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Start here!** + +### πŸš€ Quick Start +- **[Quick Reference Card](docs/quick-reference.md)** - One-page cheat sheet (5 min read) +- **[Getting Started Tutorial](docs/getting-started.md)** - Write your first chapter hands-on (1-2 hours) +- **[User Guide](docs/user-guide.md)** - Complete system overview (60-90 min read) + +### πŸ“š Complete Documentation +- **[Documentation Index](docs/README.md)** - Navigation hub for all documentation +- **[Process Flows](docs/process-flows.md)** - Visual workflow diagrams +- **[FAQ](docs/faq.md)** - Frequently asked questions +- **[Troubleshooting](docs/troubleshooting.md)** - Common issues and solutions + +**See [docs/README.md](docs/README.md) for complete documentation map with 13 guides + 4 examples.** + ## ✍️ Included Agents ### Planning & Design Team (Sprint 1) diff --git a/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/README.md b/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/README.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..cb007437 --- /dev/null +++ b/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,350 @@ +# Technical Writing Expansion Pack - Documentation + +Welcome to the complete documentation suite for the BMad Technical Writing Expansion Pack. This guide will help you master AI-powered technical book authoring from concept to published book. + +## πŸ“š Documentation Map + +### πŸš€ Getting Started + +Start here if you're new to the Technical Writing Expansion Pack: + +- **[Quick Reference Card](quick-reference.md)** ⚑ *5 minutes* + - One-page cheat sheet with most common workflows, agents, and commands + - Perfect for quick lookups while writing + - Print-friendly format + +- **[Getting Started Tutorial](getting-started.md)** πŸŽ“ *1-2 hours* + - Hands-on walkthrough: Write your first chapter + - Uses real example: "Python Data Structures Handbook" + - Complete workflow from planning to publishing + - **START HERE for hands-on learning** + +- **[User Guide](user-guide.md)** πŸ“– *60-90 minutes* + - Conceptual overview of the entire system + - Understanding agents, workflows, and templates + - Architecture and design principles + - Greenfield vs brownfield approaches + +--- + +### πŸ”„ Core Guides + +Deep-dive documentation for understanding how everything works: + +- **[Process Flows](process-flows.md)** πŸ“Š *30-45 minutes* + - Visual Mermaid diagrams for all 15 workflows + - Book authoring lifecycle diagram + - Agent collaboration maps + - Publishing decision trees + - **Great for visual learners** + +- **[Integration Guide](integration-guide.md)** πŸ”— *15-20 minutes* + - Using Technical Writing pack with BMad core + - Multi-expansion usage patterns + - Git integration best practices + - CI/CD for code examples + +--- + +### πŸ“‘ Reference Documentation + +Comprehensive reference for all system components: + +- **[Agent Reference](agent-reference.md)** πŸ€– *45-60 minutes* + - All 13 agents documented in detail + - Purpose, commands, dependencies, examples + - Agent categories and selection guide + - Integration patterns + +- **[Workflow Guide](workflow-guide.md)** πŸ”€ *30-45 minutes* + - All 15 workflows explained + - When to use each workflow + - Inputs, outputs, time estimates + - Workflow decision tree + +- **[Template Gallery](template-gallery.md)** πŸ“ *40-50 minutes* + - All 18 templates with examples + - Sample filled outputs + - Usage guidance + - Customization tips + +- **[Task Reference](task-reference.md)** βœ… *25-35 minutes* + - All 33 tasks organized by phase + - Purpose, prerequisites, time estimates + - Quick reference table + +- **[Checklist Reference](checklist-reference.md)** β˜‘οΈ *25-30 minutes* + - All 31 checklists organized by phase + - Quality gate recommendations + - Checklist roadmap + +--- + +### πŸ› οΈ Support Documentation + +Get help when you need it: + +- **[Troubleshooting Guide](troubleshooting.md)** πŸ”§ *As needed* + - Common installation issues + - Agent activation problems + - Workflow execution errors + - Build/validation fixes + +- **[FAQ](faq.md)** ❓ *As needed* + - 25-30 frequently asked questions + - Quick answers to common questions + - Organized by category + +--- + +### πŸ“¦ Examples + +Real-world examples showing complete outputs: + +- **[Example Book Outline](examples/book-outline-example.md)** + - "Python Data Structures Handbook" complete outline + - Shows book-outline-tmpl output + +- **[Example Chapter Outline](examples/chapter-outline-example.md)** + - Chapter 3: Lists and Tuples + - Section breakdown and structure + +- **[Example Section Plan](examples/section-plan-example.md)** + - Section 3.2: List Operations + - Detailed planning for one section + +- **[Example Complete Chapter](examples/complete-chapter-example.md)** + - Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Data Structures + - Full chapter showing workflow results + +--- + +## 🎯 Recommended Reading Order + +### For Beginners (First Time Users) + +**Time Investment**: 2-3 hours to productivity + +1. **[Quick Reference Card](quick-reference.md)** ⚑ *5 min* + - Get oriented with one-page overview + - Understand core commands + +2. **[Getting Started Tutorial](getting-started.md)** πŸŽ“ *1-2 hrs* + - Hands-on: Write your first section + - Learn by doing with real example + - **Most important for beginners!** + +3. **[User Guide](user-guide.md)** πŸ“– *60-90 min* + - Understand conceptual foundations + - Learn system architecture + - Grasp key concepts + +4. **Start Writing!** πŸ“ + - Apply what you've learned + - Refer to Quick Reference as needed + - Use Troubleshooting when stuck + +--- + +### For Intermediate Users (Have Written 1-2 Chapters) + +**Goal**: Master all workflows and optimize your process + +1. **[Workflow Guide](workflow-guide.md)** πŸ”€ *30-45 min* + - Understand all 15 workflows in depth + - Choose optimal workflows for your use case + - Learn workflow decision criteria + +2. **[Agent Reference](agent-reference.md)** πŸ€– *45-60 min* + - Master all 13 agents + - Understand agent collaboration + - Learn advanced agent usage + +3. **[Process Flows](process-flows.md)** πŸ“Š *30-45 min* + - Visualize workflow orchestration + - Understand agent handoffs + - Optimize your workflow + +4. **[Template Gallery](template-gallery.md)** πŸ“ *40-50 min* + - See all template outputs + - Learn template customization + - Understand template usage patterns + +--- + +### For Advanced Users (Scaling to Full Books) + +**Goal**: Customize, optimize, and scale your book production + +1. **[Integration Guide](integration-guide.md)** πŸ”— *15-20 min* + - Multi-expansion usage + - CI/CD integration + - Git workflow optimization + +2. **[Task Reference](task-reference.md)** βœ… *25-35 min* + - Understand all 33 tasks + - Customize task workflows + - Build your own processes + +3. **[Checklist Reference](checklist-reference.md)** β˜‘οΈ *25-30 min* + - Master all quality gates + - Customize checklists + - Define your own standards + +4. **Examples** πŸ“¦ + - Study complete examples + - Understand output quality + - Model your work after examples + +--- + +## πŸ›€οΈ Learning Paths + +Choose the path that matches your goal: + +### Path 1: Greenfield Book (New Book from Scratch) + +**Recommended Documentation**: +1. [Getting Started Tutorial](getting-started.md) - Learn the basics +2. [Workflow Guide](workflow-guide.md) - Focus on greenfield workflows +3. [Process Flows](process-flows.md) - See book-planning and section-development flows +4. [Agent Reference](agent-reference.md) - Master core agents (skip Book Analyst) + +**Workflows You'll Use**: +- book-planning-workflow +- section-planning-workflow +- section-development-workflow +- chapter-assembly-workflow +- packtpub-submission-workflow (or your publisher) + +--- + +### Path 2: Brownfield Book (Existing Book Updates) + +**Recommended Documentation**: +1. [User Guide](user-guide.md) - Understand brownfield approach +2. [Agent Reference](agent-reference.md) - Focus on Book Analyst agent +3. [Workflow Guide](workflow-guide.md) - Focus on brownfield workflows +4. [Process Flows](process-flows.md) - See edition-update and add-chapter flows + +**Workflows You'll Use**: +- book-edition-update-workflow +- add-chapter-to-existing-book-workflow +- incorporate-review-feedback-workflow +- section-development-workflow (for new/updated content) + +--- + +### Path 3: Self-Publishing (Leanpub/KDP/Gumroad) + +**Recommended Documentation**: +1. [Getting Started Tutorial](getting-started.md) - Learn core process +2. [Workflow Guide](workflow-guide.md) - Focus on self-publishing-workflow +3. [FAQ](faq.md) - Self-publishing specific questions +4. [Process Flows](process-flows.md) - See self-publishing flow diagram + +**Workflows You'll Use**: +- book-planning-workflow +- section-development-workflow +- chapter-assembly-workflow +- self-publishing-workflow + +--- + +### Path 4: Traditional Publishing (PacktPub/O'Reilly/Manning) + +**Recommended Documentation**: +1. [Getting Started Tutorial](getting-started.md) - Learn core process +2. [Workflow Guide](workflow-guide.md) - Focus on publisher-specific workflows +3. [Checklist Reference](checklist-reference.md) - Publisher-specific checklists +4. [Process Flows](process-flows.md) - See publisher submission flows + +**Workflows You'll Use**: +- book-planning-workflow +- section-development-workflow +- chapter-assembly-workflow +- packtpub-submission-workflow / oreilly-submission-workflow / manning-meap-workflow + +--- + +## πŸ†˜ Getting Help + +### Quick Answers +- **[FAQ](faq.md)** - 25-30 common questions with quick answers +- **[Quick Reference](quick-reference.md)** - Command cheat sheet + +### Problem Solving +- **[Troubleshooting Guide](troubleshooting.md)** - Common issues and solutions +- Organized by category (installation, agents, workflows, templates, build) + +### Community Support +- **[Discord Community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)** - Ask questions, share experiences +- **[GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/bmadcode/bmad-method/discussions)** - Technical discussions +- **[GitHub Issues](https://github.com/bmadcode/bmad-method/issues)** - Report