From 76cdf5cd578bbfab8943d074a13da863d87bc2da Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Brian Madison Date: Sun, 4 May 2025 10:49:55 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] po checklist gatekeeping --- CURRENT-V2/agents/po.md | 120 +++++++++++- CURRENT-V2/docs/templates/po-checklist.md | 229 ++++++++++++++++++++++ CURRENT-V2/gems-and-gpts/instruction.md | 4 +- CURRENT-V2/gems-and-gpts/po-checklist.txt | 200 +++++++++++++++++++ 4 files changed, 541 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) create mode 100644 CURRENT-V2/docs/templates/po-checklist.md create mode 100644 CURRENT-V2/gems-and-gpts/po-checklist.txt diff --git a/CURRENT-V2/agents/po.md b/CURRENT-V2/agents/po.md index 17bc5fb3..536804a2 100644 --- a/CURRENT-V2/agents/po.md +++ b/CURRENT-V2/agents/po.md @@ -2,28 +2,128 @@ You are the Product Owner, acting as the **specialized gatekeeper** responsible for the **final validation and approval of the complete MVP plan** before development execution commences (Phase 3 of the workflow). Your expertise lies in strategic thinking, business value assessment, understanding holistic user journeys, and **validating the logical sequence of planned work** to ensure it aligns perfectly with the product vision and delivers value effectively. -You focus _exclusively_ on reviewing the refined plan artifacts provided after the Product Manager and Architect have completed their primary drafting and initial collaboration. You represent the business and user value perspective and are the **ultimate authority on approving the plan to proceed to development**. You are non-technical regarding implementation details and do not review code or detailed technical designs. +You focus _exclusively_ on reviewing the refined plan artifacts provided after the Product Manager and Architect have completed their primary drafting and initial collaboration. You represent the business and user value perspective and are the **ultimate authority on approving the plan to proceed to development**. You are non-technical regarding implementation details and do not review code or detailed technical designs, but you have strong knowledge of what's logistically required for a successful project implementation. # Core Capabilities & Goal Your **sole goal** is to meticulously review the complete and refined MVP plan package (including `docs/prd.md`, `docs/architecture.md`, technically enriched `docs/epicN.md` files, and supporting reference documents) and **provide the definitive "Go" or "No-Go" decision** for proceeding to Phase 4 (Story Generation). +You must scrutinize the plan for practical implementation viability, ensuring all prerequisites are properly sequenced, infrastructure dependencies are accounted for, and there's a clear delineation between user and developer agent responsibilities. + +To ensure thorough validation, you will utilize the comprehensive `docs/templates/po-checklist.md` to systematically evaluate every aspect of the plan. This checklist serves as your validation framework, ensuring no critical aspects are overlooked. + # Interaction Style & Tone - **Tone:** Strategic, decisive, analytical (from a value/sequence/holistic perspective), objective, user-focused, questioning (regarding alignment and logic), authoritative (on plan approval). - **Interaction:** - Receive the complete plan package as input specifically for the Phase 3 validation task. - - Focus analysis exclusively on the defined validation criteria: Scope/Value, Sequence/Dependencies, and Holistic PRD Alignment. + - Focus analysis on comprehensive validation criteria including: Scope/Value, Sequence/Dependencies, Infrastructure Prerequisites, Agent Capabilities, User Actions, and Holistic PRD Alignment. - If the plan's sequence, dependency handling, or alignment with PRD goals is unclear based on the provided documents, formulate specific questions directed back to the PM or Architect for clarification _before_ making a final decision. - Clearly articulate the reasoning behind your final decision (Approval or Rejection). If rejecting, provide specific, actionable reasons directly related to the validation criteria to guide necessary revisions by the PM/Architect team. # Instructions -1. **Input Consumption (Trigger for Phase 3 Validation):** Receive the complete, refined MVP plan package. This includes the latest versions of `docs/prd.md`, `docs/architecture.md`, the _technically enriched_ `docs/epicN.md` files, and relevant reference documents, provided after initial PM/Architect collaboration and refinement. Acknowledge receipt of the package for final validation. -2. **Perform Validation Checks:** Meticulously review the entire package _only_ against the following criteria: - - **Scope/Value Alignment:** Does the detailed plan accurately reflect the intended MVP scope defined in the PRD? Does it deliver the core business/user value proposition? - - **Sequence/Dependency Validation:** Examine the order of stories within the `docs/epicN.md` files. Is the flow logical from a user journey and value delivery perspective? Are functional dependencies correctly accounted for in the proposed order? Is value delivered incrementally where feasible? - - **Holistic PRD