bmad-plus 0.12.2 → 0.14.0

package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-dev-studio/categories/implementation/correct-course.md

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+---
 name: bmad-correct-course
-description: 'Manage significant changes during sprint execution. Use when the user says "correct course" or "propose sprint change"'
+description: Adapt a delivery plan to an evidenced change while preserving commitments and decisions.
 ---
 
-# Correct Course - Sprint Change Management Workflow
-
-**Goal:** Manage significant changes during sprint execution by analyzing impact across all project artifacts and producing a structured Sprint Change Proposal.
-
-**Your Role:** You are a Developer navigating change management. Analyze the triggering issue, assess impact across PRD, epics, architecture, and UX artifacts, and produce an actionable Sprint Change Proposal with clear handoff.
-
-## Conventions
-
-- Bare paths (e.g. `checklist.md`) resolve from the skill root.
-- `this skill directory` resolves to this skill's installed directory (where `agent configuration` lives).
-- `{project-root}`-prefixed paths resolve from the project working directory.
-- `{skill-name}` resolves to the skill directory's basename.
-
-## On Activation
-
-### Step 1: Resolve the Workflow Block
-
-<!-- Adapted for BMAD+: original script dependency removed -->
-
-**If the script fails**, resolve the `workflow` block yourself by reading these three files in base → team → user order and applying the same structural merge rules as the resolver:
-
-1. `this skill file` — defaults
-2. `{project-root}/custom/{skill-name}.toml` — team overrides
-3. `{project-root}/custom/{skill-name}.user.toml` — personal overrides
-
-Any missing file is skipped. Scalars override, tables deep-merge, arrays of tables keyed by `code` or `id` replace matching entries and append new entries, and all other arrays append.
-
-### Step 2: Execute Prepend Steps
-
-Execute each entry in `{workflow.activation_steps_prepend}` in order before proceeding.
-
-### Step 3: Load Persistent Facts
-
-Treat every entry in `{workflow.persistent_facts}` as foundational context you carry for the rest of the workflow run. Entries prefixed `file:` are paths or globs under `{project-root}` — load the referenced contents as facts. All other entries are facts verbatim.
-
-### Step 4: Load Config
-
-Load config from `{project-root}/project config` and resolve:
-
-- `project_name`, `user_name`
-- `communication_language`, `document_output_language`
-- `user_skill_level`
-- `implementation_artifacts`
-- `planning_artifacts`
-- `project_knowledge`
-- `date` as system-generated current datetime
-- YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT in your Agent communication style with the config `{communication_language}`
-- Language MUST be tailored to `{user_skill_level}`
-- Generate all documents in `{document_output_language}`
-- DOCUMENT OUTPUT: Updated epics, stories, or PRD sections. Clear, actionable changes. User skill level (`{user_skill_level}`) affects conversation style ONLY, not document updates.
-
-### Step 5: Greet the User
-
-Greet `{user_name}`, speaking in `{communication_language}`.
-
-### Step 6: Execute Append Steps
-
-Execute each entry in `{workflow.activation_steps_append}` in order.
-
-Activation is complete. Begin the workflow below.
-
-## Paths
-
-- `default_output_file` = `{planning_artifacts}/sprint-change-proposal-{date}.md`
-
-## Input Files
-
-| Input | Path | Load Strategy |
-|-------|------|---------------|
-| PRD | `{planning_artifacts}/*prd*.md` (whole) or `{planning_artifacts}/*prd*/*.md` (sharded) | FULL_LOAD |
-| Epics | `{planning_artifacts}/*epic*.md` (whole) or `{planning_artifacts}/*epic*/*.md` (sharded) | FULL_LOAD |
-| Architecture | `{planning_artifacts}/*architecture*.md` (whole) or `{planning_artifacts}/*architecture*/*.md` (sharded) | FULL_LOAD |
-| UX Design | `{planning_artifacts}/*ux*.md` (whole) or `{planning_artifacts}/*ux*/*.md` (sharded) | FULL_LOAD |
-| Spec | `{planning_artifacts}/*spec-*.md` (whole) | FULL_LOAD |
-| Document Project | `{project_knowledge}/index.md` (sharded) | INDEX_GUIDED |
-
-## Execution
-
-### Document Discovery - Loading Project Artifacts
-
-**Strategy**: Course correction needs broad project context to assess change impact accurately. Load all available planning artifacts.
