Application Development Workflow #
Template for software projects including services, tools, libraries, and applications. Covers the common phases of software development lifecycle.
Legend: ✅ Complete | 🔄 In Progress | ⏳ Planned
Project Vision & Scope #
Define what the application aims to achieve and establish boundaries.
In Scope
- Core functionality and features
- Target platforms and environments
- Key integrations and dependencies
- User personas and use cases
Out of Scope
- Features explicitly excluded
- Integrations deferred to future phases
- Capabilities beyond project goals
Milestone: Requirements & User Stories ⏳ #
Capture what the application needs to do.
| Task | Status |
|---|---|
| User personas and journeys | ⏳ |
| Functional requirements | ⏳ |
| Non-functional requirements (performance, security) | ⏳ |
| Acceptance criteria | ⏳ |
| Prioritized backlog | ⏳ |
| Risk assessment | ⏳ |
Milestone: Architecture & Design ⏳ #
Define how the application will be structured.
| Task | Status |
|---|---|
| High-level architecture diagram | ⏳ |
| Technology stack selection | ⏳ |
| Data model design | ⏳ |
| API/interface design | ⏳ |
| Security architecture | ⏳ |
| Integration patterns | ⏳ |
| Error handling strategy | ⏳ |
Milestone: Development Environment ⏳ #
Establish the foundation for development.
| Task | Status |
|---|---|
| Repository setup | ⏳ |
| Build system configuration | ⏳ |
| Dependency management | ⏳ |
| Local development environment | ⏳ |
| Code style and linting rules | ⏳ |
| Pre-commit hooks | ⏳ |
| Development documentation | ⏳ |
Milestone: Core Implementation ⏳ #
Build the application functionality.
| Task | Status |
|---|---|
| Project scaffolding | ⏳ |
| Core domain logic | ⏳ |
| Data layer implementation | ⏳ |
| API/interface implementation | ⏳ |
| Authentication/authorization | ⏳ |
| External integrations | ⏳ |
| Configuration management | ⏳ |
| Logging and observability | ⏳ |
Milestone: Testing & Quality ⏳ #
Ensure the application works correctly.
| Task | Status |
|---|---|
| Unit test framework setup | ⏳ |
| Unit test coverage | ⏳ |
| Integration tests | ⏳ |
| End-to-end tests | ⏳ |
| Performance testing | ⏳ |
| Security testing | ⏳ |
| Code review process | ⏳ |
Milestone: CI/CD Pipeline ⏳ #
Automate build, test, and deployment.
| Task | Status |
|---|---|
| CI pipeline configuration | ⏳ |
| Automated test execution | ⏳ |
| Build artifact creation | ⏳ |
| Container/package publishing | ⏳ |
| Deployment automation | ⏳ |
| Environment promotion strategy | ⏳ |
| Rollback procedures | ⏳ |
Milestone: Documentation ⏳ #
Create documentation for users and developers.
| Task | Status |
|---|---|
| README and quickstart | ⏳ |
| API documentation | ⏳ |
| User guide | ⏳ |
| Configuration reference | ⏳ |
| Troubleshooting guide | ⏳ |
| Contributing guidelines | ⏳ |
| Architecture decision records | ⏳ |
Milestone: Release & Deployment ⏳ #
Ship the application to users.
| Task | Status |
|---|---|
| Release versioning strategy | ⏳ |
| Changelog generation | ⏳ |
| Release packaging | ⏳ |
| Deployment to production | ⏳ |
| Monitoring and alerting | ⏳ |
| Incident response procedures | ⏳ |
| Post-release validation | ⏳ |