bmad-method 6.0.0-alpha.6 → 6.0.0-alpha.8

package/src/modules/bmm/docs/workflows-solutioning.md

@@ -1,83 +1,118 @@
 # BMM Solutioning Workflows (Phase 3)
 
+**Reading Time:** ~8 minutes
+
 ## Overview
 
-Phase 3 (Solutioning) workflows translate **what** to build (from Planning) into **how** to build it (technical design). This phase is **required for Levels 3-4** and **optional for Level 2** projects.
+Phase 3 (Solutioning) workflows translate **what** to build (from Planning) into **how** to build it (technical design). This phase prevents agent conflicts in multi-epic projects by documenting architectural decisions before implementation begins.
+
+**Key principle:** Make technical decisions explicit and documented so all agents implement consistently. Prevent one agent choosing REST while another chooses GraphQL.
+
+**Required for:** BMad Method (complex projects), Enterprise Method
 
-**Key principle:** Prevent agent conflicts by making architectural decisions explicit and documented before implementation begins.
+**Optional for:** BMad Method (simple projects), Quick Flow (skip entirely)
 
 ---
 
-## Phase 3 Solutioning Flow
+## Phase 3 Solutioning Workflow Map
 
 ```mermaid
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 graph TB
-    FromPRD["<b>FROM Phase 2</b><br/>PRD/GDD/Narrative/UX complete"]
+    FromPlanning["<b>FROM Phase 2 Planning</b><br/>PRD/GDD/Tech-Spec complete"]
 
-    subgraph Solutioning["<b>PHASE 3: SOLUTIONING</b>"]
+    subgraph QuickFlow["<b>QUICK FLOW PATH</b>"]
         direction TB
-        Architecture["<b>Architect: architecture</b><br/>Technical design and decisions"]
-        GateCheck["<b>Architect: solutioning-gate-check</b><br/>Validation before implementation"]
+        SkipArch["<b>Skip Phase 3</b><br/>Go directly to Implementation"]
+    end
+
+    subgraph BMadEnterprise["<b>BMAD METHOD + ENTERPRISE (Same Start)</b>"]
+        direction TB
+        Architecture["<b>Architect: architecture</b><br/>System design + ADRs"]
+
+        subgraph Optional["<b>ENTERPRISE ADDITIONS (Optional)</b>"]
+            direction LR
+            SecArch["<b>Architect: security-architecture</b><br/>(Future)"]
+            DevOps["<b>Architect: devops-strategy</b><br/>(Future)"]
+        end
+
+        GateCheck["<b>Architect: solutioning-gate-check</b><br/>Validation before Phase 4"]
+
+        Architecture -.->|Enterprise only| Optional
+        Architecture --> GateCheck
+        Optional -.-> GateCheck
     end
 
-    subgraph Optional["<b>OPTIONAL PATHS</b>"]
+    subgraph Result["<b>GATE CHECK RESULTS</b>"]
         direction LR
-        Level2Skip["<b>Level 2:</b><br/>Skip if straightforward"]
+        Pass["✅ PASS<br/>Proceed to Phase 4"]
+        Concerns["⚠️ CONCERNS<br/>Proceed with caution"]
+        Fail["❌ FAIL<br/>Resolve issues first"]
     end
 
-    FromPRD --> Architecture
-    Architecture --> GateCheck
-    GateCheck -->|PASS| Phase4["<b>Phase 4: Implementation</b>"]
-    GateCheck -->|CONCERNS/FAIL| Architecture
-    FromPRD -.->|Level 2 only| Level2Skip
-    Level2Skip -.-> Phase4
+    FromPlanning -->|Quick Flow| QuickFlow
+    FromPlanning -->|BMad Method<br/>or Enterprise| Architecture
 
-    style FromPRD fill:#e1bee7,stroke:#6a1b9a,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
-    style Solutioning fill:#90caf9,stroke:#0d47a1,stroke-width:3px,color:#000
-    style Optional fill:#fff9c4,stroke:#f57f17,stroke-width:3px,color:#000
+    QuickFlow --> Phase4["<b>Phase 4: Implementation</b>"]
+    GateCheck --> Result
+    Pass --> Phase4
+    Concerns --> Phase4
+    Fail -.->|Fix issues| Architecture
+
+    style FromPlanning fill:#e1bee7,stroke:#6a1b9a,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style QuickFlow fill:#c5e1a5,stroke:#33691e,stroke-width:3px,color:#000
+    style BMadEnterprise fill:#90caf9,stroke:#0d47a1,stroke-width:3px,color:#000
+    style Optional fill:#ffcdd2,stroke:#c62828,stroke-width:3px,color:#000
+    style Result fill:#fff9c4,stroke:#f57f17,stroke-width:3px,color:#000
     style Phase4 fill:#ffcc80,stroke:#e65100,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
 
-    style Architecture fill:#64b5f6,stroke:#0d47a1,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
-    style GateCheck fill:#64b5f6,stroke:#0d47a1,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
-    style Level2Skip fill:#fff59d,stroke:#f57f17,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style SkipArch fill:#aed581,stroke:#1b5e20,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style Architecture fill:#42a5f5,stroke:#0d47a1,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style SecArch fill:#ef9a9a,stroke:#c62828,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style DevOps fill:#ef9a9a,stroke:#c62828,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style GateCheck fill:#42a5f5,stroke:#0d47a1,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style Pass fill:#81c784,stroke:#388e3c,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style Concerns fill:#ffb74d,stroke:#f57f17,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
+    style Fail fill:#e57373,stroke:#d32f2f,stroke-width:2px,color:#000
 ```
 