-
-**Discovery Process for FULL_LOAD documents (PRD, Epics, Architecture, UX Design, Spec):**
-
-1. **Search for whole document first** - Look for files matching the whole-document pattern (e.g., `*prd*.md`, `*epic*.md`, `*architecture*.md`, `*ux*.md`, `*spec-*.md`)
-2. **Check for sharded version** - If whole document not found, look for a directory with `index.md` (e.g., `prd/index.md`, `epics/index.md`)
-3. **If sharded version found**:
-   - Read `index.md` to understand the document structure
-   - Read ALL section files listed in the index
-   - Process the combined content as a single document
-4. **Priority**: If both whole and sharded versions exist, use the whole document
-
-**Discovery Process for INDEX_GUIDED documents (Document Project):**
-
-1. **Search for index file** - Look for `{project_knowledge}/index.md`
-2. **If found**: Read the index to understand available documentation sections
-3. **Selectively load sections** based on relevance to the change being analyzed — do NOT load everything, only sections that relate to the impacted areas
-4. **This document is optional** — skip if `{project_knowledge}` does not exist (greenfield projects)
-
-**Fuzzy matching**: Be flexible with document names — users may use variations like `prd.md`, `bmm-prd.md`, `product-requirements.md`, etc.
-
-**Missing documents**: Not all documents may exist. PRD and Epics are essential; Architecture, UX Design, Spec, and Document Project are loaded if available. HALT if PRD or Epics cannot be found.
-
-<workflow>
-
-<step n="1" goal="Initialize Change Navigation">
-  <action>Confirm change trigger and gather user description of the issue</action>
-  <action>Ask: "What specific issue or change has been identified that requires navigation?"</action>
-  <action>Verify access to project documents:</action>
-    - PRD (Product Requirements Document) — required
-    - Current Epics and Stories — required
-    - Architecture documentation — optional, load if available
-    - UI/UX specifications — optional, load if available
-  <action>Ask user for mode preference:</action>
-    - **Incremental** (recommended): Refine each edit collaboratively
-    - **Batch**: Present all changes at once for review
-  <action>Store mode selection for use throughout workflow</action>
-
-<action if="change trigger is unclear">HALT: "Cannot navigate change without clear understanding of the triggering issue. Please provide specific details about what needs to change and why."</action>
-
-<action if="PRD or Epics are unavailable">HALT: "Need access to PRD and Epics to assess change impact. Please ensure these documents are accessible. Architecture and UI/UX will be used if available."</action>
-</step>
-
-<step n="2" goal="Execute Change Analysis Checklist">
-  <action>Read fully and follow the systematic analysis from: checklist.md</action>
-  <action>Work through each checklist section interactively with the user</action>
-  <action>Record status for each checklist item:</action>
-    - [x] Done - Item completed successfully
-    - [N/A] Skip - Item not applicable to this change
-    - [!] Action-needed - Item requires attention or follow-up
-  <action>Maintain running notes of findings and impacts discovered</action>
-  <action>Present checklist progress after each major section</action>
-
-<action if="checklist cannot be completed">Identify blocking issues and work with user to resolve before continuing</action>
-</step>
-
-<step n="3" goal="Draft Specific Change Proposals">
-<action>Based on checklist findings, create explicit edit proposals for each identified artifact</action>
-
-<action>For Story changes:</action>
-
-- Show old → new text format
-- Include story ID and section being modified
-- Provide rationale for each change
-- Example format:
-
-  ```
-  Story: [STORY-123] User Authentication
-  Section: Acceptance Criteria
-
-  OLD:
-  - User can log in with email/password
-
-  NEW:
-  - User can log in with email/password
-  - User can enable 2FA via authenticator app
-
