Welcome to FLOW (Fluid Learning Optimization Workflow) - a revolutionary approach to software development designed for the age of AI agents. This documentation will guide you through the philosophy, framework, and implementation of FLOW in your organization.
What is FLOW?
FLOW is a post-agile methodology that replaces the rigid sprint cycles of traditional frameworks with continuous objective streams. It's built from the ground up for teams that include AI agents as first-class participants in the development process.
Key Innovation
Unlike Scrum's fixed time boxes and planned iterations, FLOW operates on continuous streams where objectives are completed when ready, not when a sprint ends.
Why FLOW?
The software development landscape has fundamentally changed with the introduction of AI coding assistants. Traditional methodologies like Scrum were designed for human teams with human constraints:
- Fixed working hours (9-5)
- Need for synchronous communication
- Context switching penalties
- Meeting fatigue
AI agents don't have these constraints. They can work 24/7, maintain perfect context, and collaborate asynchronously. FLOW is designed to leverage these capabilities while still supporting human team members.
Core Principles
1. Continuous Flow
Work flows continuously without artificial sprint boundaries. Features are released when ready, not held back for sprint completion.
2. AI-Native Design
Built for hybrid teams of humans and AI agents. Optimizes for asynchronous work and 24/7 productivity.
3. Objective Streams
Replace static backlogs with dynamic streams of objectives that adapt to changing priorities in real-time.
4. Emergent Architecture
Architecture evolves based on actual needs rather than upfront planning. AI agents help maintain consistency.
Getting Started
Ready to implement FLOW in your organization? Start by exploring the documentation:
Part I: Theory & Principles
Understand the philosophy and core concepts behind FLOW
Part II: The Framework
Learn about roles, artifacts, ceremonies, and metrics
Part III: Implementation
Practical guide to implementing FLOW in your team
Part IV: Evolution
The future of FLOW and how you can contribute