 ---
 
 ## Quick Reference
 
-| Workflow                   | Project Levels | Purpose                                     |
-| -------------------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
-| **architecture**           | 2-4            | Technical architecture and design decisions |
-| **solutioning-gate-check** | 3-4            | Validate planning/solutioning completeness  |
+| Workflow                   | Agent     | Track                    | Purpose                                     |
+| -------------------------- | --------- | ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------- |
+| **architecture**           | Architect | BMad Method, Enterprise  | Technical architecture and design decisions |
+| **solutioning-gate-check** | Architect | BMad Complex, Enterprise | Validate planning/solutioning completeness  |
 
 **When to Skip Solutioning:**
 
-- **Level 0-1**: Simple changes don't need architecture → Skip to Phase 4 (Implementation)
-- **Level 2**: Optional - use if technically complex, skip if straightforward
+- **Quick Flow:** Simple changes don't need architecture → Skip to Phase 4
 
 **When Solutioning is Required:**
 
-- **Level 3-4**: Multi-epic, multi-agent projects → Architecture prevents conflicts
+- **BMad Method:** Multi-epic projects need architecture to prevent conflicts
+- **Enterprise:** Same as BMad Method, plus optional extended workflows (test architecture, security architecture, devops strategy) added AFTER architecture but BEFORE gate check
 
 ---
 
-## Understanding the Solutioning Phase
-
-### Why Solutioning Matters
+## Why Solutioning Matters
 
-**Problem Without Solutioning:**
+### The Problem Without Solutioning
 
-1. DEV agent implements Epic 1 using REST API
-2. DEV agent implements Epic 2 using GraphQL
-3. **Conflict**: Inconsistent API design, integration nightmare
+```
+Agent 1 implements Epic 1 using REST API
+Agent 2 implements Epic 2 using GraphQL
+Result: Inconsistent API design, integration nightmare
+```
 
-**Solution With Solutioning:**
+### The Solution With Solutioning
 
-1. **architecture** workflow decides: "Use GraphQL for all APIs"
-2. All DEV agents follow architecture decisions
-3. **Result**: Consistent implementation, no conflicts
+```
+architecture workflow decides: "Use GraphQL for all APIs"
+All agents follow architecture decisions
+Result: Consistent implementation, no conflicts
+```
 
 ### Solutioning vs Planning
 
@@ -90,221 +125,81 @@ graph TB
 | Document | PRD/GDD            | Architecture + Tech Spec |
 | Level    | Business logic     | Implementation detail    |
 
-### Scale-Adaptive Solutioning
-
-**Level 0-1 (Skip Solutioning):**
-
-- Planning: Quick Spec (tech-spec workflow)
-- Solutioning: **None**
-- Implementation: dev-story directly
-
-**Level 2 (Optional Solutioning):**
-
-- Planning: Lightweight PRD
-- Solutioning: **Optional** architecture
-- Implementation: dev-story with or without architecture
-
-**Level 3-4 (Required Solutioning):**
-
-- Planning: Standard/Comprehensive PRD
-- Solutioning: **Required** architecture + epic-tech-context
-- Gate Check: **Required** solutioning-gate-check
-- Implementation: dev-story guided by architecture
-
 ---
 
-## architecture
+## Workflow Descriptions
 
-### Purpose
+### architecture
 
-Collaborative architectural decision facilitation that produces a decision-focused architecture document optimized for preventing agent conflicts. Replaces template-driven architecture with intelligent, adaptive conversation.
+**Purpose:** Make technical decisions explicit to prevent agent conflicts. Produces decision-focused architecture document optimized for AI consistency.
 
