bmad-check-implementation-readiness

Requirements traceability validates that all functional requirements from the PRD are fully covered by planned epics and stories. A systematic document audit discovers project artifacts, identifies coverage gaps, and ensures alignment before development begins.

Implementation readiness assessment is the validation of completeness and alignment across PRD, Architecture, Epics, and UX artifacts. It ensures documentation meets quality standards, preventing costly rework and delays before starting a new sprint.

Auditing epic and story quality reviews each item against best practices for user value, independence, and readiness. The assessment systematically analyzes documentation to confirm stories are well-defined and independent before implementation.

Yes, you can validate UX design alignment with architecture by systematically inventorying and cross-checking all project artifacts. The multi-step workflow analyzes documentation completeness to ensure UX artifacts align with the established architecture.

Finding coverage gaps requires a systematic document audit that cross-references functional requirements against planned epics and stories. The validation workflow inventories all artifacts, traces requirements, and reports gaps to ensure full coverage.

You need an implementation validation audit before starting a new sprint or development phase. It confirms that the PRD is covered by epics, UX aligns with architecture, and all stories are well-defined, preventing delays and rework.