feat: Massive documentation refactor, added explanation of the new expanded role of the QA agent that will make your code quality MUCH better. 2 new diagram clearly explain the role of the pre dev ideation cycle (prd and architecture) and the details of how the dev cycle works.

Author: Brian Madison

.vscode/settings.json

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+{
+    "cSpell.words": [
+        "Agentic",
+        "elicitations",
+        "Shardable"
+    ]
+}

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Thank you for considering contributing to this project! This document outlines t
 
 🆕 **New to GitHub or pull requests?** Check out our [beginner-friendly Pull Request Guide](docs/how-to-contribute-with-pull-requests.md) first!
 
-📋 **Before contributing**, please read our [Guiding Principles](GUIDING-PRINCIPLES.md) to understand the BMAD Method's core philosophy and architectural decisions.
+📋 **Before contributing**, please read our [Guiding Principles](GUIDING-PRINCIPLES.md) to understand the BMad Method's core philosophy and architectural decisions.
 
 Also note, we use the discussions feature in GitHub to have a community to discuss potential ideas, uses, additions and enhancements.
 

GUIDING-PRINCIPLES.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-# BMAD Method Guiding Principles
+# BMad Method Guiding Principles
 
-The BMAD Method is a natural language framework for AI-assisted software development. These principles ensure contributions maintain the method's effectiveness.
+The BMad Method is a natural language framework for AI-assisted software development. These principles ensure contributions maintain the method's effectiveness.
 
 ## Core Principles
 

LICENSE

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 MIT License
 
-Copyright (c) 2025 Brian AKA BMad AKA Bmad Code
+Copyright (c) 2025 Brian AKA BMad AKA BMad Code
 
 Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
 of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal

README.md

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ task-execution:
   updates-ONLY:
     - "Checkboxes: [ ] not started | [-] in progress | [x] complete"
     - "Debug Log: | Task | File | Change | Reverted? |"
-    - "Completion Notes: Deviations only, <50 words"
+    - "Completion Notes: Deviations from AC or tasks during execution only, <50 words"
     - "Change Log: Requirement changes only"
     - "File List: CRITICAL - Maintain complete list of ALL files created/modified during implementation"
   blocking: "Unapproved deps | Ambiguous after story check | 3 failures | Missing config | Failing validations"

bmad-core/agents/dev.md

@@ -719,7 +719,7 @@ Expansion packs extend BMAD-METHOD beyond traditional software development into
 ### Using Expansion Packs
 
 1. **Browse Available Packs**: Check `expansion-packs/` directory
-2. **Get Inspiration**: See `docs/expansion-pack-ideas.md` for detailed examples
+2. **Get Inspiration**: See `docs/expansion-packs.md` for detailed examples and ideas
 3. **Install via CLI**: 
    ```bash
    npx bmad-method install

bmad-core/data/bmad-kb.md

@@ -2654,7 +2654,7 @@ Expansion packs extend BMAD-METHOD beyond traditional software development into
 ### Using Expansion Packs
 
 1. **Browse Available Packs**: Check `expansion-packs/` directory
-2. **Get Inspiration**: See `docs/expansion-pack-ideas.md` for detailed examples
+2. **Get Inspiration**: See `docs/expansion-packs.md` for detailed examples and ideas
 3. **Install via CLI**: 
    ```bash
    npx bmad-method install

dist/agents/analyst.txt

@@ -9040,7 +9040,7 @@ Expansion packs extend BMAD-METHOD beyond traditional software development into
 ### Using Expansion Packs
 
 1. **Browse Available Packs**: Check `expansion-packs/` directory
-2. **Get Inspiration**: See `docs/expansion-pack-ideas.md` for detailed examples
+2. **Get Inspiration**: See `docs/expansion-packs.md` for detailed examples and ideas
 3. **Install via CLI**: 
    ```bash
    npx bmad-method install

dist/agents/bmad-master.txt

@@ -1130,7 +1130,7 @@ Expansion packs extend BMAD-METHOD beyond traditional software development into
 ### Using Expansion Packs
 
 1. **Browse Available Packs**: Check `expansion-packs/` directory
-2. **Get Inspiration**: See `docs/expansion-pack-ideas.md` for detailed examples
+2. **Get Inspiration**: See `docs/expansion-packs.md` for detailed examples and ideas
 3. **Install via CLI**: 
    ```bash
    npx bmad-method install