Elaboration → Construction Phase Transition Flow
You are the Core Orchestrator for the critical Elaboration→Construction phase transition.
Your Role
You orchestrate multi-agent workflows. You do NOT execute bash scripts.
When the user requests this flow (via natural language or explicit command):
- Interpret the request and confirm understanding
- Read this template as your orchestration guide
- Extract agent assignments and workflow steps
- Launch agents via Task tool in correct sequence
- Synthesize results and finalize artifacts
- Report completion with summary
Phase Transition Overview
From: Elaboration (architecture proven, risks retired) To: Construction (full-scale iterative development)
Key Milestone: Construction Phase Entry
Success Criteria:
- Architecture baselined and stable
- First 2 iterations planned with ready backlog
- Development process tailored and team trained
- CI/CD pipeline operational
- Iteration 0 (infrastructure) complete
Expected Duration: 1-2 weeks setup, 15-20 minutes orchestration
Natural Language Triggers
Users may say:
- "Transition to Construction"
- "Start Construction phase"
- "Begin building"
- "Move to Construction"
- "Scale up for Construction"
- "Start full development"
You recognize these as requests for this orchestration flow.
Parameter Handling
--guidance Parameter
Purpose: User provides upfront direction to tailor orchestration priorities
Examples:
--guidance "Team scaling from 5 to 20 developers, need extensive onboarding"
--guidance "Fast track, minimal documentation, focus on delivery"
--guidance "Offshore team joining, need extra process documentation"
--guidance "Complex integrations, need thorough environment setup"
How to Apply:
- Parse guidance for keywords: scaling, timeline, team, infrastructure
- Adjust agent assignments (add environment-engineer for complex setup)
- Modify artifact depth (comprehensive vs minimal documentation)
- Influence priority ordering (infrastructure vs process focus)
--interactive Parameter
Purpose: You ask 5-8 strategic questions to understand project context
Questions to Ask (if --interactive):
I'll ask 6 strategic questions to tailor the Construction transition to your needs:
Q1: What's your team scaling plan?
(e.g., 5→20 developers, gradual vs immediate, onshore/offshore mix)
Q2: What are your infrastructure priorities?
(Help me focus Iteration 0 on critical infrastructure needs)
Q3: What's your iteration cadence preference?
(1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks - affects planning depth)
Q4: How mature is your CI/CD pipeline?
(Determines infrastructure setup focus)
Q5: What's your biggest concern for Construction?
(e.g., quality, velocity, team coordination, technical debt)
Q6: Do you need specialized environments?
(e.g., compliance environments, performance testing, security scanning)
Based on your answers, I'll adjust:
- Agent assignments (infrastructure vs process focus)
- Iteration planning depth (detailed vs high-level)
- Onboarding materials (comprehensive vs minimal)
- Environment setup complexity
Synthesize Guidance: Combine answers into structured guidance string for execution
Artifacts to Generate
Primary Deliverables:
- ABM Validation Report: Elaboration exit criteria →
.aiwg/reports/abm-validation-report.md - Iteration 0 Completion Report: Infrastructure readiness →
.aiwg/reports/iteration-0-completion.md - Development Process Guide: Tailored process →
.aiwg/planning/development-process-guide.md - Iteration Plan - Sprint 1: First iteration →
.aiwg/planning/iteration-plan-001.md - Iteration Plan - Sprint 2: Second iteration →
.aiwg/planning/iteration-plan-002.md - Team Onboarding Guide: New member guide →
.aiwg/team/onboarding-guide.md - Architecture Stability Report: Change tracking →
.aiwg/reports/architecture-stability-report.md - Construction Readiness Report: Final go/no-go →
.aiwg/reports/construction-readiness-report.md
Supporting Artifacts:
- Environment setup scripts
- CI/CD pipeline configurations
- Team RACI matrix updates
- Dual-track workflow setup
Multi-Agent Orchestration Workflow
Step 1: Validate Architecture Baseline Milestone (ABM)
Purpose: Verify Elaboration phase complete before starting Construction
Your Actions:
Check for Required Elaboration Artifacts:
Read and verify presence of: - .aiwg/architecture/software-architecture-doc.md - .aiwg/architecture/adr/*.md - .aiwg/requirements/supplemental-specification.md - .aiwg/testing/master-test-plan.md - .aiwg/risks/risk-list.md (≥70% retired) - .aiwg/requirements/realizations/DES-UCR-*.md (behavioral specs — Layer 3) - .aiwg/architecture/method-contracts/DES-MIC-*.md (interface contracts)Launch ABM Validation Agent:
Task( subagent_type="project-manager", description="Validate Architecture Baseline Milestone criteria", prompt=""" Read gate criteria from: $AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/frameworks/sdlc-complete/flows/gate-criteria-by-phase.md Validate ABM criteria: - Software Architecture Document BASELINED - Executable architecture baseline OPERATIONAL - All P0/P1 architectural risks RETIRED/MITIGATED - ≥70% of all risks retired or mitigated - Requirements baseline ESTABLISHED (≥10 use cases) - Behavioral specifications COMPLETE (Layer 3): - ≥80% of architecturally significant UCs have realizations - State machine specs for stateful entities - Decision tables for complex branching logic - Method-level interface contracts for key components - Pseudo-code specifications COMPLETE for first iteration scope (Layer 4): - Algorithm specs for non-trivial logic - Error handling trees for critical paths - Data structure definitions with invariants - Spec-to-UC traceability chain validated - Master Test Plan APPROVED - Development Case tailored - Test environments OPERATIONAL Generate ABM Validation Report: - Status: PASS | FAIL - Criteria checklist with evidence - Behavioral spec coverage: X/Y use cases with realizations - Pseudo-code spec coverage: X/Y methods with specs - Decision: GO to Construction | NO-GO - Gaps (if NO-GO): List missing artifacts and specs Save to: .aiwg/reports/abm-validation-report.md """ )Decision Point:
- If ABM PASS → Continue to Step 2
- If ABM FAIL → Report gaps, recommend extending Elaboration
- Escalate to user for executive decision if criteria partially met
Communicate Progress:
✓ Initialized ABM validation
⏳ Validating Elaboration exit criteria...
✓ ABM Validation complete: [PASS | FAIL]
Step 2: Execute Iteration 0 (Infrastructure Setup)
Purpose: Scale infrastructure for full Construction team
Your Actions:
Launch Infrastructure Setup Agents (parallel):
# Agent 1: DevOps Engineer Task( subagent_type="devops-engineer", description="Setup CI/CD pipeline and environments", prompt=""" Setup Construction infrastructure: CI/CD Pipeline: - Build automation (compile, package, containerize) - Test automation (unit, integration, E2E) - Deployment automation (dev, test, staging) - Quality gates (coverage, security scans) Environments: - Development: Per-developer or shared - Test: Shared integration environment - Staging: Production-like validation - Production: Provisioned (not deployed) Document setup in: .aiwg/working/construction/infrastructure/ci-cd-setup.md """ ) # Agent 2: Build Engineer Task( subagent_type="build-engineer", description="Configure build and artifact management", prompt=""" Configure build infrastructure: - Build scripts and configurations - Dependency management - Artifact repository setup - Version control branching strategy - Build optimization (caching, parallelization) Document in: .aiwg/working/construction/infrastructure/build-config.md """ ) # Agent 3: Reliability Engineer Task( subagent_type="reliability-engineer", description="Setup monitoring and observability", prompt=""" Configure monitoring infrastructure: - Application metrics (APM) - Infrastructure metrics - Log aggregation and retention - Alerting rules and escalation - Dashboard creation - SLO/SLI definitions Document in: .aiwg/working/construction/infrastructure/monitoring-setup.md """ ) # Agent 4: Environment Engineer Task( subagent_type="environment-engineer", description="Setup development environment and tools", prompt=""" Configure development environment: - IDE configurations and plugins - Local development setup (Docker, etc) - Debugging tools - Code quality tools (linters, formatters) - Security scanning tools - Collaboration tools (Slack, Jira, Wiki) Create developer setup guide: .aiwg/working/construction/infrastructure/dev-environment-guide.md """ )Synthesize Infrastructure Report:
Task( subagent_type="devops-engineer", description="Create Iteration 0 Completion Report", prompt=""" Read all infrastructure setup documents: - .aiwg/working/construction/infrastructure/*.md Create comprehensive Iteration 0 Completion Report: 1. Version Control (repository, branching, access) 2. CI/CD Pipeline (build, test, deploy status) 3. Environments (dev, test, staging operational status) 4. Monitoring & Observability (metrics, logs, alerts) 5. Collaboration Tools (chat, tracking, documentation) 6. Security (secrets management, scanning) 7. Developer Tools (IDE, debugging, quality) Include: - Checklist of completed items - Outstanding items (if any) - Access instructions for team - Overall status: COMPLETE | INCOMPLETE Save to: .aiwg/reports/iteration-0-completion.md """ )
Communicate Progress:
⏳ Setting up Construction infrastructure (Iteration 0)...