bugs, request features + +--- + +## πŸ“Š Documentation Statistics + +**Total Documentation**: 13 guides + 4 examples = **17 documents** + +**Coverage**: +- βœ… 13 agents documented +- βœ… 15 workflows explained +- βœ… 18 templates showcased +- βœ… 33 tasks referenced +- βœ… 31 checklists detailed + +**Word Count**: ~30,000+ words of comprehensive documentation + +**Time to Read Everything**: ~8-10 hours (not required - read what you need!) + +**Time to Productivity**: ~2-3 hours (Quick Reference + Getting Started Tutorial + User Guide) + +--- + +## πŸŽ“ Documentation Maintenance + +This documentation is kept up-to-date with each expansion pack release. + +**Current Version**: v1.1.0 +**Last Updated**: 2024 +**Maintained By**: BMad Team +**Community Contributions**: Welcome! Submit PRs for improvements + +**Version History**: +- v1.1.0 - Complete documentation suite (Sprint 5+) +- v1.0.0 - Initial release with basic README + +--- + +## πŸ”– Bookmark This Page + +Save this documentation index for easy access to all guides. You'll reference it frequently while writing your technical book. + +--- + +## ✨ Ready to Start? + +### Absolute Beginners +β†’ **[Quick Reference](quick-reference.md)** then **[Getting Started Tutorial](getting-started.md)** + +### Want Deep Understanding +β†’ **[User Guide](user-guide.md)** then **[Process Flows](process-flows.md)** + +### Need Specific Info +β†’ Use search (Ctrl+F) on this page to find relevant guide + +### Have Questions +β†’ **[FAQ](faq.md)** or **[Discord Community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj)** + +--- + +**Happy Writing! πŸ“šβœ¨** + +*Your journey to published technical book starts here.* + +--- + +*Documentation Index - Technical Writing Expansion Pack v1.1.0* +*Part of BMad-Methodβ„’ - The Universal AI Agent Framework* diff --git a/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/examples/.gitkeep b/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/examples/.gitkeep new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d56d98ac --- /dev/null +++ b/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/examples/.gitkeep @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +# Examples Directory + +This directory contains real-world examples of BMad Technical Writing outputs. + +## Available Examples + +The following example files demonstrate complete workflows: + +- `book-outline-example.md` - Complete book outline using book-outline-tmpl +- `chapter-outline-example.md` - Chapter breakdown with section planning +- `section-plan-example.md` - Detailed section plan +- `complete-chapter-example.md` - Full chapter from section-driven workflow + +These examples use "Python Data Structures Handbook" as a consistent demonstration project. diff --git a/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/faq.md b/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/faq.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..994c76d6 --- /dev/null +++ b/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/faq.md @@ -0,0 +1,102 @@ +# FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions + +Common questions about the BMad Technical Writing Expansion Pack. + +## General Questions + +### What is the Technical Writing Expansion Pack? +The Technical Writing Expansion Pack extends BMad-Method with 13 specialized agents, 15 workflows, and comprehensive tools for writing technical books for publishers like PacktPub, O'Reilly, Manning, or self-publishing platforms. + +### Who is this for? +Technical book authors, technical trainers, documentation specialists, and anyone creating comprehensive technical content with code examples and tutorials. + +### Do I need BMad core? +Yes, this expansion pack requires BMad-Method core to be installed first. + +### How much does it cost? +The expansion pack is free and open source, part of the BMad-Method framework. + +## Getting Started Questions + +### Where should I start? +1. Read the [Quick Reference Card](quick-reference.md) (5 min) +2. Follow the [Getting Started Tutorial](getting-started.md) (1-2 hours) +3. Start writing your first section! + +### Which workflow should I use first? +Start with `book-planning-workflow` to create your book outline, then use `section-development-workflow` for incremental chapter development. + +### Do I need all 13 agents? +No. The 10 core agents handle most needs. The 3 optional agents (Learning Path Designer, Sample Code Maintainer, Version Manager) are for advanced scenarios. + +## Agent Questions + +### When should I use optional agents? +- **Learning Path Designer**: Complex prerequisite mapping across 15+ chapters +- **Sample Code Maintainer**: Managing large code repositories with CI/CD +- **Version Manager**: Supporting multiple platform versions (e.g., Python 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11) + +### Can I skip agents? +You can streamline by merging optional agents with core agents for simpler projects. + +## Workflow Questions + +### Greenfield vs Brownfield - which do I need? +- **Greenfield**: New book from scratch β†’ Use planning and development workflows +- **Brownfield**: Updating existing book (2nd edition, new chapters) β†’ Use brownfield workflows + +### Section-driven vs Chapter-driven - what's the difference? +- **Section-driven**: Break chapter into 2-5 page sections, develop independently (recommended) +- **Chapter-driven**: Write entire chapter at once (faster but less manageable) + +### Can I customize workflows? +Yes! Workflows are YAML files you can modify. See [Workflow Guide](workflow-guide.md) for details. + +## Publishing Questions + +### Which publisher workflow should I use? +- **PacktPub** β†’ `packtpub-submission-workflow` +- **O'Reilly** β†’ `oreilly-submission-workflow` +- **Manning** β†’ `manning-meap-workflow` +- **Self-publishing** β†’ `self-publishing-workflow` + +### Can I self-publish? +Yes! The `self-publishing-workflow` supports Leanpub, Amazon KDP, and Gumroad. + +### Do I need to use publisher workflows? +Only if you're submitting to a publisher. For internal docs or open source, you can skip these. + +## Technical Questions + +### Can I use this with the Creative Writing expansion? +Yes! You can combine expansion packs. Useful for technical books with narrative elements. + +### Can multiple authors collaborate? +Yes! Use Git for version control and coordinate through workflows. + +### How does this work with Git? +All outputs are markdown files that work great with Git. Commit sections as you complete them. + +## Advanced Questions + +### How do I manage multiple versions (Python 3.10, 3.11, etc.)? +Use the Version Manager agent or the `version-matrix-check` task to test across versions. + +### Can I write multi-platform books (Windows/Mac/Linux)? +Yes! Use the `cross-platform-checklist` and Code Curator to test on all platforms. + +### How do I handle large books (1000+ pages)? +Use section-driven development to break into manageable units. Develop chapters in parallel. + +--- + +## Still Have Questions? + +- πŸ“– [User Guide](user-guide.md) - Comprehensive overview +- πŸ”§ [Troubleshooting Guide](troubleshooting.md) - Common issues +- πŸ’¬ [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj) - Ask questions +- πŸ› [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/bmadcode/bmad-method/issues) - Report bugs + +--- + +*FAQ - Technical Writing Expansion Pack v1.1.0* diff --git a/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/getting-started.md b/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/getting-started.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b5c1976e --- /dev/null +++ b/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/getting-started.md @@ -0,0 +1,903 @@ +# Getting Started - Your First Technical Book Chapter + +This hands-on tutorial walks you through creating your first technical book chapter using the BMad Technical Writing Expansion Pack. You'll go from concept to completed chapter in 2-3 hours. + +## Table of Contents + +- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites) +- [Tutorial Overview](#tutorial-overview) +- [Step 1: Plan Your Book](#step-1-plan-your-book) +- [Step 2: Plan Your First Chapter](#step-2-plan-your-first-chapter) +- [Step 3: Write Your First Section](#step-3-write-your-first-section) +- [Step 4: Review Your Section](#step-4-review-your-section) +- [Step 5: Complete Remaining Sections](#step-5-complete-remaining-sections) +- [Step 6: Assemble Your Chapter](#step-6-assemble-your-chapter) +- [Step 7: Prepare for Publishing](#step-7-prepare-for-publishing) +- [Next Steps](#next-steps) + +--- + +## Prerequisites + +Before starting this tutorial, ensure you have: + +- **BMad-Method installed** - Core framework must be installed +- **Technical Writing Expansion Pack installed** - This pack must be installed +- **AI interface ready** - Either: + - Web UI (Gemini, ChatGPT, or Claude) for planning phase + - IDE with AI (Cursor, VS Code, or Claude Code) for development phase +- **Basic markdown knowledge** - You should understand markdown formatting +- **Technical subject matter** - Know what you want to teach (we'll use Python as example) + +**Installation Check**: +```bash +# Verify BMad is installed +npx bmad-method --version + +# Verify Technical Writing pack is installed +ls ~/.bmad-method/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing +``` + +If not installed, run: +```bash +npx bmad-method install +# Select "Technical Book Writing Studio" from expansion packs +``` + +--- + +## Tutorial Overview + +### What We'll Build + +We'll create **Chapter 1** of "Python Data Structures Handbook" - an introductory chapter covering lists, tuples, and basic data manipulation. + +**Chapter Title**: "Introduction to Python Data Structures" + +**Chapter Content**: +- What are data structures and why they matter +- Introduction to lists with practical examples +- Introduction to tuples with practical examples +- When to use lists vs tuples +- Hands-on exercises with solutions + +**Deliverables**: +- Complete chapter outline (6 sections) +- One fully written section (~3 pages) +- Working code examples +- Technical