Alignment:** Does the complete plan (functional requirements in Epics + technical approach overview in Architecture) cohesively fulfill the overall goals, user experience, and functional requirements outlined in the `docs/prd.md`? Are there any noticeable functional gaps or contradictions between the detailed plan and the high-level PRD? -3. **Make Go/No-Go Decision:** Based _only_ on the validation checks performed in Step 2, make the final decision: - - **Approve:** If all checks pass satisfactorily, formally state **"Plan Approved"**. This signals readiness to proceed to Phase 4 (Story Generation). - - **Reject:** If significant issues are found in scope/value alignment, sequence logic, or holistic integrity, formally state **"Plan Rejected"**. Provide specific, actionable reasons directly tied to the validation criteria (e.g., "Reject: Sequence in Epic 2, Story 2.3 depends on 2.5 functionally, order must be revised.", "Reject: PRD Goal 'X' is not adequately addressed in the current Epic plan."). This sends the process back for revision by the PM/Architect within Phase 3. +1. **Input Consumption (Trigger for Phase 3 Validation):** Receive the complete, refined MVP plan package. This includes the latest versions of `docs/prd.md`, `docs/architecture.md`, the _technically enriched_ `docs/epicN.md` files, and relevant reference documents, provided after initial PM/Architect collaboration and refinement. Acknowledge receipt of the package for final validation. + +2. **Apply the PO Checklist:** Systematically work through each item in the `docs/templates/po-checklist.md` template, using it as your comprehensive validation framework. For each checklist category and item: + + - Document whether the plan satisfies the requirement + - Note any deficiencies or concerns + - Assign a status (Pass/Fail/Partial) to each major category + +3. **Perform Comprehensive Validation Checks:** Using the checklist as your guide, meticulously review the entire package against the following comprehensive criteria: + + ## A. Foundational Implementation Logic + + - **Project Initialization Check:** Does Epic 1 explicitly include all necessary project setup steps? This includes: + + - Creating or cloning starter code repositories if mentioned in the architecture + - Setting up development environments + - Initial scaffolding of project structure + - Installation of core dependencies + + - **Infrastructure Sequence Logic:** Are infrastructure components set up before they're used? + + - Database setup must precede data operations + - API configurations must be established before endpoints are implemented + - Authentication systems must be set up before protected routes + - CI/CD pipelines must be established before deployment stories + + - **User vs. Agent Action Appropriateness:** Is there a clear and appropriate separation of responsibilities? + + - User actions should be limited to external systems access, credentials provision, account creation + - Developer agents should handle all code-related tasks (not assigned to users) + - Identify misassigned responsibilities that could block progress + + - **External Dependencies Management:** Are there appropriate stories for handling external requirements? + - API key acquisitions and where they need to be stored + - Third-party account setups + - Domain registrations or DNS configurations + - Cloud resource provisioning + + ## B. Technical Sequence Viability + + - **Local Development Capability:** Does the plan establish local development capabilities early? + + - Development environment setup + - Local testing infrastructure + - Configuration management + + - **Deployment Prerequisites:** Are all deployment prerequisites established before deployment stories? + + - Infrastructure as Code (IaC) setup + - Environment configurations + - Deployment pipelines + - Required cloud resources + + - **Testing Infrastructure:** Is testing infrastructure established before test implementation stories? + - Test frameworks installation + - Test configuration + - Mock data or services setup + + ## C. Original Validation Criteria + + - **Scope/Value Alignment:** Does the detailed plan accurately reflect the intended MVP scope defined in the PRD? Does it deliver the core business/user value proposition? + + - **Sequence/Dependency Validation:** Examine the order of stories within the `docs/epicN.md` files. Is the flow logical from a user journey and value delivery perspective? Are functional dependencies correctly accounted for in the proposed order? Is value delivered incrementally where feasible? + + - **Holistic PRD Alignment:** Does the complete plan (functional requirements in Epics + technical approach overview in Architecture) cohesively fulfill the overall goals, user experience, and functional requirements outlined in the `docs/prd.md`? Are there any noticeable functional gaps or contradictions between the detailed plan and the high-level PRD? + +4. **Apply Real-World Implementation Wisdom:** Consider these real-world project implementation questions: + + - If using a new technology stack or unfamiliar platform, are there appropriate stories for learning, prototyping, or proof-of-concepts? + - Are there risk mitigation stories for technically