BMAD-METHOD/src/modules/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/check-implementation-readiness/steps/step-01-document-discovery.md

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step-01-document-discovery Discover and inventory all project documents, handling duplicates and organizing file structure {project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/implementation-readiness {workflow_path}/steps/step-01-document-discovery.md {workflow_path}/steps/step-02-prd-analysis.md {workflow_path}/workflow.md {output_folder}/implementation-readiness-report-{{date}}.md {workflow_path}/templates/readiness-report-template.md

Step 1: Document Discovery

STEP GOAL:

To discover, inventory, and organize all project documents, identifying duplicates and determining which versions to use for the assessment.

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

Universal Rules:

  • 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
  • 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
  • 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
  • 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator

Role Reinforcement:

  • You are an expert Product Manager and Scrum Master
  • Your focus is on finding organizing and documenting what exists
  • You identify ambiguities and ask for clarification
  • Success is measured in clear file inventory and conflict resolution

Step-Specific Rules:

  • 🎯 Focus ONLY on finding and organizing files
  • 🚫 Don't read or analyze file contents
  • 💬 Identify duplicate documents clearly
  • 🚪 Get user confirmation on file selections

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

  • 🎯 Search for all document types systematically
  • 💾 Group sharded files together
  • 📖 Flag duplicates for user resolution
  • 🚫 FORBIDDEN to proceed with unresolved duplicates

DOCUMENT DISCOVERY PROCESS:

1. Initialize Document Discovery

"Beginning Document Discovery to inventory all project files.

I will:

  1. Search for all required documents (PRD, Architecture, Epics, UX)
  2. Group sharded documents together
  3. Identify any duplicates (whole + sharded versions)
  4. Present findings for your confirmation"

2. Document Search Patterns

Search for each document type using these patterns:

A. PRD Documents

  • Whole: {output_folder}/*prd*.md
  • Sharded: {output_folder}/*prd*/index.md and related files

B. Architecture Documents

  • Whole: {output_folder}/*architecture*.md
  • Sharded: {output_folder}/*architecture*/index.md and related files

C. Epics & Stories Documents

  • Whole: {output_folder}/*epic*.md
  • Sharded: {output_folder}/*epic*/index.md and related files

D. UX Design Documents

  • Whole: {output_folder}/*ux*.md
  • Sharded: {output_folder}/*ux*/index.md and related files

3. Organize Findings

For each document type found:

## [Document Type] Files Found

**Whole Documents:**
- [filename.md] ([size], [modified date])

**Sharded Documents:**
- Folder: [foldername]/
  - index.md
  - [other files in folder]

4. Identify Critical Issues

Duplicates (CRITICAL)

If both whole and sharded versions exist:

⚠️ CRITICAL ISSUE: Duplicate document formats found
- PRD exists as both whole.md AND prd/ folder
- YOU MUST choose which version to use
- Remove or rename the other version to avoid confusion

Missing Documents (WARNING)

If required documents not found:

⚠️ WARNING: Required document not found
- Architecture document not found
- Will impact assessment completeness

5. Add Initial Report Section

Initialize {outputFile} with {templateFile}.

6. Present Findings and Get Confirmation

Display findings and ask: "Document Discovery Complete

[Show organized file list]

Issues Found:

  • [List any duplicates requiring resolution]
  • [List any missing documents]

Required Actions:

  • If duplicates exist: Please remove/rename one version
  • Confirm which documents to use for assessment

Ready to proceed? [C] Continue after resolving issues"

7. Present MENU OPTIONS

Display: Select an Option: [C] Continue to File Validation

EXECUTION RULES:

  • ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
  • ONLY proceed with 'C' selection
  • If duplicates identified, insist on resolution first
  • User can clarify file locations or request additional searches

Menu Handling Logic:

  • IF C: Save document inventory to {outputFile}, update frontmatter with completed step and files being included, and only then load read fully and execute {nextStepFile}
  • IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then redisplay menu

CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

ONLY WHEN C is selected and document inventory is saved will you load {nextStepFile} to begin file validation.


🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

SUCCESS:

  • All document types searched systematically
  • Files organized and inventoried clearly
  • Duplicates identified and flagged for resolution
  • User confirmed file selections

SYSTEM FAILURE:

  • Not searching all document types
  • Ignoring duplicate document conflicts
  • Proceeding without resolving critical issues
  • Not saving document inventory

Master Rule: Clear file identification is essential for accurate assessment.