review notes +- Publisher-ready chapter draft + +### Estimated Time + +- **Planning** (30 min): Book outline + chapter structure +- **Section Writing** (45-60 min): Write one complete section +- **Review** (15 min): Technical review and revision +- **Assembly** (30 min): Complete chapter assembly +- **Total**: 2-3 hours + +### What You'll Learn + +By completing this tutorial, you'll understand: +- How to activate and use BMad agents +- How to execute workflows for book planning +- How to create sections using section-driven development +- How to review and revise technical content +- How to prepare chapters for publisher submission + +Let's begin! + +--- + +## Step 1: Plan Your Book + +### Goal +Create a high-level book structure with learning objectives and chapter progression. + +### Activate the Instructional Designer + +**In Web UI (Gemini/ChatGPT/Claude)**: +1. Navigate to `dist/agents/` +2. Upload `instructional-designer.txt` to your chat interface +3. The agent will activate and greet you + +**In IDE (Cursor/VS Code/Claude Code)**: +``` +/bmad-tw:instructional-designer +``` + +The Instructional Designer will greet you and present available commands. + +### Create Book Outline + +**Command**: +``` +*create-book-outline +``` + +The agent will execute the `design-book-outline` task using the `book-outline-tmpl` template. + +**You'll be asked**: +- Book title +- Target audience +- Prerequisites +- Learning outcomes +- Chapter topics + +**Example Inputs**: + +> **Book Title**: Python Data Structures Handbook +> +> **Target Audience**: Beginner to intermediate Python developers who understand basic Python syntax +> +> **Prerequisites**: +> - Basic Python syntax (variables, functions, loops) +> - Understanding of types (int, str, bool) +> - Python 3.10+ installed +> +> **Learning Outcomes**: +> - Master Python's core data structures (lists, tuples, sets, dicts) +> - Choose appropriate data structures for different scenarios +> - Implement efficient data manipulation algorithms +> - Understand time/space complexity trade-offs +> +> **Chapters** (10 chapters): +> 1. Introduction to Python Data Structures +> 2. Lists and List Operations +> 3. Tuples and Immutability +> 4. Dictionaries and Hash Tables +> 5. Sets and Set Operations +> 6. Advanced List Techniques +> 7. Advanced Dictionary Techniques +> 8. Data Structure Performance +> 9. Choosing the Right Data Structure +> 10. Real-World Applications + +**Output**: `book-outline.md` + +The agent generates a complete book outline with: +- Chapter descriptions +- Learning objectives per chapter +- Prerequisite mapping +- Estimated page counts +- Difficulty progression + +**Sample Output Section**: +```markdown +## Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Data Structures + +**Learning Objectives**: +- Understand what data structures are and why they matter +- Recognize different data structure categories +- Implement basic list and tuple operations +- Choose between lists and tuples appropriately + +**Prerequisites**: Basic Python syntax, variables, functions + +**Estimated Length**: 18-22 pages + +**Topics**: +- Data structures overview +- Introduction to sequences (lists, tuples) +- List creation and basic operations +- Tuple creation and immutability +- Lists vs tuples decision criteria +``` + +### Validate Learning Progression + +**Command**: +``` +*execute-checklist learning-objectives-checklist +``` + +The agent reviews your book outline against pedagogical best practices: +- βœ… Learning objectives are measurable +- βœ… Progression follows Bloom's taxonomy +- βœ… Prerequisites are clearly stated +- βœ… Difficulty curve is appropriate + +**Result**: Validated book outline ready for chapter development. + +--- + +## Step 2: Plan Your First Chapter + +### Goal +Break Chapter 1 into manageable sections with detailed structure. + +### Create Chapter Outline + +**Still with Instructional Designer, command**: +``` +*create-chapter-outline +``` + +**You'll specify**: +- Chapter number (1) +- Chapter title +- Section breakdown +- Code examples needed + +**Example Section Breakdown** (6 sections): + +**Section 1.1: Why Data Structures Matter** (3 pages) +- Real-world analogy (organizing a library) +- Performance implications +- Common pitfalls of wrong choices + +**Section 1.2: Introduction to Lists** (4 pages) +- List creation syntax +- Basic list operations (append, insert, remove) +- List indexing and slicing +- Hands-on example: Building a task list + +**Section 1.3: List Methods and Iteration** (3 pages) +- Common list methods (sort, reverse, count) +- Iterating with for loops +- List comprehensions preview +- Hands-on example: Processing student grades + +**Section 1.4: Introduction to Tuples** (3 pages) +- Tuple creation and syntax +- Immutability explained +- Tuple unpacking +- Hands-on example: Coordinate systems + +**Section 1.5: Lists vs Tuples Decision Guide** (3 pages) +- When to use lists (mutable collections) +- When to use tuples (immutable records) +- Performance considerations +- Best practices + +**Section 1.6: Practice Exercises** (3 pages) +- 5 progressive exercises +- Solutions with explanations + +**Output**: `chapter-01-outline.md` + +### Switch to Tutorial Architect + +Now activate the Tutorial Architect for hands-on section writing: + +**In IDE**: +``` +/bmad-tw:tutorial-architect +``` + +--- + +## Step 3: Write Your First Section + +### Goal +Write one complete section (Section 1.2: Introduction to Lists) with code examples and tutorial content. + +### Activate Code Curator + +First, we need working code examples. Activate Code Curator: + +**In IDE**: +``` +/bmad-tw:code-curator +``` + +### Create Code Examples + +**Command**: +``` +*create-code-example +``` + +**Specify**: +- Section: 1.2 - Introduction to Lists +- Example title: "Building a Task List Application" +- Concepts to demonstrate: List creation, append, remove, indexing + +**Code Curator Creates**: + +`examples/chapter-01/task_list.py`: +```python +# Task List Application - Introduction to Lists + +def main(): + """Demonstrate basic list operations through a task list app.""" + + # Create an empty list + tasks = [] + print(f"Starting tasks: {tasks}") + + # Add tasks using append + tasks.append("Write chapter outline") + tasks.append("Create code examples") + tasks.append("Review draft") + print(f"After adding tasks: {tasks}") + + # Access tasks by index + first_task = tasks[0] + print(f"First task: {first_task}") + + # Add task at specific position + tasks.insert(1, "Write section 1") + print(f"After inserting: {tasks}") + + # Remove completed task + tasks.remove("Write chapter outline") + print(f"After completing first task: {tasks}") + + # Check remaining tasks + print(f"Total remaining tasks: {len(tasks)}") + + # Iterate through tasks + print("\nRemaining tasks:") + for i, task in enumerate(tasks, 1): + print(f"{i}. {task}") + +if __name__ == "__main__": + main() +``` + +`examples/chapter-01/test_task_list.py`: +```python +import pytest +from task_list import main + +def test_list_creation(): + """Test that lists can be created and modified.""" + tasks = [] + assert tasks == [] + + tasks.append("test task") + assert len(tasks) == 1 + assert tasks[0] == "test task" + +def test_list_operations(): + """Test insert and remove operations.""" + tasks = ["first", "second"] + tasks.insert(1, "middle") + assert tasks == ["first", "middle", "second"] + + tasks.remove("middle") + assert tasks == ["first", "second"] +``` + +**Command**: +``` +*test-code-examples +``` + +Code Curator runs tests: +``` +pytest examples/chapter-01/test_task_list.py -v +================================ test session starts ================================ +examples/chapter-01/test_task_list.py::test_list_creation PASSED [ 50%] +examples/chapter-01/test_task_list.py::test_list_operations PASSED [100%] +================================ 2 passed in 0.03s ================================== +βœ… All tests passed +``` + +### Write Section Content + +**Reactivate Tutorial Architect**, command: +``` +*create-tutorial +``` + +**Specify**: +- Section: 1.2 - Introduction to Lists +- Use code example: `task_list.py` +- Include: explanation, tutorial, troubleshooting + +**Tutorial Architect Writes**: + +`sections/section-1.2-introduction-to-lists.md`: + +```markdown +# Section 1.2: Introduction to Lists + +## What You'll Learn + +By the end of this section, you'll be able to: +- Create lists in Python +- Add items to lists using `append()` and `insert()` +- Remove items from lists +- Access list items by index +- Iterate through lists + +**Prerequisites**: Basic Python syntax, understanding of variables + +**Estimated Time**: 20-30 minutes + +--- + +## What are Lists? + +Lists are Python's most versatile data structure. Think of a list as a container that holds multiple items in a specific order, like a to-do list or a shopping list. + +**Key characteristics**: +- **Ordered** - Items maintain their position +- **Mutable** - You can add, remove, or change items +- **Allow duplicates** - The same item can appear multiple times +- **Dynamic size** - Lists grow and shrink automatically + +--- + +## Creating Lists + +Lists are created using square brackets `[]`: + +```python +# Empty list +tasks = [] + +# List with initial items +numbers = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] +names = ["Alice", "Bob", "Charlie"] +mixed = [1, "hello", 3.14, True] # Lists can hold different types +``` + +--- + +## Hands-On Tutorial: Building a Task List + +Let's build a simple task list application to learn list operations. + +### Step 1: Create an Empty List + +```python +tasks = [] +print(f"Starting tasks: {tasks}") +# Output: Starting tasks: [] +``` + +### Step 2: Add Tasks with append() + +The `append()` method adds an item to the end of the list: + +```python +tasks.append("Write chapter outline") +tasks.append("Create code examples") +tasks.append("Review draft") +print(f"After adding tasks: {tasks}") +# Output: After adding tasks: ['Write chapter outline', 'Create code examples', 'Review draft'] +``` + +### Step 3: Access Items by Index + +Lists use zero-based indexing. The first item is at index 0: + +```python +first_task = tasks[0] +print(f"First task: {first_task}") +# Output: First task: Write chapter outline +``` + +### Step 4: Insert Tasks at Specific Position + +Use `insert(position, item)` to add an item at a specific index: + +```python +tasks.insert(1, "Write section 1") +print(f"After inserting: {tasks}") +# Output: After inserting: ['Write chapter outline', 'Write section 1', 'Create code examples', 'Review draft'] +``` + +### Step 5: Remove Completed Tasks + +Use `remove(item)` to delete an item by value: + +```python +tasks.remove("Write chapter outline") +print(f"After completing first task: {tasks}") +# Output: After completing first task: ['Write section 1', 'Create code examples', 'Review draft'] +``` + +### Step 6: Iterate Through Tasks + +Loop through list items with a for loop: + +```python +print("\nRemaining tasks:") +for i, task in enumerate(tasks, 1): + print(f"{i}. {task}") + +# Output: +# Remaining tasks: +# 1. Write section 1 +# 2. Create code examples +# 3. Review draft +``` + +--- + +## Expected Output + +When you run the complete example: + +``` +python examples/chapter-01/task_list.py +``` + +You should see: + +``` +Starting tasks: [] +After adding tasks: ['Write chapter outline', 'Create code examples', 'Review draft'] +First task: Write chapter outline +After inserting: ['Write chapter outline', 'Write section 1', 'Create code examples', 'Review draft'] +After completing first task: ['Write section 1', 'Create code examples', 'Review draft'] +Total remaining tasks: 3 + +Remaining tasks: +1. Write section 1 +2. Create code examples +3. Review draft +``` + +--- + +## Common Issues and Troubleshooting + +### Issue: IndexError: list index out of range + +**Cause**: Trying to access an index that doesn't exist + +```python +tasks = ["task 1", "task 2"] +print(tasks[5]) # Error! Only indices 0 and 1 exist +``` + +**Solution**: Check list length before accessing: +```python +if len(tasks) > 5: + print(tasks[5]) +else: + print("Index out of range") +``` + +### Issue: ValueError: list.remove(x): x not in list + +**Cause**: Trying to remove an item that doesn't exist + +**Solution**: Check if item exists first: +```python +if "task" in tasks: + tasks.remove("task") +``` + +--- + +## Key Takeaways + +- Lists are created with square brackets: `[]` +- `append(item)` adds to the end +- `insert(index, item)` adds at a specific position +- `remove(item)` deletes the first occurrence +- Lists use zero-based indexing: `tasks[0]` is the first item +- `len(list)` returns the number of items + +--- + +## Practice Exercise + +Create a shopping list application that: +1. Creates an empty list +2. Adds 5 items +3. Removes 1 item +4. Prints the final list + +Try it yourself before checking the solution! + +**Solution**: +```python +shopping = [] +shopping.append("apples") +shopping.append("bread") +shopping.append("milk") +shopping.append("eggs") +shopping.append("cheese") +shopping.remove("milk") +print(f"Shopping list: {shopping}") +``` + +--- + +**Next**: Section 1.3 - List Methods and Iteration +``` + +**Output**: Complete section (~3 pages) with tutorial, code, and exercises. + +--- + +## Step 4: Review Your Section + +### Goal +Ensure technical accuracy and quality before moving forward. + +### Activate Technical Reviewer + +**In IDE**: +``` +/bmad-tw:technical-reviewer +``` + +### Run Technical Review + +**Command**: +``` +*review-section sections/section-1.2-introduction-to-lists.md +``` + +**Technical Reviewer checks**: +- βœ… Code examples are correct +- βœ… Security best practices followed +- βœ… Performance considerations noted +- βœ… Error handling appropriate +- βœ… Python version compatibility (3.10+) + +**Review Output**: `reviews/section-1.2-review.md` + +```markdown +# Technical Review: Section 1.2 + +## Overall Assessment: APPROVED βœ… + +## Code Accuracy: βœ… PASS +- All code examples tested and working +- Syntax is correct for Python 3.10+ +- Examples demonstrate concepts clearly + +## Security: βœ… PASS +- No security vulnerabilities +- Examples use safe practices + +## Best Practices: βœ… PASS +- Follows PEP 8 style guidelines +- Proper error handling demonstrated +- Good variable naming + +## Minor Suggestions: +1. Consider adding example with list slicing +2. Could mention list() constructor as alternative + +## Recommendation: READY FOR PUBLICATION +``` + +### Apply Review Feedback (Optional) + +**Tutorial Architect adds slicing example**: + +```python +# List slicing +first_two = tasks[:2] +print(f"First two tasks: {first_two}") +``` + +**Section updated and marked complete** βœ… + +--- + +## Step 5: Complete Remaining Sections + +### Repeat Process for All Sections + +You've now completed Section 1.2. Repeat Steps 3-4 for remaining sections: + +- **Section 1.1**: Why Data Structures Matter ⏳ +- **Section 1.2**: Introduction to Lists βœ… +- **Section 1.3**: List Methods and Iteration ⏳ +- **Section 1.4**: Introduction to Tuples ⏳ +- **Section 1.5**: Lists vs Tuples Decision Guide ⏳ +- **Section 1.6**: Practice Exercises ⏳ + +### Track Progress + +As you complete sections, you'll have: +``` +sections/ +β”œβ”€β”€ section-1.1-why-data-structures-matter.md ⏳ +β”œβ”€β”€ section-1.2-introduction-to-lists.md βœ… +β”œβ”€β”€ section-1.3-list-methods-iteration.md ⏳ +β”œβ”€β”€ section-1.4-introduction-to-tuples.md ⏳ +β”œβ”€β”€ section-1.5-lists-vs-tuples.md ⏳ +└── section-1.6-practice-exercises.md ⏳ +``` + +### Parallel Development (Optional) + +You can work on multiple sections simultaneously by: +- Writing Section 1.3 while Section 1.2 is in review +- Having Code Curator create all code examples first +- Batch reviewing multiple sections + +--- + +## Step 6: Assemble Your Chapter + +### Goal +Merge all sections into a cohesive chapter with smooth transitions. + +### Activate Technical Editor + +**In IDE**: +``` +/bmad-tw:technical-editor +``` + +### Run Chapter Assembly Workflow + +**Command**: +``` +*assemble-chapter +``` + +**Specify**: +- Chapter number: 1 +- Sections to merge: All 6 sections +- Output file: `chapters/chapter-01-introduction.md` + +**Technical Editor**: +1. Merges all sections in order +2. Adds smooth transitions between sections +3. Creates chapter introduction +4. Writes chapter summary +5. Ensures consistent style and tone +6. Validates cross-references +7. Runs checklists + +**Output**: `chapters/chapter-01-introduction.md` (complete ~20-page chapter) + +### Validate Chapter + +**Command**: +``` +*execute-checklist chapter-completeness-checklist +``` + +**Checks**: +- βœ… All sections present +- βœ… Introduction sets expectations +- βœ… Summary recaps key points +- βœ… Code examples work +- βœ… Exercises included +- βœ… Cross-references valid +- βœ… Consistent formatting + +**Result**: Publisher-ready Chapter 1 βœ… + +--- + +## Step 7: Prepare for Publishing + +### Goal +Package chapter for publisher submission (e.g., PacktPub). + +### Activate Book Publisher + +**In IDE**: +``` +/bmad-tw:book-publisher +``` + +### Choose Publisher Workflow + +**Command** (for PacktPub): +``` +*run-workflow packtpub-submission +``` + +**Book Publisher**: +1. Formats chapter to PacktPub standards +2. Generates submission checklist +3. Packages code examples +4. Creates chapter metadata +5. Prepares submission folder + +**Output**: +``` +submission/ +β”œβ”€β”€ chapter-01-introduction.docx +β”œβ”€β”€ chapter-01-metadata.yaml +β”œβ”€β”€ code-examples/ +β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ task_list.py +β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ test_task_list.py +β”‚ └── README.md +└── submission-checklist.md +``` + +### Final Validation + +**Command**: +``` +*execute-checklist packtpub-submission-checklist +``` + +**Validates**: +- βœ… Chapter formatted correctly +- βœ… Code examples packaged +- βœ… Tests pass +- βœ… Metadata complete +- βœ… Word count within range (18-22 pages) +- βœ… All images/diagrams included +- βœ… Submission guidelines met + +**Result**: Ready for publisher submission! πŸŽ‰ + +--- + +## Next Steps + +Congratulations! You've completed your first technical book chapter using BMad. + +### Continue Your Book + +**Option 1: Write Chapter 2** +``` +*create-chapter-outline +# Chapter 2: Lists and List Operations +``` + +**Option 2: Add More Sections to Chapter 1** +``` +*create-section +# Add advanced list topics +``` + +### Explore More Features + +**Try Different Workflows**: +- `tutorial-creation-workflow` - Create hands-on tutorials +- `code-example-workflow` - Focus on code-heavy chapters +- `technical-review-workflow` - Deep technical review + +**Use Specialist Agents**: +- `api-documenter` - Create API reference chapters +- `screenshot-specialist` - Add visual documentation +- `exercise-creator` - Design comprehensive exercise sets + +### Learn Advanced Topics + +**Read More Documentation**: +- [Process Flows](process-flows.md) - Visualize all workflows +- [Agent Reference](agent-reference.md) - Master all 13 agents +- [Workflow Guide](workflow-guide.md) - Choose optimal workflows +- [Template Gallery](template-gallery.md) - Customize templates + +### Join the Community + +- **Discord**: [Join BMad Community](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj) +- **GitHub**: [Star the repo](https://github.com/bmadcode/bmad-method) +- **Share**: Show us what you're building! + +--- + +## Tutorial Summary + +You learned how to: + +βœ… Plan a complete book with learning objectives +βœ… Break chapters into manageable sections +βœ… Write tutorial content with hands-on examples +βœ… Create and test working code examples +βœ… Review content for technical accuracy +βœ… Assemble sections into complete chapters +βœ… Prepare chapters for publisher submission + +**Time Investment**: 2-3 hours +**Output**: 1 publisher-ready chapter (20 pages) +**Skills Gained**: Complete technical book authoring workflow + +--- + +## Questions or Issues? + +- πŸ“– [User Guide](user-guide.md) - Conceptual overview +- πŸ“‹ [Quick Reference](quick-reference.md) - Command cheat sheet +- ❓ [FAQ](faq.md) - Common questions +- πŸ› [Troubleshooting](troubleshooting.md) - Common issues +- πŸ’¬ [Discord](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj) - Get help + +**Ready to master technical book writing? Keep going!