BMAD-METHOD/bmad-agent/templates/project-brief-comprehensive-template.md

template_id	template_name	version	category	personas	technologies	complexity	estimated_time	dependencies	tags
project-brief-comprehensive	Comprehensive Project Brief Template	1.0.0	core	pm po architect technical-documentation-architect	react typescript nodejs aspnet python	intermediate	45-60 minutes	stakeholder-requirements business-objectives	project-initiation requirements planning stakeholder-alignment

Project Brief: {{PROJECT_NAME}}

Executive Summary

Project Name: {{PROJECT_NAME}}
Project Type: {{PROJECT_TYPE}}
Priority: {{PRIORITY_LEVEL}}
Timeline: {{PROJECT_TIMELINE}}
Budget: {{PROJECT_BUDGET}}
Sponsor: {{PROJECT_SPONSOR}}

Project Vision

{{PROJECT_VISION_STATEMENT}}

Success Criteria

{{SUCCESS_CRITERIA_LIST}}

Business Context

Business Objectives

1. Primary Objective: {{PRIMARY_BUSINESS_OBJECTIVE}}
2. Secondary Objectives:
   • {{SECONDARY_OBJECTIVE_1}}
   • {{SECONDARY_OBJECTIVE_2}}
   • {{SECONDARY_OBJECTIVE_3}}

Problem Statement

{{PROBLEM_STATEMENT}}

Opportunity Description

{{OPPORTUNITY_DESCRIPTION}}

Business Value

• Quantitative Benefits: {{QUANTITATIVE_BENEFITS}}
• Qualitative Benefits: {{QUALITATIVE_BENEFITS}}
• ROI Projection: {{ROI_PROJECTION}}

Technical Overview

Technology Stack

• Frontend: {{FRONTEND_TECHNOLOGIES}}
• Backend: {{BACKEND_TECHNOLOGIES}}
• Database: {{DATABASE_TECHNOLOGIES}}
• Infrastructure: {{INFRASTRUCTURE_TECHNOLOGIES}}
• Integration: {{INTEGRATION_TECHNOLOGIES}}

Architecture Approach

{{ARCHITECTURE_APPROACH_DESCRIPTION}}

Technical Constraints

1. {{TECHNICAL_CONSTRAINT_1}}
2. {{TECHNICAL_CONSTRAINT_2}}
3. {{TECHNICAL_CONSTRAINT_3}}

Scope Definition

In Scope

• {{IN_SCOPE_ITEM_1}}
• {{IN_SCOPE_ITEM_2}}
• {{IN_SCOPE_ITEM_3}}

Out of Scope

• {{OUT_OF_SCOPE_ITEM_1}}
• {{OUT_OF_SCOPE_ITEM_2}}
• {{OUT_OF_SCOPE_ITEM_3}}

Future Considerations

• {{FUTURE_CONSIDERATION_1}}
• {{FUTURE_CONSIDERATION_2}}

Stakeholder Analysis

Primary Stakeholders

Stakeholder	Role	Influence	Interest	Communication Needs
{{STAKEHOLDER_1}}	{{ROLE_1}}	{{INFLUENCE_1}}	{{INTEREST_1}}	{{COMMUNICATION_1}}
{{STAKEHOLDER_2}}	{{ROLE_2}}	{{INFLUENCE_2}}	{{INTEREST_2}}	{{COMMUNICATION_2}}

User Personas

1. {{USER_PERSONA_1}}

   • Demographics: {{DEMOGRAPHICS_1}}
   • Goals: {{GOALS_1}}
   • Pain Points: {{PAIN_POINTS_1}}

2. {{USER_PERSONA_2}}

   • Demographics: {{DEMOGRAPHICS_2}}
   • Goals: {{GOALS_2}}
   • Pain Points: {{PAIN_POINTS_2}}

Project Timeline

High-Level Milestones

Milestone	Target Date	Dependencies	Deliverables
{{MILESTONE_1}}	{{DATE_1}}	{{DEPENDENCIES_1}}	{{DELIVERABLES_1}}
{{MILESTONE_2}}	{{DATE_2}}	{{DEPENDENCIES_2}}	{{DELIVERABLES_2}}
{{MILESTONE_3}}	{{DATE_3}}	{{DEPENDENCIES_3}}	{{DELIVERABLES_3}}

