orchestry-mcp/.serena/memories/bmad_methodology.md

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# BMAD Methodology

## Overview
BMAD is a hierarchical task management methodology that breaks down projects into four distinct phases:

## The Four Phases

### 1. Business (Purple)
- **Purpose**: Define high-level business objectives and goals
- **Focus**: What business value are we trying to achieve?
- **Deliverables**: Business requirements, success metrics, stakeholder alignment
- **Example**: "Increase customer retention by 20%"

### 2. Mission (Blue)
- **Purpose**: Break down business objectives into specific missions
- **Focus**: What specific outcomes will achieve the business goal?
- **Deliverables**: Mission statements, KPIs, timeline
- **Example**: "Implement customer loyalty program by Q2"

### 3. Approach (Green)
- **Purpose**: Define strategies and methods to accomplish missions
- **Focus**: How will we achieve the mission objectives?
- **Deliverables**: Technical design, architecture decisions, resource planning
- **Example**: "Build points-based reward system with tier benefits"

### 4. Deployment (Amber)
- **Purpose**: Execute concrete tasks and validate results
- **Focus**: What specific actions need to be taken?
- **Deliverables**: Implemented features, test results, deployment artifacts
- **Example**: "Create database schema for points tracking"

## Key Benefits
- **Traceability**: Every task traces back to business objectives
- **Clarity**: Clear separation of concerns at each level
- **Flexibility**: Can adapt approach without losing sight of goals
- **Measurability**: Success metrics defined at each level

## Implementation in System
- Each phase has dedicated MCP tools
- Visual hierarchy in tree view
- Color-coded kanban cards
- Document linking at each level
- Status tracking across all phases