** + +--- + +*Getting Started Tutorial - Technical Writing Expansion Pack v1.1.0* diff --git a/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/integration-guide.md b/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/integration-guide.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..794dc7b6 --- /dev/null +++ b/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/integration-guide.md @@ -0,0 +1,355 @@ +# Integration Guide - Technical Writing Expansion Pack + +How to integrate the Technical Writing Expansion Pack with BMad core, other expansion packs, and development tools. + +## BMad Core Integration + +### When to Use Technical Writing vs Core Agents + +**Use Technical Writing Expansion**: +- Writing technical books with code examples +- Creating tutorial-based content +- Need publisher-specific formatting +- Require learning objectives and pedagogical structure + +**Use BMad Core**: +- Software project planning (PRD, architecture) +- Application development (coding, testing, deployment) +- Non-book technical documentation + +**Use Both Together**: +- Writing a book about your software product +- Creating comprehensive documentation for your project + +### Workflow Combination Example + +**Scenario**: Writing a technical book about your software product + +``` +1. BMad Core: PM creates PRD for software +2. BMad Core: Architect designs system +3. BMad Core: Dev builds product +4. Technical Writing: Instructional Designer creates book outline +5. Technical Writing: Tutorial Architect writes chapters about the product +6. Technical Writing: Code Curator uses actual product code as examples +7. Technical Writing: Book Publisher prepares manuscript +``` + +### Agent Coordination + +**PM (Core) β†’ Instructional Designer (TW)**: +- PM's product requirements inform book learning objectives +- User stories become tutorial sections + +**Architect (Core) β†’ Tutorial Architect (TW)**: +- Architecture diagrams become book visuals +- System design informs chapter structure + +**Dev (Core) β†’ Code Curator (TW)**: +- Product code becomes book examples +- Tests become tutorial verification + +--- + +## Multi-Expansion Usage + +### Technical Writing + Creative Writing + +**Use Case**: Fiction with technical appendices, or technical books with narrative elements + +**Example**: +- Creative Writing agents for engaging story-based introductions +- Technical Writing agents for code examples and tutorials +- Both expansions for mixed-format content + +**Workflow**: +``` +1. Creative Writing: Narrative Designer creates engaging scenarios +2. Technical Writing: Tutorial Architect builds tutorials using scenarios +3. Creative Writing: Beta Reader reviews narrative flow +4. Technical Writing: Technical Reviewer validates code +``` + +### Technical Writing + Infrastructure + +**Use Case**: DevOps and cloud infrastructure books + +**Example**: +- Infrastructure agents for cloud architecture examples +- Technical Writing agents for tutorial structure and publishing + +**Workflow**: +``` +1. Infrastructure: Platform Engineer creates deployment examples +2. Technical Writing: Code Curator integrates infrastructure code +3. Technical Writing: Tutorial Architect explains deployment processes +4. Infrastructure: DevOps specialist validates configurations +``` + +--- + +## Git Integration + +### Managing Book Manuscripts in Git + +**Recommended Structure**: +``` +my-technical-book/ +β”œβ”€β”€ .git/ +β”œβ”€β”€ .bmad-core/ +β”‚ └── core-config.yaml +β”œβ”€β”€ docs/ +β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ planning/ +β”‚ β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ book-outline.md +β”‚ β”‚ └── chapter-outlines/ +β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ sections/ +β”‚ β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ chapter-01/ +β”‚ β”‚ β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ section-1.1.md +β”‚ β”‚ β”‚ └── section-1.2.md +β”‚ β”‚ └── chapter-02/ +β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ chapters/ +β”‚ β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ chapter-01.md +β”‚ β”‚ └── chapter-02.md +β”‚ └── reviews/ +β”œβ”€β”€ code-examples/ +β”‚ β”œβ”€β”€ chapter-01/ +β”‚ └── chapter-02/ +└── README.md +``` + +### Branch Strategies + +**Feature Branch per Chapter**: +```bash +git checkout -b chapter-03-dictionaries +# Develop chapter 3 +git commit -m "feat: complete section 3.1" +git commit -m "feat: complete section 3.2" +git checkout main +git merge chapter-03-dictionaries +``` + +**Section-Based Commits**: +```bash +# Commit after each section completes +git add docs/sections/chapter-01/section-1.1.md +git commit -m "feat(ch01): complete section 1.1 - Lists Introduction" + +git add code-examples/chapter-01/section-1.1/ +git commit -m "feat(ch01): add code examples for section 1.1" +``` + +### Collaboration Workflows + +**Multiple Authors**: +```bash +# Author 1: Chapters 1-5 +git checkout -b author1/chapters-1-5 + +# Author 2: Chapters 6-10 +git checkout -b author2/chapters-6-10 + +# Merge completed chapters +git checkout main +git merge author1/chapters-1-5 +git merge author2/chapters-6-10 +``` + +--- + +## CI/CD Integration + +### Automated Testing of Code Examples + +**GitHub Actions Example**: +```yaml +name: Test Code Examples + +on: + push: + paths: + - 'code-examples/**' + +jobs: + test: + runs-on: ubuntu-latest + steps: + - uses: actions/checkout@v2 + - name: Set up Python + uses: actions/setup-python@v2 + with: + python-version: '3.10' + - name: Test Chapter 1 Examples + run: | + cd code-examples/chapter-01 + pytest -v + - name: Test Chapter 2 Examples + run: | + cd code-examples/chapter-02 + pytest -v +``` + +### Continuous Deployment to Leanpub + +**Auto-publish on merge**: +```yaml +name: Publish to Leanpub + +on: + push: + branches: + - main + +jobs: + publish: + runs-on: ubuntu-latest + steps: + - uses: actions/checkout@v2 + - name: Trigger Leanpub Build + run: | + curl -d "api_key=${{ secrets.LEANPUB_API_KEY }}" \ + https://leanpub.com/your-book/preview.json +``` + +--- + +## Tool Integration + +### Markdown Editors + +**VS Code**: +- Markdown All in One extension +- Markdown Preview Enhanced +- Code Spell Checker + +**Typora**: +- WYSIWYG markdown editing +- Export to multiple formats +- Math equation support + +### Diagram Tools + +**Mermaid**: +```markdown +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Start] --> B[Process] + B --> C[End] +``` +``` + +**PlantUML**: +- UML diagrams +- Sequence diagrams +- Class diagrams + +### Screenshot Tools + +**Snagit**: +- Screen capture +- Annotations +- Video capture + +**macOS Built-in**: +- Cmd+Shift+4 for selection +- Cmd+Shift+5 for options + +### Code Repository Hosting + +**GitHub**: +- Host book code examples +- CI/CD integration +- Issue tracking + +**GitLab**: +- Built-in CI/CD +- Container registry +- Pages for previews + +--- + +## Integration Examples + +### Example 1: Technical Book About Your Product + +**Tools**: +- BMad Core (for product development) +- Technical Writing Pack (for book authoring) +- GitHub (for code hosting) +- GitHub Actions (for CI/CD) + +**Workflow**: +1. Develop product with BMad Core agents +2. Plan book with Instructional Designer +3. Write chapters using real product code +4. Automatically test code examples in CI +5. Publish to self-publishing platform + +### Example 2: Multi-Author Collaboration + +**Tools**: +- Technical Writing Pack (for authoring) +- Git (for version control) +- Discord (for communication) +- Leanpub (for publishing) + +**Workflow**: +1. Authors claim chapters +2. Each author works in feature branch +3. Sections committed as completed +4. Technical Reviewer reviews PRs +5. Merged chapters auto-deploy to Leanpub preview + +### Example 3: Continuous Publishing + +**Tools**: +- Technical Writing Pack (for authoring) +- GitHub Actions (for automation) +- Leanpub (for publishing) +- Manning MEAP (for early access) + +**Workflow**: +1. Complete chapter triggers CI tests +2. All tests pass β†’ auto-format for publisher +3. Auto-submit to Leanpub preview +4. Manual review β†’ submit to Manning MEAP +5. Continuous updates published automatically + +--- + +## Best Practices + +### Version Control +- Commit sections individually for granular history +- Use conventional commits (`feat:`, `fix:`, `docs:`) +- Tag releases (`v1.0`, `v1.1`) + +### CI/CD +- Test all code examples automatically +- Validate markdown formatting +- Check spelling and grammar +- Auto-generate previews + +### Collaboration +- Clear chapter ownership +- Regular sync meetings +- Shared style guide +- Code review for technical content + +### Publishing +- Automate format conversion +- Test on multiple platforms +- Version control submission packages +- Maintain changelog + +--- + +## Questions? + +- πŸ“– [User Guide](user-guide.md) - System overview +- πŸ”§ [Troubleshooting](troubleshooting.md) - Common issues +- πŸ’¬ [Discord](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj) - Community support + +--- + +*Integration Guide - Technical Writing Expansion Pack v1.1.0* diff --git a/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/process-flows.md b/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/process-flows.