 **Agent:** Architect
-**Phase:** 3 (Solutioning)
-**Project Levels:** 2-4
-**Required:** Level 3-4, Optional Level 2
 
-### When to Use
+**When to Use:**
 
-- Multi-epic projects (Level 3-4)
+- Multi-epic projects (BMad Complex, Enterprise)
 - Cross-cutting technical concerns
-- Multiple agents will implement different parts
+- Multiple agents implementing different parts
 - Integration complexity exists
 - Technology choices need alignment
 
 **When to Skip:**
 
-- Level 0-1 (simple changes)
-- Level 2 with straightforward tech stack
+- Quick Flow (simple changes)
+- BMad Method Simple with straightforward tech stack
 - Single epic with clear technical approach
 
-### Adaptive Conversation Approach
+**Adaptive Conversation Approach:**
 
-**This is NOT a template filler.** The architecture workflow:
+This is NOT a template filler. The architecture workflow:
 
-1. **Discovers** your technical needs through conversation
+1. **Discovers** technical needs through conversation
 2. **Proposes** architectural options with trade-offs
 3. **Documents** decisions that prevent agent conflicts
 4. **Focuses** on decision points, not exhaustive documentation
 
-### Process Overview
-
-**Phase 1: Context Discovery (Steps 1-3)**
-
-- Load PRD/GDD for requirements
-- Understand project level and complexity
-- Identify technical constraints
-- Determine existing architecture (if brownfield)
-
-**Phase 2: Architecture Definition (Steps 4-10)**
-
-- System architecture (monolith, microservices, etc.)
-- Data architecture (database, state management)
-- API design (REST, GraphQL, gRPC)
-- Frontend architecture (if applicable)
-- Integration patterns
-- Security architecture
-- Deployment architecture
-
-**Phase 3: Decision Documentation (Steps 11-13)**
-
-- Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
-- Trade-off analysis
-- Technology selections with rationale
-- Non-negotiable standards
-
-**Phase 4: Implementation Guidance (Step 14)**
-
-- Epic-specific technical notes
-- Directory structure
-- Coding standards
-- Testing strategy
-
-### Inputs
-
-Required:
-
-- **PRD.md** or **GDD.md** (from Phase 2)
-- **epics.md** (epic breakdown)
+**Key Outputs:**
 
-Optional:
+**architecture.md** containing:
 
-- Existing architecture documentation (brownfield)
-- Technical constraints document
-- Infrastructure requirements
-- Security requirements
+1. **Architecture Overview** - System context, principles, style
+2. **System Architecture** - High-level diagram, component interactions, communication patterns
+3. **Data Architecture** - Database design, state management, caching, data flow
+4. **API Architecture** - API style (REST/GraphQL/gRPC), auth, versioning, error handling
+5. **Frontend Architecture** (if applicable) - Framework, state management, component architecture, routing
+6. **Integration Architecture** - Third-party integrations, message queuing, event-driven patterns
+7. **Security Architecture** - Auth/authorization, data protection, security boundaries
+8. **Deployment Architecture** - Deployment model, CI/CD, environment strategy, monitoring
+9. **Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)** - Key decisions with context, options, trade-offs, rationale
+10. **Epic-Specific Guidance** - Technical notes per epic, implementation priorities, dependencies
+11. **Standards and Conventions** - Directory structure, naming conventions, code organization, testing
 
