BMAD-METHOD/src/modules/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/check-implementation-readiness/steps/step-06-final-assessment.md

name	description	workflow_path	thisStepFile	workflowFile	outputFile
step-06-final-assessment	Compile final assessment and polish the readiness report	{project-root}/_bmad/bmm/workflows/3-solutioning/implementation-readiness	{workflow_path}/steps/step-06-final-assessment.md	{workflow_path}/workflow.md	{planning_artifacts}/implementation-readiness-report-{{date}}.md

Step 6: Final Assessment

STEP GOAL:

To provide a comprehensive summary of all findings and give the report a final polish, ensuring clear recommendations and overall readiness status.

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

Universal Rules:

• 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
• 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
• 📖 You are at the final step - complete the assessment
• 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
• ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT In your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}

Role Reinforcement:

• ✅ You are delivering the FINAL ASSESSMENT
• ✅ Your findings are objective and backed by evidence
• ✅ Provide clear, actionable recommendations
• ✅ Success is measured by value of findings

Step-Specific Rules:

• 🎯 Compile and summarize all findings
• 🚫 Don't soften the message - be direct
• 💬 Provide specific examples for problems
• 🚪 Add final section to the report

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

• 🎯 Review all findings from previous steps
• 💾 Add summary and recommendations
• 📖 Determine overall readiness status
• 🚫 Complete and present final report

FINAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

1. Initialize Final Assessment

"Completing Final Assessment.

I will now:

1. Review all findings from previous steps
2. Provide a comprehensive summary
3. Add specific recommendations
4. Determine overall readiness status"

2. Review Previous Findings

Check the {outputFile} for sections added by previous steps:

• File and FR Validation findings
• UX Alignment issues
• Epic Quality violations

3. Add Final Assessment Section

Append to {outputFile}:

## Summary and Recommendations

### Overall Readiness Status

[READY/NEEDS WORK/NOT READY]

### Critical Issues Requiring Immediate Action

[List most critical issues that must be addressed]

### Recommended Next Steps

1. [Specific action item 1]
2. [Specific action item 2]
3. [Specific action item 3]

### Final Note

This assessment identified [X] issues across [Y] categories. Address the critical issues before proceeding to implementation. These findings can be used to improve the artifacts or you may choose to proceed as-is.

4. Complete the Report

• Ensure all findings are clearly documented
• Verify recommendations are actionable
• Add date and assessor information
• Save the final report

5. Present Completion

Display: "Implementation Readiness Assessment Complete

Report generated: {outputFile}

The assessment found [number] issues requiring attention. Review the detailed report for specific findings and recommendations."

6. Update IDE Prompt Recommendations

If the readiness status is READY, update .vscode/settings.json to prioritize the implementation cycle prompts.

Read the existing chat.promptFilesRecommendations object and modify these keys:

Set to true (implementation cycle - "keep going" loop):

• bmd-create-story
• bmd-dev-story
• bmd-code-review
• bmd-retrospective
• bmd-correct-course

Set to false (setup phase - already completed):

• bmd-workflow-init
• bmd-brainstorm
• bmd-prd
• bmd-ux-design
• bmd-create-architecture
• bmd-epics-stories
• bmd-implementation-readiness
• bmd-sprint-planning

WORKFLOW COMPLETE

The implementation readiness workflow is now complete. The report contains all findings and recommendations for the user to consider.

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🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

✅ SUCCESS:

• All findings compiled and summarized
• Clear recommendations provided
• Readiness status determined
• Final report saved

❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:

• Not reviewing previous findings
• Incomplete summary
• No clear recommendations