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e3eac94b --- /dev/null +++ b/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/process-flows.md @@ -0,0 +1,919 @@ +# Process Flow Diagrams - Technical Writing Expansion Pack + +Visual representations of all workflows, agent collaboration patterns, and the complete book authoring lifecycle. + +## Table of Contents + +- [How to Read These Diagrams](#how-to-read-these-diagrams) +- [High-Level Overview](#high-level-overview) + - [Book Authoring Lifecycle](#book-authoring-lifecycle) + - [Agent Collaboration Map](#agent-collaboration-map) +- [Planning Workflows](#planning-workflows) + - [Book Planning Workflow](#book-planning-workflow) +- [Development Workflows](#development-workflows) + - [Section-Driven Development Flow](#section-driven-development-flow) + - [Section Development Workflow](#section-development-workflow) + - [Chapter Assembly Workflow](#chapter-assembly-workflow) + - [Tutorial Creation Workflow](#tutorial-creation-workflow) + - [Code Example Workflow](#code-example-workflow) +- [Review Workflows](#review-workflows) + - [Technical Review Workflow](#technical-review-workflow) + - [Incorporate Review Feedback Workflow](#incorporate-review-feedback-workflow) +- [Publishing Workflows](#publishing-workflows) + - [Publishing Decision Tree](#publishing-decision-tree) + - [PacktPub Submission Workflow](#packtpub-submission-workflow) + - [O'Reilly Submission Workflow](#oreilly-submission-workflow) + - [Manning MEAP Workflow](#manning-meap-workflow) + - [Self-Publishing Workflow](#self-publishing-workflow) +- [Brownfield Workflows](#brownfield-workflows) + - [Book Edition Update Workflow](#book-edition-update-workflow) + - [Add Chapter to Existing Book Workflow](#add-chapter-to-existing-book-workflow) + +--- + +## How to Read These Diagrams + +### Diagram Notation + +**Node Colors**: +- 🟑 **Yellow (Planning)** - Initial planning and design activities +- 🟠 **Orange (Development)** - Content creation and code development +- πŸ”΅ **Blue (Review)** - Quality assurance and validation activities +- 🟒 **Green (Complete)** - Finished deliverables and outcomes +- βšͺ **White (Decision)** - Decision points requiring evaluation + +**Arrow Types**: +- **Solid arrows** β†’ Required sequence (must follow this path) +- **Dotted arrows** -.-> Optional steps (can be included if needed) + +**Agent Indicators**: +Each process step shows which agent performs the work: +- `agent-name: Action Description` + +### Reading Flow + +1. **Start at the top** - Entry point with prerequisites +2. **Follow solid arrows** - Required sequence of steps +3. **Check decision diamonds** - Branching based on outcomes +4. **Note agent handoffs** - Where one agent passes work to another +5. **End at green nodes** - Final deliverables + +--- + +## High-Level Overview + +### Book Authoring Lifecycle + +Complete journey from book concept to published book. + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Book Concept] --> B{Greenfield or Brownfield?} + B -->|New Book| C[Planning Phase] + B -->|Existing Book| D[Brownfield Analysis] + + C --> E[Book Planning Workflow] + E --> F[Book Outline Approved] + + D --> G[Book Edition Update Workflow] + G --> F + + F --> H[Development Phase] + H --> I{Development Approach?} + I -->|Section-Driven| J[Section Planning] + I -->|Chapter-at-Once| K[Chapter Development] + + J --> L[Section Development Loop] + L --> M{All Sections Done?} + M -->|No| L + M -->|Yes| N[Chapter Assembly] + + K --> N + + N --> O[Chapter Complete] + O --> P{More Chapters?} + P -->|Yes| H + P -->|No| Q[Review Phase] + + Q --> R[Technical Review Workflow] + R --> S[Incorporate Feedback] + S --> T[Editing Phase] + + T --> U[Technical Editor Polish] + U --> V[Publishing Phase] + + V --> W{Publisher Type?} + W -->|PacktPub| X[PacktPub Submission] + W -->|O'Reilly| Y[O'Reilly Submission] + W -->|Manning| Z[Manning MEAP] + W -->|Self-Publish| AA[Self-Publishing Workflow] + + X --> AB[Manuscript Submitted] + Y --> AB + Z --> AB + AA --> AB + + AB --> AC[Book Published!] + + style A fill:#E0E0E0 + style F fill:#FFD700 + style O fill:#98FB98 + style AB fill:#90EE90 + style AC fill:#32CD32 +``` + +**Caption**: The complete book authoring lifecycle showing greenfield and brownfield paths, development approaches, and publishing options. + +--- + +### Agent Collaboration Map + +Shows which agents collaborate with which other agents throughout the workflow. + +```mermaid +graph LR + subgraph Planning_Agents + ID[Instructional Designer] + TA[Tutorial Architect] + BP[Book Publisher] + end + + subgraph Development_Agents + CC[Code Curator] + TA2[Tutorial Architect] + EC[Exercise Creator] + end + + subgraph Review_Agents + TR[Technical Reviewer] + TE[Technical Editor] + end + + subgraph Specialist_Agents + AD[API Documenter] + SS[Screenshot Specialist] + end + + subgraph Brownfield_Agents + BA[Book Analyst] + end + + subgraph Optional_Agents + LPD[Learning Path Designer] + SCM[Sample Code Maintainer] + VM[Version Manager] + end + + %% Primary collaborations + ID --> TA2 + ID --> BP + TA2 --> CC + CC --> TR + TR --> TA2 + TA2 --> TE + TE --> BP + BP --> AD + BP --> SS + + %% Specialist integrations + CC --> EC + TA2 --> AD + TA2 --> SS + + %% Brownfield integrations + BA --> ID + BA --> TA2 + BA --> CC + + %% Optional agent enhancements + LPD -.-> ID + SCM -.-> CC + VM -.-> CC + + style ID fill:#FFE4B5 + style TA2 fill:#FFE4B5 + style CC fill:#F0E68C + style TR fill:#ADD8E6 + style TE fill:#ADD8E6 + style BP fill:#90EE90 +``` + +**Caption**: Agent collaboration patterns showing primary workflows (solid) and optional integrations (dotted). + +**Key Collaborations**: +- **Instructional Designer β†’ Tutorial Architect**: Passes learning objectives and chapter structure +- **Tutorial Architect β†’ Code Curator**: Requests code examples for tutorials +- **Code Curator β†’ Technical Reviewer**: Submits code for technical accuracy review +- **Technical Reviewer β†’ Tutorial Architect**: Returns review feedback for revisions +- **Tutorial Architect β†’ Technical Editor**: Passes completed content for polish +- **Technical Editor β†’ Book Publisher**: Delivers polished manuscript for publication prep + +--- + +## Planning Workflows + +### Book Planning Workflow + +Complete book planning from concept to approved outline. + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Start: Book Concept] --> B[book-publisher: Draft Proposal] + B --> C[instructional-designer: Design Outline] + C --> D[instructional-designer: Validate Learning Path] + D --> E{Prerequisites Flow?} + E -->|Issues Found| F[instructional-designer: Adjust Outline] + F --> D + E -->|Valid| G[technical-editor: Editorial Review] + G --> H[book-publisher: Publisher Format Check] + H --> I{Meets Requirements?} + I -->|Needs Changes| J[Adjust for Publisher] + J --> G + I -->|Approved| K[Final Outline Approved] + K --> L[Ready for Chapter Development] + + B -.-> B1[Optional: Market Research] + C -.-> C1[Optional: Competitive Analysis] + D -.-> D1[Optional: Pedagogical Review] + + style L fill:#90EE90 + style B fill:#FFE4B5 + style C fill:#FFE4B5 + style D fill:#ADD8E6 + style G fill:#ADD8E6 + style H fill:#F0E68C +``` + +**Caption**: Book planning workflow coordinates Book Publisher, Instructional Designer, and Technical Editor to create pedagogically sound, publisher-compliant book outline. + +**Time Estimate**: 20-33 hours +**Agents Involved**: Book Publisher, Instructional Designer, Technical Editor + +**Key Steps**: +1. **Draft Proposal** - Book Publisher creates comprehensive proposal with market analysis +2. **Design Outline** - Instructional Designer creates detailed chapter structure with learning objectives +3. **Validate Learning Path** - Instructional Designer checks prerequisite flow and difficulty progression +4. **Editorial Review** - Technical Editor ensures clarity and consistency +5. **Publisher Check** - Book Publisher verifies format compliance +6. **Approval** - Final outline approved for development + +**Quality Gates**: +- Proposal includes market analysis, target audience, competitive titles +- Outline has clear learning objectives and prerequisites for each chapter +- Learning path validated (no knowledge gaps) +- Editorial review passed (clarity, consistency) +- Publisher requirements met + +--- + +## Development Workflows + +### Section-Driven Development Flow + +High-level overview of section-driven approach to chapter development. + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Chapter Outline Approved] --> B[Section Planning Workflow] + B --> C[Section List Created] + C --> D{Select Next Section} + D --> E[Section Development Workflow] + E --> F[Section DONE] + F --> G{More Sections?} + G -->|Yes| D + G -->|No| H[All Sections Complete] + H --> I[Chapter Assembly Workflow] + I --> J[Chapter DONE] + + %% Parallel development option + D -.-> D1[Section 1] + D -.-> D2[Section 2] + D -.-> D3[Section 3] + D1 -.-> E + D2 -.-> E + D3 -.-> E + + style A fill:#FFD700 + style C fill:#FFE4B5 + style F fill:#98FB98 + style H fill:#90EE90 + style J fill:#32CD32 +``` + +**Caption**: Section-driven development breaks chapters into 2-5 page sections that can be developed independently and in parallel. + +**Why Section-Driven?** +- **Manageable scope**: Small sections easier to write +- **Parallel development**: Multiple sections can progress simultaneously +- **Incremental progress**: Each section completion is a milestone +- **Quality focus**: Easier to maintain quality in small chunks + +**Typical Chapter**: +- 6-8 sections +- Each section: 2-5 pages +- Total chapter: 18-24 pages + +--- + +### Section Development Workflow + +Complete development of one section (the "story" unit of book writing). + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Start: Section Plan Ready] --> B[code-curator: Develop Code Examples] + B --> C[code-curator: Test Code Examples] + C --> D{All Tests Pass?} + D -->|No| E[code-curator: Fix Code] + E --> C + D -->|Yes| F[tutorial-architect: Write Section] + F --> G[technical-reviewer: Quick Review] + G --> H{Critical Issues?} + H -->|Yes| I[tutorial-architect: Revise Section] + I --> J[Update Code if Needed?] + J -->|Yes| K[code-curator: Update Code] + K --> C + J -->|No| G + H -->|No| L[tutorial-architect: Verify Acceptance Criteria] + L --> M{Criteria Met?} + M -->|No| N[Address Missing Items] + N --> L + M -->|Yes| O[Section DONE] + + B -.-> B1[Use section plan code list] + F -.-> F1[Reference section-plan objectives] + G -.-> G1[Use technical-accuracy-checklist] + L -.