-### Outputs
-
-**Primary Output:** `architecture-{project-name}-{date}.md`
-
-**Document Structure:**
-
-**1. Architecture Overview**
-
-- System context
-- Key principles
-- Architectural style
-
-**2. System Architecture**
-
-- High-level system diagram
-- Component interactions
-- Communication patterns
-
-**3. Data Architecture**
-
-- Database design approach
-- State management
-- Caching strategy
-- Data flow
-
-**4. API Architecture**
-
-- API style (REST/GraphQL/gRPC)
-- Authentication/authorization
-- Versioning strategy
-- Error handling patterns
-
-**5. Frontend Architecture** (if applicable)
-
-- Framework selection
-- State management
-- Component architecture
-- Routing approach
-
-**6. Integration Architecture**
-
-- Third-party integrations
-- Message queuing
-- Event-driven patterns
-- API gateways
-
-**7. Security Architecture**
-
-- Authentication/authorization
-- Data protection
-- Security boundaries
-- Compliance requirements
-
-**8. Deployment Architecture**
-
-- Deployment model
-- CI/CD pipeline
-- Environment strategy
-- Monitoring and observability
-
-**9. Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)**
-
-- Key decisions with context
-- Options considered
-- Trade-off analysis
-- Rationale for choices
-
-**10. Epic-Specific Guidance**
-
-- Technical notes per epic
-- Implementation priorities
-- Dependency sequencing
-
-**11. Standards and Conventions**
-
-- Directory structure
-- Naming conventions
-- Code organization
-- Testing requirements
-
-### Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
-
-**Purpose:** Document **why** decisions were made, not just what was decided.
-
-**ADR Template:**
+**ADR Format (Brief):**
 
 ```markdown
 ## ADR-001: Use GraphQL for All APIs
 
-**Status:** Accepted
-**Date:** 2025-11-02
+**Status:** Accepted | **Date:** 2025-11-02
+
 **Context:** PRD requires flexible querying across multiple epics
 
 **Decision:** Use GraphQL for all client-server communication
 
 **Options Considered:**
 
-1. REST API - Familiar, well-understood, but requires multiple endpoints
-2. GraphQL - Flexible querying, single endpoint, learning curve
-3. gRPC - High performance, but poor browser support
+1. REST - Familiar but requires multiple endpoints
+2. GraphQL - Flexible querying, learning curve
+3. gRPC - High performance, poor browser support
 
 **Rationale:**
 
-- PRD requires flexible data fetching (Epic 1, Epic 3)
+- PRD requires flexible data fetching (Epic 1, 3)
 - Mobile app needs bandwidth optimization (Epic 2)
-- Team has GraphQL experience from previous project
-- Allows frontend flexibility without backend changes
+- Team has GraphQL experience
 
 **Consequences:**
 
-- Positive: Flexible querying, reduced API versioning
+- Positive: Flexible querying, reduced versioning
 - Negative: Caching complexity, N+1 query risk
 - Mitigation: Use DataLoader for batching
 
@@ -312,93 +207,40 @@ Optional:
 
 - Epic 1: User Management → GraphQL mutations
 - Epic 2: Mobile App → Optimized queries
-- Epic 3: Admin Dashboard → Complex nested queries
 ```
 
-### Example: Level 3 Architecture for E-Commerce Platform
-
-**System Architecture:**
-
-- Monolith (early stage, < 50K users)
-- PostgreSQL database
-- Redis for caching and sessions
-- Next.js for frontend
-- Deployed on Vercel + Railway
-
-**Key ADRs:**
-
-1. **ADR-001**: Use Next.js (vs React + Express)
-   - Rationale: SEO critical, SSR needed, unified codebase
-2. **ADR-002**: Use GraphQL (vs REST)
-   - Rationale: Flexible querying for dashboard, mobile optimization
-3. **ADR-003**: Use Stripe (vs PayPal + Stripe)
-   - Rationale: Simpler integration, lower fees, better UX
-
-**Epic Guidance:**
+**Example:** E-commerce platform → Monolith + PostgreSQL + Redis + Next.js + GraphQL, with ADRs explaining each choice and epic-specific guidance.
 
-- **Epic 1 (Auth)**: NextAuth.js with PostgreSQL adapter
-- **Epic 2 (Products)**: GraphQL with DataLoader for categories
-- **Epic 3 (Cart)**: Redis for session-based cart (no DB writes)
-- **Epic 4 (Checkout)**: Stripe webhooks for payment confirmation
-
-**Standards:**
-
-```
-Directory Structure:
-/pages          - Next.js routes
-/components     - Reusable UI components
-/lib            - Business logic
-  /graphql      - GraphQL schema and resolvers
-  /db           - Prisma models and migrations
-  /services     - Third-party integrations
-/tests          - Test files mirror /lib
-```
-
-### Related Workflows
-
-- **prd/gdd** (Phase 2) - Requirements input
-- **solutioning-gate-check** (Phase 3) - Validate completeness
-- **tech-spec** (Phase 3) - Epic-level specifications (optional)
-- **sprint-planning** (Phase 4) - Implementation tracking
+**Integration:** Feeds into Phase 4 (Implementation). All dev agents reference architecture during implementation.
 
 ---
 
-## solutioning-gate-check
-
-### Purpose
-
-Systematically validate that all planning and solutioning phases are complete and properly aligned before transitioning to Phase 4 implementation. Ensures PRD, architecture, and stories are cohesive with no gaps or contradictions.
-
-**Agent:** SM (Scrum Master)
-**Phase:** 3 (Solutioning)
-**Project Levels:** 3-4
-**Required:** Level 3-4 only
+### solutioning-gate-check
 
-### When to Use
+**Purpose:** Systematically validate that planning and solutioning are complete and aligned before Phase 4 implementation. Ensures PRD, architecture, and stories are cohesive with no gaps.
 
