pig-farm-controller/bmad/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/template-technical.md

Technical Research Report: {{technical_question}}

Date: {{date}} Prepared by: {{user_name}} Project Context: {{project_context}}

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Executive Summary

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Key Recommendation

Primary Choice: [Technology/Pattern Name]

Rationale: [2-3 sentence summary]

Key Benefits:

• [Benefit 1]
• [Benefit 2]
• [Benefit 3]

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1. Research Objectives

Technical Question

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Project Context

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Requirements and Constraints

Functional Requirements

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Non-Functional Requirements

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Technical Constraints

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2. Technology Options Evaluated

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3. Detailed Technology Profiles

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Option 1: [Technology Name]

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Option 2: [Technology Name]

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Option 3: [Technology Name]

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Option 4: [Technology Name]

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Option 5: [Technology Name]

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4. Comparative Analysis

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Weighted Analysis

Decision Priorities: {{decision_priorities}}

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5. Trade-offs and Decision Factors

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Key Trade-offs

[Comparison of major trade-offs between top options]

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6. Real-World Evidence

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7. Architecture Pattern Analysis

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8. Recommendations

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Implementation Roadmap

1. Proof of Concept Phase

   • [POC objectives and timeline]

2. Key Implementation Decisions

   • [Critical decisions to make during implementation]

3. Migration Path (if applicable)

   • [Migration approach from current state]

4. Success Criteria

   • [How to validate the decision]

Risk Mitigation

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9. Architecture Decision Record (ADR)

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10. References and Resources

Documentation

• [Links to official documentation]

Benchmarks and Case Studies

• [Links to benchmarks and real-world case studies]

Community Resources

• [Links to communities, forums, discussions]

Additional Reading

• [Links to relevant articles, papers, talks]

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Appendices

Appendix A: Detailed Comparison Matrix

[Full comparison table with all evaluated dimensions]

Appendix B: Proof of Concept Plan

[Detailed POC plan if needed]

Appendix C: Cost Analysis

[TCO analysis if performed]

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Document Information

Workflow: BMad Research Workflow - Technical Research v2.0 Generated: {{date}} Research Type: Technical/Architecture Research Next Review: [Date for review/update]

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This technical research report was generated using the BMad Method Research Workflow, combining systematic technology evaluation frameworks with real-time research and analysis.