Critical Path

{{CRITICAL_PATH_DESCRIPTION}}

Resource Requirements

Team Structure

• Project Manager: {{PM_REQUIREMENTS}}
• Technical Lead: {{TECH_LEAD_REQUIREMENTS}}
• Developers: {{DEVELOPER_REQUIREMENTS}}
• Designers: {{DESIGNER_REQUIREMENTS}}
• QA Engineers: {{QA_REQUIREMENTS}}

Technology Resources

• Development Environment: {{DEV_ENVIRONMENT_NEEDS}}
• Testing Environment: {{TEST_ENVIRONMENT_NEEDS}}
• Production Environment: {{PROD_ENVIRONMENT_NEEDS}}
• Third-Party Services: {{THIRD_PARTY_SERVICES}}

Budget Allocation

• Personnel: {{PERSONNEL_BUDGET}}
• Technology: {{TECHNOLOGY_BUDGET}}
• Infrastructure: {{INFRASTRUCTURE_BUDGET}}
• Contingency: {{CONTINGENCY_BUDGET}}

Risk Assessment

High-Risk Items

Risk	Probability	Impact	Mitigation Strategy	Owner
{{RISK_1}}	{{PROBABILITY_1}}	{{IMPACT_1}}	{{MITIGATION_1}}	{{OWNER_1}}
{{RISK_2}}	{{PROBABILITY_2}}	{{IMPACT_2}}	{{MITIGATION_2}}	{{OWNER_2}}

Dependencies and Assumptions

• External Dependencies: {{EXTERNAL_DEPENDENCIES}}
• Internal Dependencies: {{INTERNAL_DEPENDENCIES}}
• Key Assumptions: {{KEY_ASSUMPTIONS}}

Quality Standards

Acceptance Criteria

{{ACCEPTANCE_CRITERIA_OVERVIEW}}

Quality Gates

1. Design Review: {{DESIGN_REVIEW_CRITERIA}}
2. Code Review: {{CODE_REVIEW_CRITERIA}}
3. Testing: {{TESTING_CRITERIA}}
4. Performance: {{PERFORMANCE_CRITERIA}}
5. Security: {{SECURITY_CRITERIA}}

Definition of Done

{{DEFINITION_OF_DONE}}

Communication Plan

Reporting Structure

• Daily Standups: {{STANDUP_DETAILS}}
• Weekly Status: {{WEEKLY_STATUS_DETAILS}}
• Monthly Reviews: {{MONTHLY_REVIEW_DETAILS}}

Communication Channels

• Team Communication: {{TEAM_COMMUNICATION_TOOLS}}
• Stakeholder Updates: {{STAKEHOLDER_COMMUNICATION_TOOLS}}
• Documentation: {{DOCUMENTATION_TOOLS}}

Success Metrics

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. {{KPI_1}}: {{KPI_1_TARGET}}
2. {{KPI_2}}: {{KPI_2_TARGET}}
3. {{KPI_3}}: {{KPI_3_TARGET}}

Measurement Plan

{{MEASUREMENT_PLAN_DESCRIPTION}}

Next Steps

Immediate Actions

1. {{IMMEDIATE_ACTION_1}}
2. {{IMMEDIATE_ACTION_2}}
3. {{IMMEDIATE_ACTION_3}}

Approval Requirements

• Technical Approval: {{TECHNICAL_APPROVAL_REQUIREMENTS}}
• Business Approval: {{BUSINESS_APPROVAL_REQUIREMENTS}}
• Budget Approval: {{BUDGET_APPROVAL_REQUIREMENTS}}

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Template Usage Notes

Variable Substitution Guide

Replace all {{VARIABLE_NAME}} placeholders with project-specific information.

Customization Options

• Add additional sections as needed for project complexity
• Remove sections not applicable to project scope
• Adapt technology stack sections to match project requirements

Quality Validation Checklist

• All variables have been replaced with actual values
• Stakeholder analysis is complete and accurate
• Technical approach aligns with business objectives
• Risk assessment covers all major project risks
• Timeline is realistic and achievable
• Resource requirements are clearly defined
• Success metrics are measurable and specific

Integration Points

• BMAD Personas: Technical Documentation Architect, PM, PO, Architect
• Follow-up Templates: Requirements Template, Architecture Template
• Quality Standards: BMAD Method quality framework compliance

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Template Version: 1.0.0
Last Updated: {{CURRENT_DATE}}
Template Owner: BMAD Method Team