-**Always run before starting Phase 4** for Level 3-4 projects.
+**Agent:** Architect
 
-**Trigger Points:**
+**When to Use:**
 
+- **Always** before Phase 4 for BMad Complex and Enterprise projects
 - After architecture workflow completes
 - Before sprint-planning workflow
 - When stakeholders request readiness check
-- Before kicking off implementation
 
-**Skip if:**
+**When to Skip:**
 
-- Level 0-2 (no solutioning phase)
-- Exploratory prototype (no formal planning)
+- Quick Flow (no solutioning)
+- BMad Simple (no gate check required)
 
-### Purpose of Gate Check
+**Purpose of Gate Check:**
 
-**Prevents Common Issues:**
+**Prevents:**
 
 - ❌ Architecture doesn't address all epics
 - ❌ Stories conflict with architecture decisions
 - ❌ Requirements ambiguous or contradictory
 - ❌ Missing critical dependencies
-- ❌ Unclear success criteria
 
 **Ensures:**
 
@@ -406,268 +248,151 @@ Systematically validate that all planning and solutioning phases are complete an
 - ✅ All epics have clear technical approach
 - ✅ No contradictions or gaps
 - ✅ Team ready to implement
-- ✅ Stakeholders aligned
-
-### Process Overview
-
-**Phase 1: Document Loading (Step 1)**
-
-- Load PRD/GDD
-- Load architecture document
-- Load epic files
-- Load story files (if created)
-
-**Phase 2: Completeness Check (Steps 2-4)**
-
-- **PRD Completeness**: All required sections present
-- **Architecture Completeness**: All technical areas addressed
-- **Epic Completeness**: All epics from PRD have stories
-
-**Phase 3: Alignment Check (Steps 5-7)**
 
-- **PRD ↔ Architecture**: Architecture addresses all requirements
-- **Architecture ↔ Epics**: Epics align with architecture decisions
-- **Cross-Epic**: No contradictions between epics
-
-**Phase 4: Quality Check (Steps 8-10)**
-
-- **Acceptance Criteria**: All stories have clear AC
-- **Dependencies**: Dependencies identified and sequenced
-- **Risks**: High-risk items have mitigation plans
-
-**Phase 5: Reporting (Step 11)**
-
-- Generate gate check report
-- List gaps and blockers
-- Provide recommendations
-- Issue PASS/CONCERNS/FAIL decision
-
-### Gate Check Criteria
+**Check Criteria:**
 
 **PRD/GDD Completeness:**
 
-- [ ] Problem statement clear and evidence-based
-- [ ] Success metrics defined
-- [ ] User personas identified
-- [ ] Feature requirements complete
-- [ ] All epics defined with objectives
-- [ ] Non-functional requirements (NFRs) specified
-- [ ] Risks and assumptions documented
+- Problem statement clear and evidence-based
+- Success metrics defined
+- User personas identified
+- Feature requirements complete
+- All epics defined with objectives
+- Non-functional requirements (NFRs) specified
+- Risks and assumptions documented
 
 **Architecture Completeness:**
 
-- [ ] System architecture defined
-- [ ] Data architecture specified
-- [ ] API architecture decided
-- [ ] Key ADRs documented
-- [ ] Security architecture addressed
-- [ ] Epic-specific guidance provided
-- [ ] Standards and conventions defined
+- System architecture defined
+- Data architecture specified
+- API architecture decided
+- Key ADRs documented
+- Security architecture addressed
+- Epic-specific guidance provided
+- Standards and conventions defined
 
 **Epic/Story Completeness:**
 
-- [ ] All PRD features mapped to stories
-- [ ] Stories have acceptance criteria
-- [ ] Stories prioritized (P0/P1/P2/P3)
-- [ ] Dependencies identified
-- [ ] Story sequencing logical
+- All PRD features mapped to stories
+- Stories have acceptance criteria
+- Stories prioritized (P0/P1/P2/P3)
+- Dependencies identified
+- Story sequencing logical
 
 **Alignment Checks:**
 
-- [ ] Architecture addresses all PRD requirements
-- [ ] Stories align with architecture decisions
-- [ ] No contradictions between epics
-- [ ] NFRs have technical approach
-- [ ] Integration points clear
-
-**Quality Checks:**
+- Architecture addresses all PRD requirements
+- Stories align with architecture decisions
+- No contradictions between epics
+- NFRs have technical approach
+- Integration points clear
 
-- [ ] Acceptance criteria testable
-- [ ] Stories appropriately sized (<5 days)
-- [ ] High-risk items have mitigation
-- [ ] Success metrics measurable
+**Gate Decision Logic:**
 
-### Gate Decision Logic
+**✅ PASS**
 
-**PASS** ✅
-
-- All critical criteria met (PRD, Architecture, Epic completeness)
+- All critical criteria met
 - Minor gaps acceptable with documented plan
-- **Action**: Proceed to Phase 4 (Implementation)
+- **Action:** Proceed to Phase 4
 
