Building with Workflows

This guide shows you how to effectively use Bootspring workflows for your development process, from simple features to complex releases.

Understanding Workflows#

Workflows are structured development processes that:

• Guide you through phases with the right agents
• Track progress with completion signals
• Ensure quality with best practices at each step

Choosing the Right Workflow#

For New Features#

Use Feature Development for most new functionality:

This workflow guides you through:

1. Design - Plan the feature with ui-ux-expert and api-expert
2. Implementation - Build with backend/frontend experts
3. Testing - Verify with testing-expert
4. Review - Final check with security/performance experts

For Bug Fixes#

For small fixes, you might not need a full workflow. But for significant bugs:

For Security Work#

Use Security Audit for security-focused work:

For Performance Work#

Use Performance Optimization:

For Releases#

Use Launch Preparation before deploying:

Workflow Lifecycle#

Starting#

Working Through Phases#

Each phase has recommended agents. Invoke them:

Advancing#

When a phase is complete:

Tracking Signals#

Mark completion signals as you achieve them:

Completing#

When all phases are done:

Practical Example: Building User Authentication#

1. Start the Workflow#

2. Design Phase#

Outputs:

• API contract for auth endpoints
• UI mockups for auth screens
• Database schema for users

3. Move to Implementation#

4. Implementation Phase#

5. Move to Testing#

6. Testing Phase#

7. Move to Review#

8. Review Phase#

9. Complete#

Using Parallel Execution#

For independent work, use parallel workflows:

Backend and frontend development happen simultaneously:

Handling Failures#

If something goes wrong:

Chaining Workflows#

For complex processes, use composition:

Best Practices#

1. Start with the Right Workflow#

Don't over-engineer small tasks, but don't skip workflows for complex work.

2. Use Agents at Each Phase#

The recommended agents exist for a reason. Invoke them.

3. Track Your Signals#

Completion signals help you know when phases are truly done.

4. Handle Failures Properly#

Use the remediation system instead of abandoning workflows.

5. Review Your History#

Learn from past workflows to improve your process.

Quick Reference#

Related#

• Workflows Overview
• Parallel Execution
• Adaptive Workflows
• Workflow Composition