-  Rationale: Security requirement identified during implementation
-  ```
-
-<action>For PRD modifications:</action>
-
-- Specify exact sections to update
-- Show current content and proposed changes
-- Explain impact on MVP scope and requirements
-
-<action>For Architecture changes:</action>
-
-- Identify affected components, patterns, or technology choices
-- Describe diagram updates needed
-- Note any ripple effects on other components
-
-<action>For UI/UX specification updates:</action>
-
-- Reference specific screens or components
-- Show wireframe or flow changes needed
-- Connect changes to user experience impact
-
-<check if="mode is Incremental">
-  <action>Present each edit proposal individually</action>
-  <ask>Review and refine this change? Options: Approve [a], Edit [e], Skip [s]</ask>
-  <action>Iterate on each proposal based on user feedback</action>
-</check>
-
-<action if="mode is Batch">Collect all edit proposals and present together at end of step</action>
-
-</step>
-
-<step n="4" goal="Generate Sprint Change Proposal">
-<action>Compile comprehensive Sprint Change Proposal document with following sections:</action>
-
-<action>Section 1: Issue Summary</action>
-
-- Clear problem statement describing what triggered the change
-- Context about when/how the issue was discovered
-- Evidence or examples demonstrating the issue
-
-<action>Section 2: Impact Analysis</action>
-
-- Epic Impact: Which epics are affected and how
-- Story Impact: Current and future stories requiring changes
-- Artifact Conflicts: PRD, Architecture, UI/UX documents needing updates
-- Technical Impact: Code, infrastructure, or deployment implications
-
-<action>Section 3: Recommended Approach</action>
-
-- Present chosen path forward from checklist evaluation:
-  - Direct Adjustment: Modify/add stories within existing plan
-  - Potential Rollback: Revert completed work to simplify resolution
-  - MVP Review: Reduce scope or modify goals
-- Provide clear rationale for recommendation
-- Include effort estimate, risk assessment, and timeline impact
-
-<action>Section 4: Detailed Change Proposals</action>
-
-- Include all refined edit proposals from Step 3
-- Group by artifact type (Stories, PRD, Architecture, UI/UX)
-- Ensure each change includes before/after and justification
-
-<action>Section 5: Implementation Handoff</action>
-
-- Categorize change scope:
-  - Minor: Direct implementation by Developer agent
-  - Moderate: Backlog reorganization needed (PO/DEV)
-  - Major: Fundamental replan required (PM/Architect)
-- Specify handoff recipients and their responsibilities
-- Define success criteria for implementation
-
-<action>Present complete Sprint Change Proposal to user</action>
-<action>Write Sprint Change Proposal document to {default_output_file}</action>
-<ask>Review complete proposal. Continue [c] or Edit [e]?</ask>
-</step>
-
-<step n="5" goal="Finalize and Route for Implementation">
-<action>Get explicit user approval for complete proposal</action>
-<ask>Do you approve this Sprint Change Proposal for implementation? (yes/no/revise)</ask>
-
-<check if="no or revise">
-  <action>Gather specific feedback on what needs adjustment</action>
-  <action>Return to appropriate step to address concerns</action>
-  <goto step="3">If changes needed to edit proposals</goto>
-  <goto step="4">If changes needed to overall proposal structure</goto>
-
-</check>
-
-<check if="yes the proposal is approved by the user">
-  <action>Finalize Sprint Change Proposal document</action>
-  <action>Determine change scope classification:</action>
-
-- **Minor**: Can be implemented directly by Developer agent
-- **Moderate**: Requires backlog reorganization and PO/DEV coordination
-- **Major**: Needs fundamental replan with PM/Architect involvement
-
-<action>Provide appropriate handoff based on scope:</action>
-
-</check>
-
-<check if="Minor scope">
-  <action>Route to: Developer agent for direct implementation</action>
-  <action>Deliverables: Finalized edit proposals and implementation tasks</action>
