Quick Path

Type: Pipeline variant

Definition

The quick path is an accelerated route through the Kelly software factory used for features and bug fixes. It skips Stage 2 (Research/CIS loop) and goes straight to Planning.

When to Use

  • Feature: A new capability on an existing product (not a new product)
  • Bug fix: Remediation without product change or user-facing impact

The classification is made at Intake (Stage 1) and recorded in intake.md.

Stages on Quick Path

  1. Intake (with quick-path: true)
  2. Planning
  3. Implementation
  4. Testing (TEA audit)
  5. Release

Full Pipeline vs Quick Path

The full pipeline is used for new products — it includes the CIS research loop (Stage 2). Quick path skips research because the product context is already established.