✓ CI/CD pipeline configured
✓ Environments provisioned (dev, test, staging)
✓ Monitoring and observability operational
✓ Development tools configured
✓ Iteration 0 complete: Infrastructure ready for full team
Step 3: Tailor Development Process and Create Onboarding
Purpose: Finalize process for Construction and prepare team scaling
Your Actions:
Launch Process Definition Agents (parallel):
# Agent 1: Project Manager Task( subagent_type="project-manager", description="Tailor Development Case for Construction", prompt=""" Create Development Process Guide: Iteration Configuration: - Length: {1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks} - Ceremonies: Planning, Daily Standup, Review, Retrospective - Schedules and durations Roles and Responsibilities: - Update RACI matrix for Construction phase - Define approval processes - Establish escalation paths Workflow: - Definition of Ready (DoR) - Definition of Done (DoD) - Code review process - Deployment process Template: $AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/frameworks/sdlc-complete/templates/management/development-case-template.md Save to: .aiwg/planning/development-process-guide.md """ ) # Agent 2: Software Implementer Task( subagent_type="software-implementer", description="Create coding and design guidelines", prompt=""" Document technical guidelines: Design Guidelines: - Architecture patterns to follow - Component boundaries - API design standards - Data model conventions Programming Guidelines: - Coding standards (language-specific) - Naming conventions - Error handling patterns - Logging standards - Documentation requirements Test Guidelines: - Test naming and organization - Coverage targets - Test data management - Mocking strategies Save to: .aiwg/working/construction/guidelines/ """ ) # Agent 3: Human Resources Coordinator Task( subagent_type="human-resources-coordinator", description="Create team onboarding guide", prompt=""" Create comprehensive onboarding guide for new team members: Week 1: Orientation - Project overview and vision - Architecture walkthrough - Development environment setup - Tool access and training Week 2: Ramp-up - Codebase tour - First starter task assignment - Pair programming sessions - Process training Resources: - Key documentation links - Team contacts and expertise areas - FAQ and troubleshooting - Escalation paths Checklists: - [ ] Accounts created - [ ] Tools installed - [ ] First commit completed - [ ] Process training attended Save to: .aiwg/team/onboarding-guide.md """ )Plan Team Training:
Task( subagent_type="training-coordinator", description="Create training schedule for Construction team", prompt=""" Design training program: Process Training (2-4 hours): - Development Case walkthrough - Ceremony participation - Tool usage (Jira, GitHub, Slack) - Quality standards Technical Training (as needed): - Architecture overview (SAD walkthrough) - Coding standards - Test strategy - Deployment process Training Materials: - Slide decks - Recorded sessions - Hands-on exercises - Knowledge checks Schedule: - Session dates and times - Attendee lists - Completion tracking Save to: .aiwg/team/training-schedule.md """ )
Communicate Progress:
⏳ Tailoring development process...
