QUAD™
Quick Unified Agentic Development
A Software Development Methodology for the AI Era
4 Rings + AI Agents + Docs-First
QUAD combines four functional rings with AI agents at every step and a documentation-first approach. The result: faster delivery, consistent quality, and no knowledge silos.
The 4 Rings of QUAD
Four functional rings, each with dedicated roles and AI agent helpers. Business and technical focus varies by ring.
Management
Business 70% / Technical 30%
Roles:
AI Agents:
Story Agent, Scheduling Agent, Documentation Agent, Estimation Agent
Development
Business 30% / Technical 70%
Roles:
AI Agents:
Dev Agent (UI), Dev Agent (API), Code Review Agent, Refactor Agent
QA
Business 30% / Technical 70%
Roles:
AI Agents:
UI Test Agent, API Test Agent, Performance Agent, Test Generator
Infrastructure
Business 20% / Technical 80%
Roles:
AI Agents:
Deploy Agents (DEV/QA/PROD), Monitoring Agent, Incident Agent
Shared vs Dedicated Resources
Ring 4 (Infra) is typically shared across all projects. Ring 3 (QA) is often shared. Rings 1-2 are more dedicated.
AI Agent Pipeline
AI agents assist at every step. Humans maintain control and make key decisions. No Scrum Master needed - the Scheduling Agent handles coordination.
Key Innovation: AI Replaces Scrum Master
The Scheduling Agent handles meeting coordination, calendar analysis, action item tracking, and status updates. Human meetings become optional "Pulse" syncs instead of mandatory standups.
Docs-First Development
Documentation is not an afterthought. Flow Documents combine UI specs, API calls, database queries, and test cases in one place. QA never says "I don't know what to test."
Traditional Approach
QUAD Flow Documentation
Flow Document Structure
QUAD Cycle: Milestone Flow
Monthly checkpoints with continuous flow within. No sprint pressure, no artificial deadlines. AI agents work continuously; humans review at checkpoints.
Why QUAD?
Designed for the AI era. Less meetings, better documentation, happier teams.
Faster Delivery
AI handles repetitive tasks, humans focus on decisions
Better Documentation
Docs-First means nothing gets lost, QA knows what to test
Less Meetings
AI dashboard replaces standups, optional Pulse syncs
No Knowledge Silos
One source of truth, easy onboarding
Happy Employees
Less stress, potential 4-day work week
Easy Transitions
People can move between projects, everything documented
Productivity Improvements
Flexible Hierarchy
Rules can be customized at each level. Each level adds restrictions; none can contradict upper levels.
Role-Based Dashboards
Each role sees a tailored view. Drill down from company overview to individual tasks.
Company Level
Executive / CTO View
Director Level
Program / Portfolio View
Tech Lead Level
Team View
Team Member Level
Individual View
Get Started with QUAD
Start small. Add agents gradually. Build confidence.
Minimum team: 4 people (one per ring). Expand based on project needs.