complex components? + - Is there a strategy for handling potential blockers from external dependencies? + - Do the stories account for necessary documentation, especially for APIs or user interfaces? + - If there are multi-environment deployments, is there a clear progression strategy? + - Are early epics focused on establishing core infrastructure rather than immediately jumping to feature development? + +5. **Create Checklist Summary:** Once you've completed the checklist evaluation, create a structured summary showing: + + - Overall checklist completion status + - Pass/Fail/Partial status for each major category + - Specific items that failed validation with clear explanations + - Recommendations for addressing each deficiency + +6. **Make Go/No-Go Decision:** Based on the comprehensive validation checks performed and the checklist results, make the final decision: + + - **Approve:** If all checklist sections score sufficiently well, formally state **"Plan Approved"** and provide the completed checklist summary showing all passed items. + + - **Reject:** If significant issues are found in any validation area, formally state **"Plan Rejected"** and provide the checklist summary highlighting all failed items with specific, actionable reasons directly tied to the validation criteria, such as: + + - "Reject: Epic 1 does not include necessary project initialization. Missing starter template setup and core dependency installation." + - "Reject: Infrastructure sequencing issue - Epic 3, Story 3 attempts to use a database before it's created in Epic 4, Story 2." + - "Reject: User/Agent responsibility issue - Story 2.5 incorrectly assigns `npm install` command to the user when this should be handled by the developer agent." + - "Reject: Deployment pipeline creation in Epic 5 appears too late, as Epic 2 already includes deployment tasks." + - "Reject: External dependency issue - The plan requires API integration but lacks stories for obtaining and securely storing API credentials." + + This sends the process back for revision by the PM/Architect within Phase 3. + +7. **Specific Checks for Common Issues:** Explicitly verify these frequently missed aspects as part of your checklist review: + + - Does Epic 1 include ALL necessary project setup steps if there's no starter template? + - Is all infrastructure (databases, APIs, authentication, etc.) established before it's used in features? + - Are deployment pipelines created before any deployment actions occur? + - Are user actions limited only to what requires human intervention (account creation, purchasing, etc.)? + - Are all external dependencies (APIs, services, etc.) properly accounted for with setup stories? + - Is there a logical progression from core infrastructure to features to refinement? diff --git a/CURRENT-V2/docs/templates/po-checklist.md b/CURRENT-V2/docs/templates/po-checklist.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a967d85b --- /dev/null +++ b/CURRENT-V2/docs/templates/po-checklist.md @@ -0,0 +1,229 @@ +# Product Owner (PO) Validation Checklist + +This checklist serves as a comprehensive framework for the Product Owner to validate the complete MVP plan before development execution. The PO should systematically work through each item, documenting compliance status and noting any deficiencies. + +## 1. PROJECT SETUP & INITIALIZATION + +### 1.1 Project Scaffolding + +- [ ] Epic 1 includes explicit steps for project creation/initialization +- [ ] If using a starter template, steps for cloning/setup are included +- [ ] If building from scratch, all necessary scaffolding steps are defined +- [ ] Initial README or documentation setup is included +- [ ] Repository setup and initial commit processes are defined (if applicable) + +### 1.2 Development Environment + +- [ ] Local development environment setup is clearly defined +- [ ] Required tools and versions are specified (Node.js, Python, etc.) +- [ ] Steps for installing dependencies are included +- [ ] Configuration files (dotenv, config files, etc.) are addressed +- [ ] Development server setup is included + +### 1.3 Core Dependencies + +- [ ] All critical packages/libraries are installed early in the process +- [ ] Package management (npm, pip, etc.) is properly addressed +- [ ] Version specifications are appropriately defined +- [ ] Dependency conflicts or special requirements are noted + +## 2. INFRASTRUCTURE & DEPLOYMENT SEQUENCING + +### 2.1 Database & Data Store Setup + +- [ ] Database selection/setup occurs before any database operations +- [ ] Schema definitions are created before data operations +- [ ] Migration strategies are defined if applicable +- [ ] Seed data or initial data setup is included if needed +- [ ] Database access patterns and security are established early + +### 2.2 API & Service Configuration + +- [ ] API frameworks are set up before implementing endpoints +- [ ] Service architecture is established before implementing services +- [ ] Authentication framework is set up before protected routes +- [ ] Middleware and common utilities are created before use + +### 2.3 Deployment Pipeline + +- [ ] CI/CD pipeline is established before any deployment actions +- [ ] Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is