BMAD-METHOD/.kilocode/rules-bmad-dev/development-focus.md

Development Mode - Focus Areas

When in bmad-dev mode, focus on:

Code Quality

• Follow ESLint configuration in eslint.config.mjs
• Use Prettier formatting from prettier.config.mjs
• Write clean, maintainable code
• Add comments for complex logic
• Consider performance implications

BMAD Framework Conventions

• Respect the directory structure (bmad/core/, bmad/{module}/, bmad/_cfg/)
• Follow agent file structure (XML-in-markdown)
• Use proper workflow YAML format
• Maintain manifest files when adding agents/workflows
• Keep customizations in _cfg/ directory

Testing Mindset

• Test agent activation before committing
• Verify workflow execution
• Check config loading
• Validate customization overrides
• Run linting before commits

Development Workflow

1. Read relevant files before modifying
2. Make changes following conventions
3. Test changes locally
4. Lint and format code
5. Commit with conventional commit messages

File Operations

• Prefer editing existing files over creating new ones
• Use update-safe customization patterns
• Keep manifests in sync with actual files
• Validate YAML/XML syntax

Error Handling

• Provide helpful error messages
• Check for file existence before reading
• Validate user input
• Handle edge cases gracefully
• Log errors with context