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sidebar_label: Workflows
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description: Common questions about BMad Method workflows and phases
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# Workflows FAQ
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Quick answers to common questions about BMad Method workflows and phases.
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## Q: What's the difference between workflow-status and workflow-init?
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**A:**
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- **workflow-status:** Checks existing status and tells you what's next (use when continuing work)
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- **workflow-init:** Creates new status file and sets up project (use when starting new project)
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If status file exists, use workflow-status. If not, use workflow-init.
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## Q: Can I skip Phase 1 (Analysis)?
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**A:** Yes! Phase 1 is optional for all levels, though recommended for complex projects. Skip if:
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- Requirements are clear
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- No research needed
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- Time-sensitive work
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- Small changes (Level 0-1)
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## Q: When is Phase 3 (Architecture) required?
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**A:**
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- **Level 0-1:** Never (skip entirely)
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- **Level 2:** Optional (only if system design needed)
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- **Level 3-4:** Required (comprehensive architecture mandatory)
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## Q: What happens if I skip a recommended workflow?
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**A:** Nothing breaks! Workflows are guidance, not enforcement. However, skipping recommended workflows (like architecture for Level 3) may cause:
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- Integration issues during implementation
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- Rework due to poor planning
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- Conflicting design decisions
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- Longer development time overall
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## Q: How do I know when Phase 3 is complete and I can start Phase 4?
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**A:** For Level 3-4, run the implementation-readiness workflow. It validates PRD + Architecture + Epics + UX (optional) are aligned before implementation. Pass the gate check = ready for Phase 4.
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## Q: Can I run workflows in parallel or do they have to be sequential?
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**A:** Most workflows must be sequential within a phase:
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- Phase 1: brainstorm → research → product-brief (optional order)
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- Phase 2: PRD must complete before moving forward
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- Phase 3: architecture → epics+stories → implementation-readiness (sequential)
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- Phase 4: Stories within an epic should generally be sequential, but stories in different epics can be parallel if you have capacity
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## Related Documentation
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- [Quick Start Guide](../../tutorials/getting-started/quick-start-bmm.md) - Get started with BMM
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- [Glossary](../glossary/index.md) - Terminology reference
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**Have a question not answered here?** Please [open an issue](https://github.com/bmad-code-org/BMAD-METHOD/issues) or ask in [Discord](https://discord.gg/gk8jAdXWmj) so we can add it!
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