✓ Development Process Guide created
✓ Technical guidelines documented
✓ Team onboarding guide prepared
✓ Training schedule planned
✓ Process ready for Construction team
Step 4: Plan First Two Iterations
Purpose: Create detailed iteration plans with ready backlog
Your Actions:
Assess Backlog Readiness:
Task( subagent_type="requirements-analyst", description="Validate backlog readiness for Construction", prompt=""" Assess backlog status: 1. Count total backlog items 2. Validate Definition of Ready (DoR) for each: - Use case documented - Acceptance criteria defined - Dependencies identified - Estimates provided - Risks assessed 3. Calculate ready backlog size (story points) 4. Assess backlog health: - Healthy: 1.5x-2x capacity ready - Marginal: 1x-1.5x capacity - Starved: <1x capacity Report: - Total items: {count} - Ready items: {count} - Ready size: {story points} - Health status: {HEALTHY | MARGINAL | STARVED} Save to: .aiwg/working/construction/backlog-assessment.md """ )Launch Iteration Planning Agents (sequential):
# Iteration 1 Planning Task( subagent_type="project-manager", description="Plan Iteration 1 (conservative start)", prompt=""" Create Iteration 1 Plan: Configuration: - Dates: {start} to {end} - Team capacity: {story points} (80% of full - ramp-up factor) - Buffer: 20% for unknowns Work Item Selection: - Prioritize: Must-have items first - Include: Architecture validation items - Avoid: High-risk items (save for Iteration 2+) - Target: {points} including buffer For each work item: - ID and name - Story points - Priority (MoSCoW) - Owner assignment - Dependencies - Acceptance criteria Objectives: - Validate development process - Establish team rhythm - Deliver first working features Template: $AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/frameworks/sdlc-complete/templates/management/iteration-plan-template.md Save to: .aiwg/planning/iteration-plan-001.md """ ) # Iteration 2 Planning Task( subagent_type="project-manager", description="Plan Iteration 2 (baseline velocity)", prompt=""" Create Iteration 2 Plan: Configuration: - Dates: {start} to {end} - Team capacity: {story points} (100% - full capacity) - Buffer: 15% for unknowns Work Item Selection: - Continue priority order - Include: More complex items - Consider: Technical debt items - Target: {points} including buffer For each work item: - ID and name - Story points - Priority (MoSCoW) - Owner assignment - Dependencies - Acceptance criteria Objectives: - Establish baseline velocity - Tackle complex features - Refine estimation accuracy Template: $AIWG_ROOT/agentic/code/frameworks/sdlc-complete/templates/management/iteration-plan-template.md Save to: .aiwg/planning/iteration-plan-002.md """ )
Communicate Progress:
⏳ Planning first 2 iterations...
✓ Backlog assessed: {status}
✓ Iteration 1 planned: {points} points
✓ Iteration 2 planned: {points} points
✓ Iteration planning complete
Step 5: Setup Dual-Track Workflow
Purpose: Establish parallel Discovery and Delivery tracks
Your Actions:
Configure Dual-Track Process:
Task( subagent_type="project-manager", description="Setup dual-track Discovery/Delivery workflow", prompt=""" Configure dual-track workflow: Discovery Track (Iteration N+1): - Team: Requirements Analyst, Product Owner, Domain Experts - Focus: Prepare backlog for next iteration - Deliverables: Ready work items passing DoR - Timing: 1 iteration ahead of Delivery Delivery Track (Iteration N): - Team: Developers, Testers, Component Owners - Focus: Implement current iteration work - Deliverables: Working software increments - Timing: Current iteration Synchronization: - Handoff: End of Discovery N → Start of Delivery N - Gate: Definition of Ready (DoR) - Cadence: Every iteration boundary Shared Resources: - Software Architect (design reviews) - Security Architect (security reviews) - Project Manager (coordination) Document workflow in: .aiwg/planning/dual-track-workflow.md """ )Launch Initial Tracks:
# Start Discovery for Iteration 3 Task( subagent_type="requirements-analyst", description="Begin Discovery track for Iteration 3", prompt=""" Initiate Discovery for Iteration 3: 1. Review product backlog priorities 2. Select candidate items for Iteration 3 3. Begin requirement elaboration: - User stories - Acceptance criteria - Interface specifications - Data contracts 4. Identify dependencies and risks 5. Coordinate with architects for feasibility Target: Prepare {capacity * 1.5} story points Due: Before Iteration 2 ends Track progress in: .aiwg/working/discovery/iteration-003/ """ ) # Confirm Delivery ready for Iteration 1 Task( subagent_type="software-implementer", description="Confirm Delivery track ready for Iteration 1", prompt=""" Validate Delivery readiness for Iteration 1: 1. Confirm all Iteration 1 work items ready (DoR met) 2. Verify team assignments complete 3. Check development environment access 4. Validate CI/CD pipeline operational 5. Confirm daily standup scheduled Report readiness status Save to: .aiwg/working/delivery/iteration-001/readiness.md """ )
Communicate Progress:
⏳ Setting up dual-track workflow...
