# BMAD Method Template System

## Overview
The BMAD Method Template System provides comprehensive, reusable templates for all documentation types across all personas and technology stacks. This system ensures consistency, quality, and efficiency in documentation creation.

## Template Categories

### 1. Core Templates
- **Project Brief Template** - Initial project documentation
- **Requirements Template** - Functional and non-functional requirements
- **Architecture Template** - System and technical architecture
- **API Documentation Template** - Cross-platform API documentation
- **Deployment Template** - Infrastructure and deployment guides

### 2. Persona-Specific Templates
- **Technical Documentation Architect Templates**
- **DevOps Documentation Specialist Templates**
- **Cross-Platform Integration Specialist Templates**
- **Polyglot Code Review Specialist Templates**

### 3. Technology-Specific Templates
- **React/TypeScript Templates**
- **Node.js Templates**
- **ASP.NET Templates**
- **Python Templates**
- **Database Templates**

### 4. Process Templates
- **Code Review Templates**
- **Integration Testing Templates**
- **Security Assessment Templates**
- **Performance Analysis Templates**

### 5. Validation Templates
- **Quality Checklists**
- **Acceptance Criteria Templates**
- **Testing Strategy Templates**
- **Documentation Review Templates**

## Template Structure

All templates follow a standardized structure:

\```yaml
---
template_id: "unique-identifier"
template_name: "Human Readable Name"
version: "1.0.0"
category: "core|persona|technology|process|validation"
personas: ["list", "of", "applicable", "personas"]
technologies: ["list", "of", "technologies"]
complexity: "basic|intermediate|advanced"
estimated_time: "time in minutes"
dependencies: ["list", "of", "dependencies"]
tags: ["searchable", "tags"]
---
```

## Usage Guidelines

### Template Selection
1. Identify your persona and role
2. Determine the documentation type needed
3. Select appropriate technology stack
4. Choose complexity level
5. Review dependencies and prerequisites

### Customization
- All templates support variable substitution
- Sections can be added, removed, or modified
- Technology-specific examples can be swapped
- Quality standards remain consistent

### Quality Validation
- Each template includes built-in quality checks
- Validation rules ensure consistency
- Automated checks for completeness
- Integration with BMAD quality framework

## Template Inheritance

Templates support inheritance and composition:
- **Base Templates** - Core structure and standards
- **Persona Extensions** - Role-specific additions
- **Technology Extensions** - Platform-specific content
- **Custom Extensions** - Project-specific modifications

## Integration Points

### BMAD Orchestrator
- Automatic template selection based on context
- Persona-aware template recommendations
- Technology stack integration
- Quality validation integration

### Documentation Architecture
- Seamless integration with navigation system
- Cross-reference generation
- Metadata consistency
- Search and discovery support

## Maintenance and Updates

### Version Control
- Semantic versioning for all templates
- Change tracking and history
- Backward compatibility maintenance
- Migration guides for updates

### Continuous Improvement
- Usage analytics and feedback
- Template effectiveness metrics
- Regular review and updates
- Community contributions

## Getting Started

1. **Browse Templates** - Use the navigation system to find appropriate templates
2. **Select Template** - Choose based on persona, technology, and complexity
3. **Customize** - Adapt template to specific project needs
4. **Validate** - Use built-in quality checks
5. **Generate** - Create final documentation
6. **Review** - Follow quality assurance process

## Support and Resources

- **Template Library** - Complete collection of all templates
- **Usage Examples** - Real-world template implementations
- **Best Practices** - Guidelines for effective template usage
- **Troubleshooting** - Common issues and solutions
- **Community** - Template sharing and collaboration

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For specific template documentation, see the individual template files in their respective categories.
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