BMAD-METHOD/docs/navigation/persona-map.md

BMAD Method Persona Navigation Map

Overview

This map provides detailed navigation paths for each BMAD Method persona, showing their documentation structure, key resources, and integration points with other personas.

Core Personas (Epic 1 - Complete)

Technical Documentation Architect

Primary Focus: Cross-platform API documentation and technical writing

Documentation Structure:

personas/technical-documentation-architect/
 README.md                    # Persona overview and capabilities
 getting-started.md           # Quick start guide
 api-documentation/           # API documentation guidance
    rest-apis.md
    graphql-apis.md
    grpc-apis.md
 templates/                   # Documentation templates
    api-reference.md
    integration-guide.md
    troubleshooting.md
 examples/                    # Practical examples
    react-api-docs.md
    nodejs-api-docs.md
    aspnet-api-docs.md
    python-api-docs.md
 checklists/                  # Quality validation
    documentation-quality.md
 integration/                 # Integration with other personas
     devops-collaboration.md
     integration-specialist.md
     code-review-specialist.md

Key Resources:

• API Documentation Template
• Documentation Quality Checklist
• Cross-Platform Examples

Integration Points:

• DevOps Specialist: Deployment documentation coordination
• Integration Specialist: API integration documentation
• Code Review Specialist: Documentation review standards

DevOps Documentation Specialist

Primary Focus: CI/CD, containerization, and cloud deployment documentation

Documentation Structure:

personas/devops-documentation-specialist/
 README.md                    # Persona overview and capabilities
 getting-started.md           # Quick start guide
 deployment/                  # Deployment documentation
    containerization.md
    ci-cd-pipelines.md
    cloud-deployment.md
    infrastructure-as-code.md
 templates/                   # Deployment templates
    deployment-guide.md
    runbook.md
    disaster-recovery.md
 examples/                    # Platform-specific examples
    react-deployment.md
    nodejs-deployment.md
    aspnet-deployment.md
    python-deployment.md
 checklists/                  # Quality validation
    deployment-quality.md
 integration/                 # Integration with other personas
     technical-documentation.md
     security-specialist.md
     performance-specialist.md

Key Resources:

• Deployment Documentation Template
• DevOps Quality Checklist
• Infrastructure Examples

Integration Points:

• Technical Documentation: API deployment documentation
• Security Specialist: Security compliance in deployment
• Performance Specialist: Performance monitoring setup

Cross-Platform Integration Specialist

Primary Focus: Seamless cross-technology communication and integration

Documentation Structure:

personas/cross-platform-integration-specialist/
 README.md                    # Persona overview and capabilities
 getting-started.md           # Quick start guide
 integration-patterns/        # Integration documentation
    rest-integration.md
    graphql-integration.md
    grpc-integration.md
    websocket-integration.md
 templates/                   # Integration templates
    integration-guide.md
    compatibility-matrix.md
    troubleshooting.md
 examples/                    # Cross-platform examples
    react-nodejs.md
    react-aspnet.md
    nodejs-python.md
    aspnet-python.md
 checklists/                  # Quality validation
    integration-quality.md
 integration/                 # Integration with other personas
     technical-documentation.md
     code-review-specialist.md
     troubleshooting-specialist.md

Key Resources:

• Integration Documentation Template
• Integration Quality Checklist
• Integration Examples

Integration Points:

• Technical Documentation: Integration API documentation
• Code Review Specialist: Integration code review standards
• Troubleshooting Specialist: Integration issue resolution

Polyglot Code Review Specialist

Primary Focus: Multi-language code review and quality assurance

Documentation Structure:

personas/polyglot-code-review-specialist/
 README.md                    # Persona overview and capabilities
 getting-started.md           # Quick start guide
 review-standards/            # Code review standards
    react-standards.md
    typescript-standards.md
    nodejs-standards.md
    aspnet-standards.md
    python-standards.md
 templates/                   # Review templates
    code-review.md
    security-review.md
    performance-review.md
 examples/                    # Review examples
    react-review-example.md
    nodejs-review-example.md
    aspnet-review-example.md
    python-review-example.md
 checklists/                  # Quality validation
    review-quality.md
 integration/                 # Integration with other personas
     technical-documentation.md
     integration-specialist.md
     security-specialist.md

Key Resources:

• Code Review Template
• Review Quality Checklist
• Review Examples

Integration Points:

• Technical Documentation: Documentation review standards
• Integration Specialist: Integration code review
• Security Specialist: Security-focused code review

Advanced Personas (Epic 3 - Planned)

Performance Optimization Specialist

Focus: Performance analysis, optimization, and monitoring across all platforms

Security Integration Specialist

Focus: Security implementation, vulnerability assessment, and compliance

Enterprise Architecture Consultant

Focus: Enterprise-scale architecture, governance, and strategic planning

Advanced Troubleshooting Specialist

Focus: Complex problem resolution, root cause analysis, and system debugging

Navigation Patterns

By Complexity Level

• Beginner: Getting started guides and basic templates
• Intermediate: Detailed implementation guides and examples
• Advanced: Complex scenarios and integration patterns

By Use Case

• New Project Setup: Initial configuration and architecture
• Feature Development: Implementation guidance and best practices
• Integration Tasks: Cross-platform communication and data flow
• Quality Assurance: Review processes and validation
• Deployment: Release and operational procedures
• Maintenance: Ongoing support and optimization

By Technology Stack

• Frontend-Focused: React, TypeScript, UI/UX considerations
• Backend-Focused: Node.js, ASP.NET, Python, API development
• Full-Stack: End-to-end development and integration
• DevOps-Focused: Deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure

Cross-Persona Workflows

Documentation Creation Workflow

1. Technical Documentation Architect creates initial documentation structure
2. DevOps Specialist adds deployment and operational guidance
3. Integration Specialist validates cross-platform compatibility
4. Code Review Specialist reviews and validates technical accuracy

Integration Implementation Workflow

1. Integration Specialist designs integration architecture
2. Technical Documentation Architect documents APIs and interfaces
3. Code Review Specialist validates implementation quality
4. DevOps Specialist ensures deployment compatibility

Quality Assurance Workflow

1. Code Review Specialist performs initial code review
2. Integration Specialist validates integration points
3. DevOps Specialist verifies deployment readiness
4. Technical Documentation Architect ensures documentation completeness

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This persona map provides comprehensive navigation for all BMAD Method personas, ensuring efficient access to relevant documentation and clear understanding of integration points.