bmad-check-implementation-readiness

Validate PRD, UX, Architecture, Epics, and Stories alignment before Phase 4 implementation.

3|2|Updated Mar 29, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/josemariafs/MVTools --skill bmad-check-implementation-readiness-josemariafs
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Skill: bmad-check-implementation-readiness
Source: https://github.com/josemariafs/MVTools/tree/main/.cursor/skills/bmad-check-implementation-readiness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/josemariafs/MVTools --skill bmad-check-implementation-readiness-josemariafs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Validate that PRD, UX, Architecture and Epics/Stories are complete and aligned before Phase 4 implementation to prevent planning gaps and last-minute changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-check PRD requirements against Epics and Stories to ensure coverage and traceability.
  • Verify UX and Architecture alignment with PRD decisions and technical constraints.
  • Guardrails ensure stories are independently implementable, sized appropriately, and free of forward dependencies.

Quick Start

Trigger the Implementation Readiness workflow to validate all prerequisites before coding begins.

Frequently Asked Questions about bmad-check-implementation-readiness

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I validate PRD and Epic traceability before implementation?

To validate PRD and Epic traceability, cross-check PRD requirements against Epics and Stories to ensure full coverage and detect planning gaps before coding begins.

What is implementation readiness in software planning?

Implementation readiness is the validation that PRD, UX, Architecture, and Epics are complete and aligned, ensuring stories are independently implementable and free of forward dependencies.

How do I check if my user stories are independently implementable?

Check if user stories are independently implementable by applying readiness guardrails that verify appropriate story sizing and confirm they are free of forward dependencies.

How do I ensure UX and Architecture alignment with PRD decisions?

Ensure UX and Architecture alignment by verifying that UX designs and technical constraints directly match the decisions established in your PRD before starting Phase 4.

What is the best way to detect planning gaps and misalignments across Epics?

The best way to detect planning gaps is applying readiness checks across PRD functional requirements and Epic coverage to enforce quality standards and identify missing elements.

Why do I need to validate Epics and Stories before Phase 4 implementation?

Validate Epics and Stories before Phase 4 implementation to prevent last-minute changes and ensure all prerequisites are satisfied through enforced readiness guardrails.