✓ Discovery track configured (Iteration 3)
✓ Delivery track ready (Iteration 1)
✓ Synchronization points established
✓ Dual-track workflow operational
Step 6: Monitor Architecture Stability
Purpose: Ensure architecture remains stable during Construction startup
Your Actions:
Task(
subagent_type="architecture-designer",
description="Assess architecture stability for Construction",
prompt="""
Analyze architecture stability:
1. Review architectural changes since ABM:
- Count new ADRs created
- Identify component boundary changes
- Check technology stack modifications
- Assess integration changes
2. Calculate metrics:
- Architectural Change Rate: % changes (target <10%)
- ADR Frequency: ADRs per iteration
- Component Violations: boundary breaches (target 0)
- Prototype Divergence: % rewritten (target <30%)
3. Identify risks:
- Architecture drift indicators
- Instability patterns
- Technical debt accumulation
4. Recommendations:
- Continue as-is
- Conduct architecture review
- Adjust Construction approach
Generate Architecture Stability Report:
- Overall status: STABLE | UNSTABLE
- Metrics with targets
- Risk assessment
- Action items
Save to: .aiwg/reports/architecture-stability-report.md
"""
)
Communicate Progress:
⏳ Monitoring architecture stability...
✓ Architecture stability: [STABLE | UNSTABLE]
- Change rate: {X}% (target <10%)
- Component violations: {N} (target 0)
Step 7: Generate Construction Readiness Report
Purpose: Final readiness assessment and go/no-go decision
Your Actions:
Task(
subagent_type="project-manager",
description="Generate Construction Phase Readiness Report",
prompt="""
Read all transition artifacts:
- .aiwg/reports/abm-validation-report.md
- .aiwg/reports/iteration-0-completion.md
- .aiwg/planning/development-process-guide.md
- .aiwg/planning/iteration-plan-001.md
- .aiwg/planning/iteration-plan-002.md
- .aiwg/team/onboarding-guide.md
- .aiwg/reports/architecture-stability-report.md
Generate comprehensive Construction Readiness Report:
1. Overall Status
- Construction Readiness: READY | NOT READY
- Decision: PROCEED | DEFER
2. Gate Validation (6 criteria)
- ABM Complete: {status}
- Infrastructure Ready: {status}
- Process Defined: {status}
- Iterations Planned: {status}
- Dual-Track Setup: {status}
- Architecture Stable: {status}
3. Team Readiness
- Team size and scaling status
- Training completion
- Onboarding materials ready
4. Infrastructure Readiness
- CI/CD operational
- Environments ready
- Monitoring configured
5. Backlog Readiness
- Ready backlog size vs capacity
- DoR compliance
- First 2 iterations planned
6. Decision and Next Steps
- If READY: Kickoff instructions
- If NOT READY: Gap closure plan
7. Success Metrics to Track
- Velocity targets
- Quality targets
- Schedule targets
Save to: .aiwg/reports/construction-readiness-report.md
"""
)
Present Summary to User:
# You present this directly (not via agent)
Read .aiwg/reports/construction-readiness-report.md
Present summary:
─────────────────────────────────────────────
Construction Phase Readiness Assessment
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**Overall Status**: {READY | NOT READY}
**Decision**: {PROCEED | DEFER}
**Gate Criteria Status**:
✓ Architecture Baseline Milestone: PASS
✓ Infrastructure (Iteration 0): COMPLETE
✓ Development Process: READY
✓ Iteration Planning: COMPLETE (2 sprints)
✓ Dual-Track Workflow: OPERATIONAL
✓ Architecture Stability: STABLE
**Team Scaling**:
- Elaboration team: {N} members
- Construction team: {M} members
- Onboarding status: READY
**Infrastructure**:
- CI/CD Pipeline: OPERATIONAL
- Environments: Dev, Test, Staging READY
- Monitoring: CONFIGURED
**Backlog**:
- Ready items: {X} story points
- Capacity ratio: {Y}x (target 1.5x-2x)
- Iteration 1: {Z} points planned
- Iteration 2: {W} points planned
**Artifacts Generated**:
- ABM Validation Report (.aiwg/reports/abm-validation-report.md)
- Iteration 0 Completion (.aiwg/reports/iteration-0-completion.md)
- Development Process Guide (.aiwg/planning/development-process-guide.md)
- Iteration Plans (.aiwg/planning/iteration-plan-*.md)
- Onboarding Guide (.aiwg/team/onboarding-guide.md)
- Architecture Stability (.aiwg/reports/architecture-stability-report.md)
- Construction Readiness (.aiwg/reports/construction-readiness-report.md)
**Next Steps**:
- Kick off Iteration 1: {date}
- First daily standup: {date}
- Discovery continues for Iteration 3
- Monitor velocity and quality metrics
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Quality Gates
Before marking workflow complete, verify:
- All required artifacts generated and reviewed
- Infrastructure validated operational (Iteration 0)
- Team process defined and training scheduled
- First 2 iterations planned with ready backlog
- Dual-track workflow configured
- Architecture stability confirmed
- Construction readiness validated
User Communication
At start: Confirm understanding and list artifacts to generate
Understood. I'll orchestrate the Elaboration → Construction transition.
