The Forge Method

A specification-first, stage-gate feature delivery framework combining BDD, ATDD, and approval gates to make every feature objectively verifiable.

Why it matters

  • Reduces rework by catching ambiguity before code is written.
  • Generates documentation as a byproduct — not as extra work.
  • Makes AI adoption safe by keeping human governance at every gate.

Pipeline

Specification Gate 1 Test Contract Gate 2 Schema Deploy Gate 3 E2E Pass

Three phases

Phase 1

Human teams

Structured delivery with specification-first practices and human approval at every gate.

Phase 2

Human + Agent

AI agents handle routine tasks while humans retain approval authority and creative control.

Phase 3

AI-scaled with human governance

Agents drive delivery end-to-end. Humans set policy, review gates, and handle exceptions.

Our tools bring The Forge Method to life — Alloy manages your interface contracts, Crucible keeps your Service Bus healthy.

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