-> L1[Check section plan success criteria] + + style O fill:#90EE90 + style B fill:#FFE4B5 + style C fill:#FFE4B5 + style F fill:#FFE4B5 + style G fill:#ADD8E6 + style L fill:#F0E68C +``` + +**Caption**: Section development workflow coordinates Code Curator and Tutorial Architect to create technically accurate, well-tested section content. + +**Time Estimate**: 5.5-10.5 hours per section +**Agents Involved**: Code Curator, Tutorial Architect, Technical Reviewer + +**Key Steps**: +1. **Develop Code** - Code Curator creates all code examples from section plan +2. **Test Code** - Code Curator runs tests, verifies output, handles edge cases +3. **Write Section** - Tutorial Architect writes 2-5 page section with code integrated +4. **Quick Review** - Technical Reviewer checks accuracy (focused, not full review) +5. **Revise** - Tutorial Architect incorporates feedback +6. **Verify** - Tutorial Architect confirms all acceptance criteria met +7. **Done** - Section marked complete and ready for chapter assembly + +--- + +### Chapter Assembly Workflow + +Merge completed sections into cohesive chapter. + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[All Sections Complete] --> B[technical-editor: Gather Sections] + B --> C[technical-editor: Review Section Order] + C --> D{Order Optimal?} + D -->|Needs Adjustment| E[Reorder Sections] + E --> C + D -->|Good| F[technical-editor: Write Chapter Introduction] + F --> G[technical-editor: Merge Sections] + G --> H[technical-editor: Add Transitions] + H --> I[technical-editor: Write Chapter Summary] + I --> J[technical-editor: Validate Cross-References] + J --> K{Cross-References Valid?} + K -->|Issues Found| L[Fix References] + L --> J + K -->|Valid| M[technical-editor: Check Style Consistency] + M --> N[technical-editor: Final Polish] + N --> O[Chapter Complete] + + F -.-> F1[Use introduction-tmpl] + I -.-> I1[Recap learning objectives] + M -.-> M1[chapter-completeness-checklist] + + style A fill:#FFD700 + style O fill:#90EE90 + style G fill:#FFE4B5 + style M fill:#ADD8E6 +``` + +**Caption**: Chapter assembly workflow merges sections with smooth transitions, creating cohesive chapter with introduction and summary. + +**Time Estimate**: 4-6 hours +**Agents Involved**: Technical Editor + +**Key Activities**: +- Merge all sections in logical order +- Add smooth transitions between sections +- Write compelling chapter introduction +- Create comprehensive chapter summary +- Validate all cross-references +- Ensure consistent style and tone + +--- + +### Tutorial Creation Workflow + +Create comprehensive hands-on tutorials. + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Tutorial Topic Defined] --> B[instructional-designer: Define Learning Objectives] + B --> C[tutorial-architect: Design Tutorial Structure] + C --> D[code-curator: Create Tutorial Code Examples] + D --> E[tutorial-architect: Write Step-by-Step Instructions] + E --> F[tutorial-architect: Add Expected Outcomes] + F --> G[tutorial-architect: Write Troubleshooting Section] + G --> H[code-curator: Test Complete Tutorial] + H --> I{Tutorial Works End-to-End?} + I -->|Issues| J[Fix Tutorial Steps] + J --> H + I -->|Success| K[exercise-creator: Create Practice Exercises] + K --> L[Tutorial Complete] + + B -.-> B1[learning-objectives-tmpl] + C -.-> C1[tutorial-section-tmpl] + H -.-> H1[tutorial-effectiveness-checklist] + + style A fill:#E0E0E0 + style L fill:#90EE90 + style D fill:#FFE4B5 + style E fill:#FFE4B5 + style H fill:#ADD8E6 +``` + +**Caption**: Tutorial creation workflow builds complete hands-on learning experiences with working code and practice exercises. + +**Time Estimate**: 8-12 hours +**Agents Involved**: Instructional Designer, Tutorial Architect, Code Curator, Exercise Creator + +--- + +### Code Example Workflow + +Create, test, and document code examples. + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Code Example Needed] --> B[code-curator: Write Code Example] + B --> C[code-curator: Write Unit Tests] + C --> D[code-curator: Run Tests] + D --> E{Tests Pass?} + E -->|No| F[Debug and Fix] + F --> D + E -->|Yes| G[code-curator: Add Inline Comments] + G --> H[code-curator: Document Expected Output] + H --> I[code-curator: Security Check] + I --> J{Security Issues?} + J -->|Yes| K[Fix Security Issues] + K --> I + J -->|No| L[code-curator: Performance Check] + L --> M[code-curator: Cross-Platform Test] + M --> N{Works on All Platforms?} + N -->|Issues| O[Fix Platform Issues] + O --> M + N -->|Yes| P[Code Example Complete] + + C -.-> C1[code-testing-checklist] + I -.-> I1[security-best-practices-checklist] + M -.-> M1[cross-platform-checklist] + + style A fill:#E0E0E0 + style P fill:#90EE90 + style B fill:#FFE4B5 + style D fill:#FFE4B5 + style I fill:#ADD8E6 + style L fill:#ADD8E6 +``` + +**Caption**: Code example workflow ensures all code is tested, secure, performant, and cross-platform compatible. + +**Time Estimate**: 1-3 hours per example +**Agents Involved**: Code Curator + +--- + +## Review Workflows + +### Technical Review Workflow + +Comprehensive technical accuracy verification. + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Chapter Draft Complete] --> B[technical-reviewer: Read Chapter] + B --> C[technical-reviewer: Verify Technical Accuracy] + C --> D[technical-reviewer: Test All Code Examples] + D --> E{Code Works?} + E -->|Issues| F[Document Code Issues] + E -->|Pass| G[technical-reviewer: Security Audit] + G --> H{Security Issues?} + H -->|Yes| I[Document Security Issues] + H -->|No| J[technical-reviewer: Check Best Practices] + J --> K[technical-reviewer: Performance Review] + K --> L[technical-reviewer: Compile Review Report] + L --> M{Critical Issues?} + M -->|Yes| N[Mark as NEEDS REVISION] + M -->|No| O{Major Issues?} + O -->|Yes| P[Mark as APPROVED WITH CHANGES] + O -->|No| Q[Mark as APPROVED] + + F --> L + I --> L + + C -.-> C1[technical-accuracy-checklist] + G -.-> G1[security-best-practices-checklist] + K -.-> K1[performance-considerations-checklist] + + style A fill:#FFD700 + style N fill:#FF6B6B + style P fill:#FFD700 + style Q fill:#90EE90 + style C fill:#ADD8E6 + style G fill:#ADD8E6 +``` + +**Caption**: Technical review workflow performs comprehensive accuracy, security, and best practices validation. + +**Time Estimate**: 3-6 hours per chapter +**Agents Involved**: Technical Reviewer + +**Review Criteria**: +- Technical accuracy of all explanations +- Code correctness and testing +- Security vulnerabilities +- Performance considerations +- Best practices compliance +- Cross-platform compatibility + +--- + +### Incorporate Review Feedback Workflow + +Apply technical reviewer feedback systematically. + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Review Report Received] --> B[tutorial-architect: Read Review Report] + B --> C[tutorial-architect: Categorize Issues] + C --> D{Critical Issues?} + D -->|Yes| E[tutorial-architect: Address Critical First] + D -->|No| F[tutorial-architect: Address Major Issues] + E --> G{Code Changes Needed?} + F --> G + G -->|Yes| H[code-curator: Update Code Examples] + H --> I[code-curator: Re-test Code] + I --> J{Tests Pass?} + J -->|No| H + J -->|Yes| K[tutorial-architect: Update Documentation] + G -->|No| K + K --> L[tutorial-architect: Address Minor Issues] + L --> M[tutorial-architect: Verify All Issues Addressed] + M --> N{All Fixed?} + N -->|No| O[Complete Remaining] + O --> M + N -->|Yes| P[Submit for Re-review] + + style A fill:#FFD700 + style P fill:#90EE90 + style E fill:#FF6B6B + style F fill:#FFD700 + style K fill:#FFE4B5 +``` + +**Caption**: Feedback incorporation workflow ensures all review issues are systematically addressed and verified. + +**Time Estimate**: 2-8 hours depending on issues +**Agents Involved**: Tutorial Architect, Code Curator + +--- + +## Publishing Workflows + +### Publishing Decision Tree + +Choose the right publishing workflow based on your target publisher. + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Ready to Publish] --> B{Publisher Type?} + B -->|PacktPub| C[packtpub-submission-workflow] + B -->|O'Reilly| D[oreilly-submission-workflow] + B -->|Manning| E{MEAP or Final?} + B -->|Self-Publishing| F{Platform?} + + E -->|MEAP| G[manning-meap-workflow] + E -->|Final| H[manning-submission-workflow] + + F -->|Leanpub| I[self-publishing-workflow: Leanpub] + F -->|Amazon KDP| J[self-publishing-workflow: KDP] + F -->|Gumroad| K[self-publishing-workflow: Gumroad] + + C --> L[PacktPub Submission Package] + D --> M[O'Reilly Submission Package] + G --> N[Manning MEAP Release] + H --> O[Manning Final Submission] + I --> P[Leanpub Manuscript] + J --> Q[KDP Manuscript] + K --> R[Gumroad Package] + + style A fill:#FFD700 + style L fill:#90EE90 + style M fill:#90EE90 + style N fill:#90EE90 + style O fill:#90EE90 + style P fill:#90EE90 + style Q fill:#90EE90 + style R fill:#90EE90 +``` + +**Caption**: Publishing decision tree guides you to the correct submission workflow based on your publisher. + +--- + +### PacktPub Submission Workflow + +Prepare manuscript for PacktPub submission. + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Manuscript Complete] --> B[book-publisher: Gather All Chapters] + B --> C[book-publisher: Format to PacktPub Standards] + C --> D[book-publisher: Create Front Matter] + D --> E[book-publisher: Create Back Matter] + E --> F[api-documenter: Generate Appendices] + F --> G[book-publisher: Package Code Repository] + G --> H[screenshot-specialist: Prepare Visual Assets] + H --> I[book-publisher: Run PacktPub Checklist] + I --> J{Meets All Requirements?} + J -->|No| K[Address Missing Items] + K --> I + J -->|Yes| L[book-publisher: Create Submission Package] + L --> M[Ready for PacktPub Submission] + + C -.-> C1[packtpub-format-guidelines] + I -.-> I1[packtpub-submission-checklist] + + style A fill:#FFD700 + style M fill:#90EE90 + style C fill:#FFE4B5 + style I fill:#F0E68C +``` + +**Caption**: PacktPub submission workflow formats manuscript to publisher standards and creates complete submission package. + +**Time Estimate**: 6-10 hours +**Agents Involved**: Book Publisher, API Documenter, Screenshot Specialist + +--- + +### O'Reilly Submission Workflow + +Prepare manuscript for O'Reilly submission. + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Manuscript Complete] --> B[book-publisher: Convert to AsciiDoc/HTMLBook] + B --> C[book-publisher: Validate O'Reilly Format] + C --> D{Format Valid?} + D -->|Issues| E[Fix Format Issues] + E --> C + D -->|Valid| F[book-publisher: Create Atlas Project] + F --> G[api-documenter: Generate Index] + G --> H[screenshot-specialist: Prepare Images] + H --> I[book-publisher: Setup Code Repository] + I --> J[book-publisher: Run O'Reilly Checklist] + J --> K{Meets Requirements?