> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://grandcentral.backbase.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Phases

> ADLC phases breakdown

Quick reference for each ADLC phase with key activities.

## Phase 1: Prepare APIs and data

Set up data sources, APIs, and MCP servers:

* Configure MCP servers (banking domain or custom)
* Set up vector database for RAG (if needed)
* Document and expose APIs

<Tip>
  Use pre-integrated banking MCPs. See **[Platform architecture](/agentic-ai/architecture/overview)**.
</Tip>

## Phase 2: Build agents

Implement your agent with framework, tools, and knowledge:

* Choose framework (Agno, LangChain, etc.)
* Code agent logic and instructions
* Connect tools (MCP servers or APIs)
* Set up RAG if needed
* Create FastAPI endpoints

<Tip>
  Start with **[starter kits](/agentic-ai/starter-kits/overview)** for pre-configured templates.
</Tip>

## Phase 3: Evaluate agents

Test performance, safety, and quality before deployment:

* Run unit tests
* Evaluate with LLM judges (Langfuse)
* Human review for complex cases
* Red teaming (security tests)
* Measure metrics (latency, cost, accuracy)

<Warning>
  **Never skip evaluation**. Agents must pass safety checks before production.
</Warning>

## Phase 4: Run agents

Deploy to production and expose via APIM:

* Deploy via CI/CD (auto on merge) or Helm
* Configure APIM endpoint
* Set up monitoring dashboards
* Configure alerts

<Tip>
  See **[CI/CD workflows](/agentic-ai/ci-cd-workflows/overview)** for automation details.
</Tip>

## Continuous: Monitor and govern

Ongoing monitoring, security, and compliance:

**Monitoring:**

* Track performance (latency, cost, errors)
* Review traces for issues
* Set up alerts (PagerDuty, Grafana)

**Governance:**

* Enforce guardrails (AI Gateway, Nemo Guardrails)
* Run security scans regularly
* Periodic red teaming
* Compliance audits

## Next steps

* **[Starter kits](/agentic-ai/starter-kits/overview)**: Jumpstart build phase
* **[CI/CD workflows](/agentic-ai/ci-cd-workflows/overview)**: Automate run phase
* **[Creating Your First Agent](/agentic-ai/getting-started/creating-first-agent)**: End-to-end guide