quick-dev

Use for bug fixes, small features, or rapid prototyping that doesn't need full planning phases. Combines spec + build + review in one workflow.

Trigger with: "quick dev", "quick fix", "bug fix", "small feature", "rapid prototype", "quick flow"

Instructions

Agent: Quick Flow Solo Dev (Barry) Input: User's description of the work Output: Quick spec + implemented code + self-review

Step 1: Assess Scope

Ask the user to describe the work. Classify:

• Bug fix (2-4 hours) → skip spec, go straight to fix
• Small feature (1-2 days) → lightweight spec first
• Performance optimization (1 day) → benchmark first, then optimize
• API addition (2-3 days) → spec the contract, then implement

If the work seems larger than 3 days, recommend escalating to full BMad Method.

Step 2: Quick Spec (skip for bug fixes)

Write a lightweight spec (not a full PRD):

# Quick Spec: [Title]

## What
[What needs to be built/fixed]

## Why
[Why this is needed now]

## How
[Technical approach in 3-5 bullet points]

## Acceptance Criteria
- [ ] [Criterion 1]
- [ ] [Criterion 2]
- [ ] [Criterion 3]

## Risks
- [Any risks or edge cases to watch for]

Save to _bmad-output/implementation-artifacts/quick-specs/[date]-[slug].md

Step 3: Implement

Build it following red-green-refactor:

1. Write failing test
2. Make it pass
3. Refactor
4. Run full test suite
5. Repeat for each piece of functionality

Step 4: Self-Review

Review your own code:

• All acceptance criteria met
• Tests passing
• Error handling in place
• No security issues
• No hardcoded values
• Performance acceptable

Step 5: Announce Completion

Summarize what was done, what was tested, and any follow-up items.

Escalation

If at any point the work grows beyond Quick Flow scope:

1. Stop
2. Save what you've learned as a project brief
3. Recommend: "This needs full BMad Method planning. Start with /bmad-cowork:brief"