From b84cdb546ea451958aba180f8a14da1802ce142d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jason Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:14:04 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Enhance high-level product planning document MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit - Fix typo in title (Palnning -> Planning) - Reorganize content into 8 logical sections with clear hierarchy - Add comprehensive details and examples for each planning area - Eliminate redundancy between Server/Hosting/Deployment sections - Expand missing areas: security, performance, business operations - Structure content to align with BMad Method PRD and Architecture templates 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.ai/code) Co-Authored-By: Claude --- high-level-product-plan.md | 147 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 147 insertions(+) create mode 100644 high-level-product-plan.md diff --git a/high-level-product-plan.md b/high-level-product-plan.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ccfd78131 --- /dev/null +++ b/high-level-product-plan.md @@ -0,0 +1,147 @@ +# High Level Product Planning Considerations + +## 1. Product Architecture & Type + +### Application Type +- **SaaS Platform**: Multi-tenant cloud-based service +- **Web Application**: Browser-based interface +- **Desktop Application**: Native OS application +- **Mobile Application**: iOS/Android native or hybrid +- **Script/CLI Tool**: Command-line utilities +- **API/Service**: Backend service or microservice +- **Embedded System**: IoT or hardware-integrated software + +### Client Architecture +- **Thick Client**: Rich desktop application with local processing +- **Thin Client**: Browser-based or minimal client with server processing +- **Progressive Web App**: Web app with native-like capabilities +- **Hybrid Mobile**: Cross-platform mobile framework (React Native, Flutter) + +### Multi-Platform Considerations +- **Target Platforms**: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android +- **Cross-Platform Strategy**: Native per platform vs unified framework +- **Platform-Specific Features**: OS integration, notifications, file systems + +## 2. Technology Stack + +### Programming Languages +- **Primary Language**: Main development language +- **Secondary Languages**: Supporting languages for specific components +- **Language Ecosystem**: Package managers, community, long-term support + +### Frameworks & Libraries +- **Frontend Framework**: React, Vue, Angular, Svelte +- **Backend Framework**: Express, Django, Spring, FastAPI +- **Database**: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis +- **Key Dependencies**: Third-party libraries and their stability + +### Development Tools +- **Build Tools**: Webpack, Vite, Parcel +- **Testing Framework**: Jest, Cypress, PyTest +- **Code Quality**: ESLint, Prettier, SonarQube +- **Documentation**: JSDoc, Sphinx, GitBook + +## 3. Infrastructure & Deployment + +### Hosting Strategy +- **Cloud Provider**: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Vercel, Netlify +- **On-Premises**: Self-hosted infrastructure +- **Hybrid**: Mixed cloud and on-premises approach +- **Multi-Cloud**: Vendor diversification strategy + +### Deployment Architecture +- **Containerization**: Docker, Kubernetes, container orchestration +- **CI/CD Pipeline**: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins +- **Infrastructure as Code**: Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi +- **Monitoring & Observability**: Logging, metrics, tracing, alerting + +### Environment Management +- **Development Environment**: Local development setup +- **Staging Environment**: Pre-production testing +- **Production Environment**: Live system configuration +- **Environment Parity**: Consistency across environments + +## 4. Data & Security + +### Data Architecture +- **Database Strategy**: Relational vs NoSQL, data modeling +- **Data Migration**: Schema changes, data transformation +- **Backup Strategy**: Automated backups, disaster recovery +- **Data Privacy**: GDPR, CCPA, data protection compliance + +### Security Considerations +- **Authentication**: User login, SSO, multi-factor authentication +- **Authorization**: Role-based access control, permissions +- **Data Encryption**: At rest and in transit +- **Security Auditing**: Penetration testing, vulnerability scanning +- **Infrastructure Security**: Network security, server hardening + +## 5. User Experience & Access + +### User Types & Permissions +- **End Users**: Primary application users +- **Administrators**: System configuration and management +- **API Users**: Developers using APIs +- **Support Users**: Customer service and technical support + +### Access Patterns +- **Single User**: Personal productivity tools +- **Multi-User**: Team collaboration features +- **Multi-Tenant**: Isolated customer environments +- **Public Access**: Open registration vs invitation-only + +### Accessibility & Compliance +- **WCAG Compliance**: Web accessibility standards +- **Mobile Accessibility**: Screen readers, voice control +- **Internationalization**: Multi-language support, localization +- **Regulatory Compliance**: Industry-specific requirements + +## 6. Scalability & Performance + +### Performance Requirements +- **Response Time**: Acceptable latency for user actions +- **Throughput**: Concurrent users, requests per second +- **Availability**: Uptime requirements, downtime tolerance +- **Scalability**: Horizontal vs vertical scaling strategy + +### Resource Management +- **Server Resources**: CPU, memory, storage requirements +- **Database Performance**: Query optimization, indexing strategy +- **Content Delivery**: CDN, static asset optimization +- **Caching Strategy**: Application, database, and browser caching + +## 7. Business & Operational Considerations + +### Support & Maintenance +- **Support Model**: Self-service, tiered support, dedicated support +- **Service Level Agreements**: Response times, resolution commitments +- **Training Requirements**: User onboarding, ongoing education +- **Maintenance Windows**: Update schedules, downtime planning + +### Business Model Integration +- **Pricing Strategy**: Subscription, usage-based, one-time purchase +- **Feature Tiers**: Free, basic, premium feature sets +- **Analytics & Reporting**: Usage tracking, business intelligence +- **Integration Requirements**: Third-party services, API partnerships + +### Risk Management +- **Liability Planning**: Error handling, data loss protection +- **Business Continuity**: Backup plans, disaster recovery +- **Vendor Dependencies**: Third-party service reliability +- **Technical Debt**: Code quality, refactoring strategy + +## 8. Development Process + +### Code Management +- **Version Control**: Git workflow, branching strategy +- **Code Review**: Pull request process, quality gates +- **Documentation**: API docs, technical specifications +- **Testing Strategy**: Unit, integration, end-to-end testing + +### Project Management +- **Development Methodology**: Agile, Scrum, Kanban +- **Release Planning**: Feature releases, hotfix procedures +- **Quality Assurance**: Testing processes, bug tracking +- **Performance Monitoring**: Application metrics, user analytics + +