-**CONCERNS** ⚠️
+**⚠️ CONCERNS**
 
 - Some criteria not met but not blockers
 - Gaps identified with clear resolution path
-- Risks documented with mitigation
-- **Action**: Proceed with caution, address gaps in parallel
+- **Action:** Proceed with caution, address gaps in parallel
 
-**FAIL** ❌
+**❌ FAIL**
 
 - Critical gaps or contradictions
 - Architecture missing key decisions
 - Stories conflict with PRD/architecture
-- **Action**: BLOCK Phase 4, resolve issues first
-
-### Inputs
+- **Action:** BLOCK Phase 4, resolve issues first
 
-Required:
+**Key Outputs:**
 
-- PRD.md or GDD.md
-- architecture.md
-- epics.md
-- Epic files (epic-1-_.md, epic-2-_.md, etc.)
-
-Optional:
-
-- Story files (if already created)
-- Tech spec documents
-
-### Outputs
-
-**Primary Output:** `solutioning-gate-check-{date}.md`
-
-**Document Structure:**
+**solutioning-gate-check.md** containing:
 
 1. Executive Summary (PASS/CONCERNS/FAIL)
-2. Completeness Assessment
-   - PRD/GDD Score
-   - Architecture Score
-   - Epic/Story Score
-3. Alignment Assessment
-   - PRD ↔ Architecture alignment
-   - Architecture ↔ Epic alignment
-   - Cross-epic consistency
-4. Quality Assessment
-   - Story quality
-   - Dependency clarity
-   - Risk mitigation
-5. Gaps and Recommendations
-   - Critical gaps (blockers)
-   - Minor gaps (address in parallel)
-   - Recommendations for remediation
-6. Gate Decision (PASS/CONCERNS/FAIL)
+2. Completeness Assessment (scores for PRD, Architecture, Epics)
+3. Alignment Assessment (PRD↔Architecture, Architecture↔Epics, cross-epic consistency)
+4. Quality Assessment (story quality, dependencies, risks)
+5. Gaps and Recommendations (critical/minor gaps, remediation)
+6. Gate Decision with rationale
 7. Next Steps
 
-### Example: Gate Check for E-Commerce Platform
-
-**Result:** CONCERNS ⚠️
-
-**Completeness:**
-
-- ✅ PRD complete (18/18 criteria)
-- ⚠️ Architecture missing security section (15/18 criteria)
-- ✅ Epics complete (24/24 criteria)
-
-**Alignment:**
-
-- ✅ PRD ↔ Architecture aligned
-- ⚠️ Epic 4 (Checkout) has payment gateway undefined in architecture
-- ✅ No cross-epic contradictions
-
-**Quality:**
-
-- ✅ Stories have acceptance criteria
-- ⚠️ Epic 2, Story 3 is too large (10 day estimate)
-- ✅ Dependencies identified
-
-**Gaps Identified:**
-
-1. **Critical**: Architecture missing security architecture section
-   - **Impact**: Epic 1 (Auth) and Epic 4 (Checkout) lack security guidance
-   - **Recommendation**: Complete security architecture
-
-2. **High**: Payment gateway not selected
-   - **Impact**: Epic 4 (Checkout) cannot proceed
-   - **Recommendation**: Add ADR for payment gateway selection
-
-3. **Medium**: Epic 2, Story 3 too large
-   - **Impact**: Risk of story scope creep
-   - **Recommendation**: Split into 2 stories
-
-**Gate Decision:** CONCERNS ⚠️
-
-- **Rationale**: Critical and high gaps block Epic 1 and Epic 4
-- **Action**: Resolve gaps #1 and #2 before starting implementation
-
-**Next Steps:**
-
-1. Complete security architecture section
-2. Document payment gateway ADR
-3. Split Epic 2, Story 3
-4. Re-run solutioning-gate-check
-5. If PASS → Proceed to sprint-planning
-
-### Related Workflows
-
-- **architecture** (Phase 3) - Must complete before gate check
-- **prd/gdd** (Phase 2) - Input to gate check
-- **sprint-planning** (Phase 4) - Runs after PASS decision
+**Example:** E-commerce platform → CONCERNS ⚠️ due to missing security architecture and undefined payment gateway. Recommendation: Complete security section and add payment gateway ADR before proceeding.
 