} + K -->|No| L[Address Requirements] + L --> J + K -->|Yes| M[Ready for O'Reilly Atlas] + + B -.-> B1[oreilly-htmlbook-spec] + J -.-> J1[oreilly-format-checklist] + + style A fill:#FFD700 + style M fill:#90EE90 + style B fill:#FFE4B5 + style C fill:#ADD8E6 +``` + +**Caption**: O'Reilly submission workflow converts to HTMLBook format and prepares Atlas-compatible project. + +**Time Estimate**: 8-12 hours +**Agents Involved**: Book Publisher, API Documenter, Screenshot Specialist + +--- + +### Manning MEAP Workflow + +Prepare chapter for Manning Early Access Program (MEAP). + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Chapter Complete] --> B[book-publisher: Format to Manning Standards] + B --> C[book-publisher: Create Chapter Introduction] + C --> D[book-publisher: Prepare MEAP Metadata] + D --> E[screenshot-specialist: Optimize Images] + E --> F[code-curator: Package Chapter Code] + F --> G[book-publisher: Run MEAP Checklist] + G --> H{MEAP Ready?} + H -->|Issues| I[Fix MEAP Issues] + I --> G + H -->|Yes| J[book-publisher: Submit to Manning] + J --> K[MEAP Chapter Released] + + B -.-> B1[manning-format-guidelines] + G -.-> G1[manning-meap-checklist] + + style A fill:#FFD700 + style K fill:#90EE90 + style B fill:#FFE4B5 + style G fill:#F0E68C +``` + +**Caption**: Manning MEAP workflow prepares individual chapters for early access release. + +**Time Estimate**: 3-5 hours per chapter +**Agents Involved**: Book Publisher, Screenshot Specialist, Code Curator + +--- + +### Self-Publishing Workflow + +Prepare manuscript for self-publishing platforms. + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Manuscript Complete] --> B{Platform?} + B -->|Leanpub| C[book-publisher: Convert to Leanpub Markdown] + B -->|Amazon KDP| D[book-publisher: Convert to KDP Format] + B -->|Gumroad| E[book-publisher: Convert to PDF/ePub] + + C --> F[book-publisher: Setup Leanpub Project] + D --> G[book-publisher: Create KDP Package] + E --> H[book-publisher: Create Gumroad Package] + + F --> I[book-publisher: Configure Pricing] + G --> I + H --> I + + I --> J[book-publisher: Create Marketing Materials] + J --> K[screenshot-specialist: Create Cover/Graphics] + K --> L[book-publisher: Run Self-Publishing Checklist] + L --> M{Ready to Publish?} + M -->|No| N[Address Items] + N --> L + M -->|Yes| O[Ready for Self-Publishing] + + L -.-> L1[self-publishing-standards-checklist] + + style A fill:#FFD700 + style O fill:#90EE90 + style C fill:#FFE4B5 + style D fill:#FFE4B5 + style E fill:#FFE4B5 +``` + +**Caption**: Self-publishing workflow supports multiple platforms with format conversion and marketing materials. + +**Time Estimate**: 8-15 hours +**Agents Involved**: Book Publisher, Screenshot Specialist + +--- + +## Brownfield Workflows + +### Book Edition Update Workflow + +Systematic approach to 2nd/3rd edition updates. + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[Existing Book] --> B[book-analyst: Analyze Current Edition] + B --> C[book-analyst: Identify Changes Needed] + C --> D[book-analyst: Create Revision Plan] + D --> E{Scope of Changes?} + E -->|Major| F[Full Restructure Needed] + E -->|Moderate| G[Chapter Updates] + E -->|Minor| H[Section Updates] + + F --> I[instructional-designer: Redesign Structure] + G --> J[Select Chapters to Update] + H --> K[Select Sections to Update] + + I --> L[Execute Greenfield Workflows] + J --> L + K --> L + + L --> M[version-manager: Update Version References] + M --> N[code-curator: Update All Code Examples] + N --> O[technical-reviewer: Verify Changes] + O --> P{Review Passed?} + P -->|Issues| Q[Address Issues] + Q --> O + P -->|Approved| R[technical-editor: Ensure Consistency] + R --> S[Updated Edition Complete] + + B -.-> B1[book-analysis-report-tmpl] + D -.-> D1[revision-plan-tmpl] + O -.-> O1[revision-completeness-checklist] + + style A fill:#FFD700 + style S fill:#90EE90 + style B fill:#FFE4B5 + style N fill:#FFE4B5 + style O fill:#ADD8E6 +``` + +**Caption**: Book edition update workflow analyzes existing content and systematically applies updates for new edition. + +**Time Estimate**: 40-120+ hours depending on scope +**Agents Involved**: Book Analyst, Instructional Designer, Code Curator, Version Manager, Technical Reviewer, Technical Editor + +--- + +### Add Chapter to Existing Book Workflow + +Add new chapter to already-published book. + +```mermaid +graph TD + A[New Chapter Needed] --> B[book-analyst: Analyze Existing Book] + B --> C[book-analyst: Determine Chapter Position] + C --> D[instructional-designer: Design Chapter] + D --> E[instructional-designer: Validate Prerequisites] + E --> F{Prerequisites Available?} + F -->|Missing| G[Update Earlier Chapters] + F -->|Available| H[Execute Chapter Development] + G --> H + H --> I[Chapter Complete] + I --> J[technical-editor: Update Book Structure] + J --> K[technical-editor: Update Cross-References] + K --> L[technical-editor: Update TOC/Index] + L --> M[book-publisher: Integration Check] + M --> N{Integrates Smoothly?} + N -->|Issues| O[Fix Integration Issues] + O --> M + N -->|Success| P[New Chapter Integrated] + + B -.-> B1[existing-book-integration-checklist] + E -.-> E1[prerequisite-clarity-checklist] + + style A fill:#FFD700 + style P fill:#90EE90 + style D fill:#FFE4B5 + style H fill:#FFE4B5 + style J fill:#ADD8E6 +``` + +**Caption**: Add chapter workflow ensures new chapter integrates seamlessly with existing book structure and content. + +**Time Estimate**: 20-40 hours +**Agents Involved**: Book Analyst, Instructional Designer, Tutorial Architect, Code Curator, Technical Editor, Book Publisher + +--- + +## Summary + +These process flows visualize the complete technical book authoring system: + +**High-Level Flows**: +- Book Authoring Lifecycle - Complete journey from concept to published book +- Agent Collaboration Map - How agents work together + +**Planning**: +- Book Planning Workflow - Create pedagogically sound outline + +**Development**: +- Section-Driven Development - Incremental chapter creation +- Section Development - Core content creation unit +- Chapter Assembly - Merge sections into chapters +- Tutorial Creation - Hands-on learning experiences +- Code Example Workflow - Quality code development + +**Review**: +- Technical Review - Comprehensive accuracy validation +- Incorporate Feedback - Systematic issue resolution + +**Publishing**: +- Publishing Decision Tree - Choose right workflow +- Publisher-Specific Workflows - PacktPub, O'Reilly, Manning, Self-Publishing + +**Brownfield**: +- Edition Updates - Systematic revision process +- Add Chapters - Integrate new content + +**Next Steps**: +- **Start writing**: Follow [Getting Started Tutorial](getting-started.md) +- **Deep dive on agents**: Read [Agent Reference](agent-reference.md) +- **Choose workflows**: See [Workflow Guide](workflow-guide.md) +- **See templates**: Explore [Template Gallery](template-gallery.md) + +--- + +*Process Flows - Technical Writing Expansion Pack v1.1.0* diff --git a/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/quick-reference.md b/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/quick-reference.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e601f9d9 --- /dev/null +++ b/expansion-packs/bmad-technical-writing/docs/quick-reference.md @@ -0,0 +1,243 @@ +# Quick Reference Card - Technical Writing Expansion Pack + +One-page cheat sheet for most common workflows, agents, and commands. + +## Quick Start Command Sequence + +**For Writing Your First Chapter**: + +``` +1. /bmad-tw:instructional-designer + β†’ *create-book-outline + +2. /bmad-tw:instructional-designer + β†’ *create-chapter-outline + +3. /bmad-tw:tutorial-architect + β†’ *outline-section (repeat for each section) + +4. /bmad-tw:code-curator + β†’ *create-code-example + +5. /bmad-tw:tutorial-architect + β†’ *create-tutorial (write section content) + +6. /bmad-tw:technical-reviewer + β†’ *review-section + +7. /bmad-tw:technical-editor + β†’ *assemble-chapter + +8. /bmad-tw:book-publisher + β†’ *run-workflow packtpub-submission +``` + +--- + +## Top 5 Workflows + +| # | Workflow | Use When | Time | +|---|----------|----------|------| +| 1 | **book-planning-workflow** | Starting new book, need approved outline | 20-33 hrs | +| 2 | **section-development-workflow** | Writing one section (2-5 pages) | 5-10 hrs | +| 3 | **chapter-assembly-workflow** | Merging sections into complete chapter | 4-6 hrs | +| 4 | **technical-review-workflow** | Validating technical accuracy | 3-6 hrs | +| 5 | **packtpub-submission-workflow** | Preparing for PacktPub submission | 6-10 hrs | + +--- + +## Top 5 Agents + +| # | Agent | Purpose | Key Commands | +|---|-------|---------|--------------| +| 1 | **Instructional Designer** πŸŽ“ | Plan learning objectives, book structure | `*create-book-outline`
`*create-chapter-outline`
`*design-learning-path` | +| 2 | **Tutorial Architect** πŸ“ | Write tutorials, hands-on content | `*create-tutorial`
`*write-walkthrough`
`*design-exercises` | +| 3 | **Code Curator** πŸ’» | Create, test code examples | `*create-code-example`
`*test-code-examples`
`*setup-code-repository` | +| 4 | **Technical Reviewer** πŸ” | Verify technical accuracy, security | `*review-chapter`
`*audit-security`
`*verify-best-practices` | +| 5 | **Technical Editor** ✍️ | Polish writing, ensure consistency | `*assemble-chapter`
`*improve-clarity`
`*check-accessibility` | + +--- + +## Top 5 Checklists + +| # | Checklist | Use When | Purpose | +|---|-----------|----------|---------| +| 1 | **chapter-completeness-checklist** | After chapter assembly | Ensure all required elements present | +| 2 | **code-quality-checklist** | After code development | Verify code standards met | +| 3 | **technical-accuracy-checklist** | During technical review | Validate correctness | +| 4 | **packtpub-submission-checklist** | Before publisher submission | Ensure PacktPub compliance | +| 5 | **final-manuscript-checklist** | Before final submission | Complete manuscript validation | + +--- + +## Common Commands + +### Agent Control +- `*help` - Show agent's available commands +- `*exit` - Exit current agent + +### Document Creation +- `*create-doc