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| Quick Fixes | How to make quick fixes and ad-hoc changes in brownfield projects |
How to Make Quick Fixes in Brownfield Projects
Not everything requires the full BMad method or even Quick Flow. For bug fixes, refactorings, or small targeted changes, you can work directly with the agent.
When to Use This
- Bug fixes
- Small refactorings
- Targeted code improvements
- Learning about your codebase
- One-off changes that don't need planning
Steps
1. Load an Agent
For quick fixes, you can use:
- DEV agent - For implementation-focused work
- Quick Flow Solo Dev - For slightly larger changes that still need a tech-spec
2. Describe the Change
Simply tell the agent what you need:
Fix the login validation bug that allows empty passwords
or
Refactor the UserService to use async/await instead of callbacks
3. Let the Agent Work
The agent will:
- Analyze the relevant code
- Propose a solution
- Implement the change
- Run tests (if available)
4. Review and Commit
Review the changes made and commit when satisfied.
Learning Your Codebase
This approach is also excellent for exploring unfamiliar code:
Explain how the authentication system works in this codebase
Show me where error handling happens in the API layer
LLMs are excellent at interpreting and analyzing code—whether it was AI-generated or not. Use the agent to:
- Learn about your project
- Understand how things are built
- Explore unfamiliar parts of the codebase
When to Upgrade to Formal Planning
Consider using Quick Flow or full BMad Method when:
- The change affects multiple files or systems
- You're unsure about the scope
- The fix keeps growing in complexity
- You need documentation for the change