Test Architect (TEA)

Risk-based testing workflows, automation guidance, and release gates for BMad Method

What is TEA?

TEA (Test Engineering Architect) is a BMAD module for testing strategy and automation. It provides nine workflows covering learning, setup, design, automation, review, and release gates.

Workflow‑Driven: Multiple workflows covering covering day to day activities of a test architect.
Consistent Outputs: Knowledge-base guidance keeps standards consistent, no matter the agent being used.
Risk‑Based: P0–P3 prioritization from probability × impact.
Release Gates: Evidence‑backed go/no‑go decisions with traceability.

Quick Install

npx bmad-method install
# Select: Test Architect (TEA)

Then trigger workflows via chat:

tea         # Load TEA agent
test-design # Run Test Design workflow

Getting Started

Pick a path:

New to Testing? Start with TEA Academy - Learn testing from fundamentals to advanced practices (7 sessions, 1-2 weeks)
TEA Lite: Start with Test Automation only (30 minutes)
Full TEA: Start with the TEA Overview for the complete workflow map
Enterprise: Choose Greenfield or Brownfield

Core Workflows

Workflow	Trigger	Purpose
Teach Me Testing	TMT	Learn testing (7 sessions, 1-2 weeks)
Framework Setup	TF	Scaffold test framework
CI/CD Integration	CI	Set up quality pipeline
Test Design	TD	Risk-based test planning
ATDD	AT	Failing acceptance tests (TDD)
Test Automation	TA	Expand automation coverage
Test Review	RV	Quality audit with scoring
Requirements Tracing	TR	Coverage mapping + gate decision
NFR Assessment	NR	Non-functional requirements evaluation

Documentation Structure

Tutorial: Learn TEA step-by-step
How-To Guides: Task-focused instructions
Explanation: Understand concepts and architecture
Reference: Commands, configuration, knowledge base
Glossary: Terminology and definitions

Support

Issues: GitHub Issues