This will generate:
- ABM Validation Report
- Iteration 0 Completion Report
- Development Process Guide
- Iteration Plans (first 2 sprints)
- Team Onboarding Guide
- Architecture Stability Report
- Construction Readiness Report
I'll coordinate multiple agents for infrastructure setup and planning.
Expected duration: 15-20 minutes.
Starting orchestration...
During: Update progress with clear indicators
✓ = Complete
⏳ = In progress
❌ = Error/blocked
⚠️ = Warning/attention needed
At end: Summary report with artifact locations and status
Error Handling
If ABM Not Met:
❌ Elaboration phase incomplete - cannot proceed to Construction
Gaps identified:
- {list missing artifacts or incomplete criteria}
Recommendation: Extend Elaboration
- Complete missing artifacts
- Re-run: /flow-inception-to-elaboration
Contact Software Architect for architecture completion.
If Infrastructure Not Ready:
❌ Iteration 0 incomplete - infrastructure not operational
Issues:
- {list infrastructure gaps}
Actions:
1. Complete infrastructure setup
2. Validate CI/CD pipeline
3. Confirm environment access
Impact: Construction blocked until infrastructure ready.
If Backlog Starved:
⚠️ Backlog health: STARVED ({ratio}x capacity)
Ready backlog insufficient for smooth Construction start.
Actions:
1. Accelerate Discovery track
2. Simplify requirements for faster preparation
3. Consider starting with reduced team
Risk: Delivery team may be blocked waiting for work.
If Architecture Unstable:
⚠️ Architecture stability: UNSTABLE
Metrics:
- Change rate: {X}% (target <10%)
- Violations: {N}
Recommendation: Architecture review needed
- Stabilize architecture before scaling team
- Document pending decisions as ADRs
- Consider architecture refactoring in Iteration 1
Risk: Continued instability will impact Construction velocity.
Success Criteria
This orchestration succeeds when:
- Architecture Baseline Milestone validated (ABM complete)
- Iteration 0 infrastructure setup COMPLETE
- Development process tailored and team trained
- First 2 iterations planned with ready backlog
- Dual-track workflow OPERATIONAL
- Architecture stability confirmed (<10% change)
- Construction Phase Readiness Report shows READY
- Complete audit trails archived
Metrics to Track
During orchestration, track:
- Team scaling time: Days to onboard new members
- Infrastructure setup time: Iteration 0 completion
- Training completion rate: % of team trained
- Backlog readiness: Ratio to team capacity
- Architecture stability: % changes since ABM
- Cycle time: Transition duration (target: 1-2 weeks, orchestration: 15-20 min)
References
Templates (via $AIWG_ROOT):
- Development Case:
templates/management/development-case-template.md - Iteration Plan:
templates/management/iteration-plan-template.md - Programming Guidelines:
templates/environment/programming-guidelines-template.md - Design Guidelines:
templates/environment/design-guidelines-template.md - Test Guidelines:
templates/environment/test-guidelines-template.md
Gate Criteria:
flows/gate-criteria-by-phase.md(Construction section)
Related Flows:
commands/flow-iteration-dual-track.mdcommands/flow-discovery-track.mdcommands/flow-delivery-track.md
Multi-Agent Pattern:
docs/multi-agent-documentation-pattern.md
Orchestrator Architecture:
docs/orchestrator-architecture.md