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How to Implement a Story How to implement a story using the dev-story workflow

Use the dev-story workflow to implement a story with tests following the architecture and conventions.


When to Use This

  • After create-story has prepared the story file
  • When ready to write code for a story
  • Story dependencies are marked DONE

Prerequisites

  • BMad Method installed
  • DEV agent available
  • Story file created by create-story
  • Architecture and tech-spec available for context

Steps

1. Load the DEV Agent

Start a fresh chat and load the DEV agent.

2. Run the Workflow

*dev-story

3. Provide Story Context

Point the agent to the story file created by create-story.

4. Implement with Guidance

The DEV agent:

  • Reads the story file and acceptance criteria
  • References architecture decisions
  • Follows existing code patterns
  • Implements with tests

5. Complete Implementation

Work with the agent until all acceptance criteria are met.


What Happens

The dev-story workflow:

  1. Reads context - Story file, architecture, existing patterns
  2. Plans implementation - Identifies files to create/modify
  3. Writes code - Following conventions and patterns
  4. Writes tests - Unit, integration, or E2E as appropriate
  5. Validates - Runs tests and checks acceptance criteria

Key Principles

One Story at a Time

Complete each story's full lifecycle before starting the next. This prevents context switching and ensures quality.

Follow Architecture

The DEV agent references:

  • ADRs for technology decisions
  • Standards for naming and structure
  • Existing patterns in the codebase

Write Tests

Every story includes appropriate tests:

  • Unit tests for business logic
  • Integration tests for API endpoints
  • E2E tests for critical flows

After Implementation

  1. Update sprint-status.yaml - Mark story as READY FOR REVIEW
  2. Run code-review - Quality assurance
  3. Address feedback - If code review finds issues
  4. Mark DONE - After code review passes

Tips

  • Keep the story file open for reference
  • Ask the agent to explain decisions
  • Run tests frequently during implementation
  • Don't skip tests for "simple" changes

Troubleshooting

Q: Story needs significant changes mid-implementation? A: Run correct-course to analyze impact and route appropriately.

Q: Can I work on multiple stories in parallel? A: Not recommended. Complete one story's full lifecycle first.

Q: What if implementation reveals the story is too large? A: Split the story and document the change.