 ---
 
-## Integration with Phase 2 (Planning) and Phase 4 (Implementation)
+## Integration with Planning and Implementation
 
 ### Planning → Solutioning Flow
 
-**Level 0-1:**
+**Quick Flow:**
 
 ```
-Planning (tech-spec Quick Spec)
+Planning (tech-spec by PM)
   → Skip Solutioning
-  → Implementation (dev-story)
+  → Phase 4 (Implementation)
 ```
 
-**Level 2:**
+**BMad Method:**
 
 ```
-Planning (prd Lightweight)
-  → Optional: architecture (if complex)
-  → Implementation (sprint-planning → dev-story)
+Planning (prd by PM)
+  → architecture (Architect)
+  → solutioning-gate-check (Architect)
+  → Phase 4 (Implementation)
 ```
 
-**Level 3-4:**
+**Enterprise:**
 
 ```
-Planning (prd Standard/Comprehensive)
-  → architecture (Required)
-  → solutioning-gate-check (Required)
-  → Implementation (sprint-planning → dev-story)
+Planning (prd by PM - same as BMad Method)
+  → architecture (Architect)
+  → Optional: security-architecture (Architect, future)
+  → Optional: devops-strategy (Architect, future)
+  → solutioning-gate-check (Architect)
+  → Phase 4 (Implementation)
 ```
 
+**Note on TEA (Test Architect):** TEA is fully operational with 8 workflows across all phases. TEA validates architecture testability during Phase 3 reviews but does not have a dedicated solutioning workflow. TEA's primary setup occurs in Phase 2 (`*framework`, `*ci`, `*test-design`) and testing execution in Phase 4 (`*atdd`, `*automate`, `*test-review`, `*trace`, `*nfr-assess`).
+
+**Note:** Enterprise uses the same planning and architecture as BMad Method. The only difference is optional extended workflows added AFTER architecture but BEFORE gate check.
+
 ### Solutioning → Implementation Handoff
 
 **Documents Produced:**
 
-1. `architecture.md` → Guides all dev-story workflows
-2. `ADRs` (in architecture) → Referenced by agents during implementation
-3. `solutioning-gate-check.md` → Confirms readiness
+1. **architecture.md** → Guides all dev agents during implementation
+2. **ADRs** (in architecture) → Referenced by agents for technical decisions
+3. **solutioning-gate-check.md** → Confirms readiness for Phase 4
 
 **How Implementation Uses Solutioning:**
 
-- **sprint-planning**: Loads architecture for epic sequencing
-- **dev-story**: References architecture decisions and ADRs
-- **code-review**: Validates code follows architectural standards
+- **sprint-planning** - Loads architecture for epic sequencing
+- **dev-story** - References architecture decisions and ADRs
+- **code-review** - Validates code follows architectural standards
 
 ---
 
-## Best Practices for Phase 3
+## Best Practices
 
 ### 1. Make Decisions Explicit
 
-Don't leave technology choices implicit. Document decisions with rationale so future agents understand context.
+Don't leave technology choices implicit. Document decisions with rationale in ADRs so agents understand context.
 
 ### 2. Focus on Agent Conflicts
 
-Architecture's primary job is preventing conflicting implementations by different agents. Focus on cross-cutting concerns.
+Architecture's primary job is preventing conflicting implementations. Focus on cross-cutting concerns.
 
 ### 3. Use ADRs for Key Decisions
 
-Every significant technology choice should have an ADR explaining the "why", not just the "what".
+Every significant technology choice should have an ADR explaining "why", not just "what".
 
 ### 4. Keep It Practical
 
-Don't over-architect Level 2 projects. Simple projects need simple architecture.
+Don't over-architect simple projects. BMad Simple projects need simple architecture.
 
 ### 5. Run Gate Check Before Implementation
 
@@ -679,78 +404,98 @@ Architecture documents are living. Update them as you learn during implementatio
 
 ---
 
+## Decision Guide
+
+### Quick Flow
+
+- **Planning:** tech-spec (PM)
+- **Solutioning:** Skip entirely
+- **Implementation:** sprint-planning → dev-story
+
+### BMad Method
+
+- **Planning:** prd (PM)
+- **Solutioning:** architecture (Architect) → solutioning-gate-check (Architect)
+- **Implementation:** sprint-planning → epic-tech-context → dev-story
+
+### Enterprise
+
+- **Planning:** prd (PM) - same as BMad Method
+- **Solutioning:** architecture (Architect) → Optional extended workflows (security-architecture, devops-strategy) → solutioning-gate-check (Architect)
+- **Implementation:** sprint-planning → epic-tech-context → dev-story
+
+**Key Difference:** Enterprise adds optional extended workflows AFTER architecture but BEFORE gate check. Everything else is identical to BMad Method.
+
+**Note:** TEA (Test Architect) operates across all phases and validates architecture testability but is not a Phase 3-specific workflow. See [Test Architecture Guide](./test-architecture.md) for TEA's full lifecycle integration.
+
+---
+
 ## Common Anti-Patterns
 