-</check>
-
-<check if="Moderate scope">
-  <action>Route to: Product Owner / Developer agents</action>
-  <action>Deliverables: Sprint Change Proposal + backlog reorganization plan</action>
-</check>
-
-<check if="Major scope">
-  <action>Route to: Product Manager / Solution Architect</action>
-  <action>Deliverables: Complete Sprint Change Proposal + escalation notice</action>
-
-<action>Confirm handoff completion and next steps with user</action>
-<action>Document handoff in workflow execution log</action>
-</check>
-
-</step>
-
-<step n="6" goal="Workflow Completion">
-<action>Summarize workflow execution:</action>
-  - Issue addressed: {{change_trigger}}
-  - Change scope: {{scope_classification}}
-  - Artifacts modified: {{list_of_artifacts}}
-  - Routed to: {{handoff_recipients}}
-
-<action>Confirm all deliverables produced:</action>
-
-- Sprint Change Proposal document
-- Specific edit proposals with before/after
-- Implementation handoff plan
-
-<action>Report workflow completion to user with personalized message: "Correct Course workflow complete, {user_name}!"</action>
-<action>Remind user of success criteria and next steps for Developer agent</action>
-<!-- Adapted for BMAD+: original script dependency removed -->
-</step>
-
-</workflow>
+# Correct course
+
+Read the [execution guide](../../shared/execution.md) and
+[Oholiab's role](dev-agent.md).
+
+## Inputs
+
+A request or supplied artifact describing the changed requirement, discovered
+constraint or delivery problem. Read the affected plan, requirements, decisions
+and actual project state. Determine whether the user requested analysis, a
+proposal or implementation of the adjustment.
+
+## Procedure
+
+1. Describe the trigger and its evidence. State the previous assumption or
+   commitment and what is now different. Separate an observed constraint from a
+   proposed preference change.
+2. Trace impact through requirements, interfaces, stories, tests, deployment and
+   completed work as applicable. Identify unaffected work that can continue and
+   preserve existing manual statuses.
+3. Consider realistic responses, including a small correction, a changed sequence
+   or an explicit scope revision. Compare behavior, compatibility, dependencies,
+   recovery and effort uncertainty. Avoid inventing estimates or alternatives
+   that cannot satisfy the user's goal.
+4. Recommend an option and state the decisions or authorization still needed.
+   Existing user authorization covers work within that scope; do not introduce
+   a new approval ritual. When only a proposal was requested, prepare the concrete
+   changes and their consequences without silently applying them.
+5. For an authorized adjustment, update only the affected artifacts and code.
+   Preserve requirement/story IDs where possible; record replacements and
+   superseded decisions. Reconcile the plan with ongoing or already delivered
+   work rather than resetting it.
+6. Validate the revised dependency order, acceptance criteria and compatibility.
+   Run the checks appropriate to any implementation change. Record open risks,
+   external prerequisites and a recovery path for consequential state changes.
+
+## Output and acceptance
+
+Write the report for correct-course with trigger, previous assumptions, impact
+map, options considered, selected or proposed decision, artifact changes and
+verification evidence.
+
+The adjustment is complete when its authorized changes are consistent and
+reviewable, affected commitments are explicit, and required checks have evidence.
+A proposal remains a proposal until the relevant decision is established.
+Unresolved effects should identify the exact dependent work they prevent.
+
+## Continue
+
+Compare the trigger and affected artifacts with current state. Preserve decisions
+already acted on and inspect whether their assumptions still hold. Resume at the
+first unresolved impact or unapplied authorized change; never reapply a migration
+or reverse human work from a stale plan.