BMAD-METHOD/docs/system-architecture/deployment-architecture.md

# BMAD Method Deployment Architecture

## Overview

Unlike traditional software systems, the BMAD Method is not "deployed" in the conventional sense with servers, databases, and APIs. Instead, it is "deployed" as a methodology through documentation, templates, and practices. This document outlines how the BMAD Method can be effectively deployed within an organization or team.

## Conceptual Deployment Architecture

\```mermaid title="BMAD Method Conceptual Deployment" type="diagram"
graph TD
    A[BMAD Method] --> B[Documentation Deployment]
    A --> C[Template Deployment]
    A --> D[Process Deployment]
    A --> E[Tool Integration Deployment]
    
    B --> B1[Knowledge Base]
    B --> B2[Training Materials]
    B --> B3[Reference Guides]
    
    C --> C1[Template Repository]
    C --> C2[Template Distribution]
    C --> C3[Template Versioning]
    
    D --> D1[Process Documentation]
    D --> D2[Workflow Integration]
    D --> D3[Checklist Implementation]
    
    E --> E1[LLM Integration]
    E --> E2[IDE Integration]
    E --> E3[Tool-Specific Adapters]
\```

## Documentation Deployment

The BMAD Method documentation can be deployed through various channels:

\```mermaid title="Documentation Deployment Options" type="diagram"
graph LR
    A[BMAD Documentation] --> B[GitHub Repository]
    A --> C[Internal Wiki]
    A --> D[Documentation Site]
    A --> E[PDF Guides]
    A --> F[Training Platform]
    
    B --> G[GitHub Pages]
    C --> H[Confluence]
    C --> I[Notion]
    D --> J[Static Site]
    D --> K[Interactive Docs]
    F --> L[LMS]
    F --> M[Workshop Materials]
\```

## Template Deployment

BMAD Method templates can be deployed through:

\```mermaid title="Template Deployment Architecture" type="diagram"
flowchart TD
    A[BMAD Templates] --> B[Version Control]
    B --> C[Template Repository]
    C --> D[Template Distribution]
    
    D --> E[IDE Integration]
    D --> F[Documentation System]
    D --> G[Direct Access]
    
    E --> H[VS Code Extension]
    E --> I[JetBrains Plugin]
    E --> J[Cursor Integration]
    
    F --> K[Confluence Template]
    F --> L[Notion Template]
    
    G --> M[GitHub Access]
    G --> N[Direct Download]
\```

## Process Deployment

BMAD Method processes can be deployed through:

\```mermaid title="Process Deployment Architecture" type="diagram"
graph TD
    A[BMAD Processes] --> B[Process Documentation]
    A --> C[Workflow Integration]
    A --> D[Training]
    
    B --> B1[Process Guides]
    B --> B2[Workflow Diagrams]
    B --> B3[Checklists]
    
    C --> C1[Project Management Integration]
    C --> C2[Development Workflow]
    C --> C3[Review Process]
    
    D --> D1[Onboarding]
    D --> D2[Workshops]
    D --> D3[Practice Exercises]
\```

## LLM Integration Deployment

How the BMAD Method can be deployed for LLM integration:

\```mermaid title="LLM Integration Deployment" type="diagram"
flowchart LR
    A[BMAD Method] --> B[Prompt Engineering]
    A --> C[Context Management]
    A --> D[Persona Implementation]
    
    B --> E[Prompt Templates]
    B --> F[Prompt Strategies]
    
    C --> G[Context Preservation]
    C --> H[Context Enrichment]
    
    D --> I[Persona Definitions]
    D --> J[Persona Switching]
    
    E --> K[OpenAI Integration]
    E --> L[Anthropic Integration]
    E --> M[Custom LLM Integration]
\```

## Organizational Deployment Models

Different ways to deploy the BMAD Method within an organization:

\```mermaid title="Organizational Deployment Models" type="diagram"
graph TD
    A[BMAD Method] --> B[Full Adoption]
    A --> C[Hybrid Adoption]
    A --> D[Pilot Adoption]
    A --> E[Project-Specific Adoption]
    
    B --> B1[Organization-wide Implementation]
    B --> B2[Standardized Processes]
    B --> B3[Comprehensive Training]
    
    C --> C1[Selected Teams]
    C --> C2[Selected Projects]
    C --> C3[Partial Process Adoption]
    
    D --> D1[Single Team Pilot]
    D --> D2[Single Project Pilot]
    D --> D3[Evaluation Period]
    
    E --> E1[Project-Specific Implementation]
    E --> E2[Custom Adaptation]
    E --> E3[Limited Scope]
\```

## Deployment Phases

A phased approach to deploying the BMAD Method:

\```mermaid title="BMAD Deployment Phases" type="diagram"
graph LR
    A[Phase 1: Preparation] --> B[Phase 2: Pilot]
    B --> C[Phase 3: Evaluation]
    C --> D[Phase 4: Refinement]
    D --> E[Phase 5: Expansion]
    E --> F[Phase 6: Standardization]
    
    A --> A1[Documentation Review]
    A --> A2[Team Training]
    A --> A3[Tool Setup]
    
    B --> B1[Pilot Project]
    B --> B2[Process Monitoring]
    B --> B3[Feedback Collection]
    
    C --> C1[Results Analysis]
    C --> C2[Process Adjustment]
    C --> C3[Tool Refinement]
    
    D --> D1[Template Updates]
    D --> D2[Process Improvements]
    D --> D3[Additional Training]
    
    E --> E1[Additional Teams]
    E --> E2[Additional Projects]
    E --> E3[Knowledge Sharing]
    
    F --> F1[Standard Operating Procedures]
    F --> F2[Integration with Existing Processes]
    F --> F3[Continuous Improvement]
\```

## Conclusion

Deploying the BMAD Method is primarily about implementing a methodology rather than installing software. By focusing on documentation, templates, processes, and integration with existing tools, organizations can effectively adopt the BMAD Method and realize its benefits for AI-driven development.

The deployment architecture outlined in this document provides a framework for understanding how the BMAD Method can be implemented in various organizational contexts, from small teams to large enterprises.