-### ❌ Skipping Architecture for Level 3-4
+### ❌ Skipping Architecture for Complex Projects
 
 "Architecture slows us down, let's just start coding."
-→ **Result**: Agent conflicts, inconsistent design, rework
+**Result:** Agent conflicts, inconsistent design, massive rework
 
-### ❌ Over-Architecting Level 2
+### ❌ Over-Engineering Simple Projects
 
 "Let me design this simple feature like a distributed system."
-→ **Result**: Wasted time, over-engineering
+**Result:** Wasted time, over-engineering, analysis paralysis
 
 ### ❌ Template-Driven Architecture
 
 "Fill out every section of this architecture template."
-→ **Result**: Documentation theater, no real decisions made
+**Result:** Documentation theater, no real decisions made
 
 ### ❌ Skipping Gate Check
 
 "PRD and architecture look good enough, let's start."
-→ **Result**: Gaps discovered mid-sprint, wasted implementation time
+**Result:** Gaps discovered mid-sprint, wasted implementation time
 
 ### ✅ Correct Approach
 
-- Use architecture for Level 3-4 (required)
-- Keep Level 2 architecture simple (if used)
+- Use architecture for BMad Method and Enterprise (both required)
 - Focus on decisions, not documentation volume
+- Enterprise: Add optional extended workflows (test/security/devops) after architecture
 - Always run gate check before implementation
 
 ---
 
-## Decision Guide: When to Use Solutioning Workflows
-
-### Level 0-1 Projects
+## Related Documentation
 
-- **Planning**: tech-spec (Quick Spec)
-- **Solutioning**: **Skip entirely**
-- **Implementation**: dev-story directly
+- [Phase 2: Planning Workflows](./workflows-planning.md) - Previous phase
+- [Phase 4: Implementation Workflows](./workflows-implementation.md) - Next phase
+- [Scale Adaptive System](./scale-adaptive-system.md) - Understanding tracks
+- [Agents Guide](./agents-guide.md) - Complete agent reference
 
-### Level 2 Projects (Simple)
-
-- **Planning**: prd (Lightweight)
-- **Solutioning**: **Skip** if straightforward tech
-- **Implementation**: sprint-planning → dev-story
+---
 
-### Level 2 Projects (Technically Complex)
+## Troubleshooting
 
-- **Planning**: prd (Lightweight)
-- **Solutioning**: architecture (simplified)
-- **Gate Check**: Optional
-- **Implementation**: sprint-planning → dev-story
+**Q: Do I always need architecture?**
+A: No. Quick Flow skips it. BMad Method and Enterprise both require it.
 
-### Level 3-4 Projects
+**Q: How do I know if I need architecture?**
+A: If you chose BMad Method or Enterprise track in planning (workflow-init), you need architecture to prevent agent conflicts.
 
-- **Planning**: prd/gdd (Standard/Comprehensive)
-- **Solutioning**: architecture (comprehensive) → **Required**
-- **Gate Check**: solutioning-gate-check → **Required**
-- **Implementation**: sprint-planning → epic-tech-context → dev-story
+**Q: What's the difference between architecture and tech-spec?**
+A: Tech-spec is implementation-focused for simple changes. Architecture is system design for complex multi-epic projects.
 
----
+**Q: Can I skip gate check?**
+A: Only for Quick Flow. BMad Method and Enterprise both require gate check before Phase 4.
 
-## Summary
+**Q: What if gate check fails?**
+A: Resolve the identified gaps (missing architecture sections, conflicting requirements) and re-run gate check.
 
-Phase 3 Solutioning workflows bridge planning and implementation:
+**Q: How long should architecture take?**
+A: BMad Method: 1-2 days for architecture. Enterprise: 2-3 days total (1-2 days architecture + 0.5-1 day optional extended workflows). If taking longer, you may be over-documenting.
 
-| Workflow                   | Purpose                               | When Required                            |
-| -------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
-| **architecture**           | Make technical decisions explicit     | Level 3-4 (required), Level 2 (optional) |
-| **solutioning-gate-check** | Validate readiness for implementation | Level 3-4 only                           |
+**Q: Do ADRs need to be perfect?**
+A: No. ADRs capture key decisions with rationale. They should be concise (1 page max per ADR).
 
-**Key Takeaway:** Solutioning prevents agent conflicts in multi-epic projects by documenting architectural decisions before implementation begins.
+**Q: Can I update architecture during implementation?**
+A: Yes! Architecture is living. Update it as you learn. Use `correct-course` workflow for significant changes.
 
-**Next Phase:** Implementation (Phase 4) - Sprint-based story development
+---
 
-See: [workflows-implementation.md](./workflows-implementation.md)
+_Phase 3 Solutioning - Technical decisions before implementation._