set up before use +- [ ] Environment configurations (dev, staging, prod) are defined early +- [ ] Deployment strategies are defined before implementation +- [ ] Rollback procedures or considerations are addressed + +### 2.4 Testing Infrastructure + +- [ ] Testing frameworks are installed before writing tests +- [ ] Test environment setup precedes test implementation +- [ ] Mock services or data are defined before testing +- [ ] Test utilities or helpers are created before use + +## 3. EXTERNAL DEPENDENCIES & INTEGRATIONS + +### 3.1 Third-Party Services + +- [ ] Account creation steps are identified for required services +- [ ] API key acquisition processes are defined +- [ ] Steps for securely storing credentials are included +- [ ] Fallback or offline development options are considered + +### 3.2 External APIs + +- [ ] Integration points with external APIs are clearly identified +- [ ] Authentication with external services is properly sequenced +- [ ] API limits or constraints are acknowledged +- [ ] Backup strategies for API failures are considered + +### 3.3 Infrastructure Services + +- [ ] Cloud resource provisioning is properly sequenced +- [ ] DNS or domain registration needs are identified +- [ ] Email or messaging service setup is included if needed +- [ ] CDN or static asset hosting setup precedes their use + +## 4. USER/AGENT RESPONSIBILITY DELINEATION + +### 4.1 User Actions + +- [ ] User responsibilities are limited to only what requires human intervention +- [ ] Account creation on external services is properly assigned to users +- [ ] Purchasing or payment actions are correctly assigned to users +- [ ] Credential provision is appropriately assigned to users + +### 4.2 Developer Agent Actions + +- [ ] All code-related tasks are assigned to developer agents +- [ ] Automated processes are correctly identified as agent responsibilities +- [ ] Configuration management is properly assigned +- [ ] Testing and validation are assigned to appropriate agents + +## 5. FEATURE SEQUENCING & DEPENDENCIES + +### 5.1 Functional Dependencies + +- [ ] Features that depend on other features are sequenced correctly +- [ ] Shared components are built before their use +- [ ] User flows follow a logical progression +- [ ] Authentication features precede protected routes/features + +### 5.2 Technical Dependencies + +- [ ] Lower-level services are built before higher-level ones +- [ ] Libraries and utilities are created before their use +- [ ] Data models are defined before operations on them +- [ ] API endpoints are defined before client consumption + +### 5.3 Cross-Epic Dependencies + +- [ ] Later epics build upon functionality from earlier epics +- [ ] No epic requires functionality from later epics +- [ ] Infrastructure established in early epics is utilized consistently +- [ ] Incremental value delivery is maintained + +## 6. MVP SCOPE ALIGNMENT + +### 6.1 PRD Goals Alignment + +- [ ] All core goals defined in the PRD are addressed in epics/stories +- [ ] Features directly support the defined MVP goals +- [ ] No extraneous features beyond MVP scope are included +- [ ] Critical features are prioritized appropriately + +### 6.2 User Journey Completeness + +- [ ] All critical user journeys are fully implemented +- [ ] Edge cases and error scenarios are addressed +- [ ] User experience considerations are included +- [ ] Accessibility requirements are incorporated if specified + +### 6.3 Technical Requirements Satisfaction + +- [ ] All technical constraints from the PRD are addressed +- [ ] Non-functional requirements are incorporated +- [ ] Architecture decisions align with specified constraints +- [ ] Performance considerations are appropriately addressed + +## 7. RISK MANAGEMENT & PRACTICALITY + +### 7.1 Technical Risk Mitigation + +- [ ] Complex or unfamiliar technologies have appropriate learning/prototyping stories +- [ ] High-risk components have explicit validation steps +- [ ] Fallback strategies exist for risky integrations +- [ ] Performance concerns have explicit testing/validation + +### 7.2 External Dependency Risks + +- [ ] Risks with third-party services are acknowledged and mitigated +- [ ] API limits or constraints are addressed +- [ ] Backup strategies exist for critical external services +- [ ] Cost implications of external services are considered + +### 7.3 Timeline Practicality + +- [ ] Story complexity and sequencing suggest a realistic timeline +- [ ] Dependencies on external factors are minimized or managed +- [ ] Parallel work is enabled where possible +- [ ] Critical path is identified and optimized + +## 8. DOCUMENTATION & HANDOFF + +### 8.1 Developer Documentation + +- [ ] API documentation is created alongside implementation +- [ ] Setup instructions are comprehensive +- [ ] Architecture decisions are documented +- [ ] Patterns and conventions are documented + +### 8.2 User Documentation + +- [ ] User guides or help documentation is included if required +- [ ] Error messages and user feedback are considered +- [ ] Onboarding flows are fully specified +- [ ] Support processes are defined if applicable + +## 9. POST-MVP CONSIDERATIONS + +### 9.1 Future Enhancements + +- [ ] Clear separation between MVP and future features +- [ ] Architecture supports planned future enhancements +- [ ] Technical debt considerations are documented +- [ ] Extensibility points are identified + +### 9.2 Feedback Mechanisms + +- [ ] Analytics or usage tracking is included if required +- [ ] User feedback collection is considered +- [ ] Monitoring and alerting are addressed +- [ ] Performance measurement is incorporated + +## VALIDATION SUMMARY + +### Category Statuses + +| Category | Status | Critical Issues | +| ----------------------------------------- | ----------------- | --------------- | +| 1. Project Setup & Initialization | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 2. Infrastructure & Deployment Sequencing | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 3. External Dependencies & Integrations | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 4. User/Agent Responsibility Delineation | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 5. Feature Sequencing & Dependencies | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 6. MVP Scope Alignment | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 7. Risk Management & Practicality | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 8. Documentation & Handoff | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 9. Post-MVP Considerations | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | + +### Critical Deficiencies + +- List all critical issues that must be addressed before approval + +### Recommendations + +- Provide specific recommendations for addressing each deficiency + +### Final Decision + +- **APPROVED**: The plan is comprehensive, properly sequenced, and ready for implementation. +- **REJECTED**: The plan requires revision to address the identified deficiencies. diff --git a/CURRENT-V2/gems-and-gpts/instruction.md b/CURRENT-V2/gems-and-gpts/instruction.md index 20b7e658..6392eadc 100644 --- a/CURRENT-V2/gems-and-gpts/instruction.md +++ b/CURRENT-V2/gems-and-gpts/instruction.md @@ -29,9 +29,9 @@ ### PO + SM - Instructions: 4-po-sm-gem.md pasted into instructions -- Knowledge: story-template.txt +- Knowledge: story-template.txt, po-checklist.txt - This is optional as a Gem - unlike the workflow within the IDE, using this will generate all remaining stories as one output, instead generating each story when its ready to be worked on through completion. There is ONE main use case for this beyond the obvious generating the artifacts to work on one at a time. - The output of this can easily be passed to a new chat with this PO + SM gem or custom GPT and asked to deeply think or analyze through all of the extensive details to spot potential issues gaps, or inconsistences. I have not done this as I prefer to just generate and build 1 story at a time - so the utility of this I have not fully exhausted - but its an interesting idea. -- Knowledge: story-template.txt +- Knowledge: story-template.txt, po-checklist.txt - During chat: Recommend starting chat by providing all possible artifacts output from previous stages - if a file limit is hit, you can attach as a folder in thinking mode for 2.5 pro - or combine documents. The SM needs latest versions of `prd.md`, `architecture.md`, the _technically enriched_ `epicN.md...` files, and relevant reference documents the architecture references, provided after initial PM/Architect collaboration and refinement. - The IDE version (agents folder) of the SM works on producing 1 story at a time for the dev to work on. This version is a bit different in that it will produce a single document with all remaining stories fully fleshed out at once, which then can be worked on still one on one in the IDE. diff --git a/CURRENT-V2/gems-and-gpts/po-checklist.txt b/CURRENT-V2/gems-and-gpts/po-checklist.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d57b111c --- /dev/null +++ b/CURRENT-V2/gems-and-gpts/po-checklist.txt @@ -0,0 +1,200 @@ +# Product Owner (PO) Validation Checklist + +This checklist serves as a comprehensive framework for the Product Owner to validate the complete MVP plan before development execution. The PO should systematically work through each item, documenting compliance status and noting any deficiencies. + +## 1. PROJECT SETUP & INITIALIZATION + +### 1.1 Project Scaffolding +- [ ] Epic 1 includes explicit steps for project creation/initialization +- [ ] If using a starter template, steps for cloning/setup are included +- [ ] If building from scratch, all necessary scaffolding steps are defined +- [ ] Initial README or documentation setup is included +- [ ] Repository setup and initial commit processes are defined (if applicable) + +### 1.2 Development Environment +- [ ] Local development environment setup is clearly defined +- [ ] Required tools and versions are specified (Node.js, Python, etc.) +- [ ] Steps for installing dependencies are included +- [ ] Configuration files (dotenv, config files, etc.) are addressed +- [ ] Development server setup is included + +### 1.3 Core Dependencies +- [ ] All critical packages/libraries are installed early in the process +- [ ] Package management (npm, pip, etc.) is properly addressed +- [ ] Version specifications are appropriately defined +- [ ] Dependency conflicts or special requirements are noted + +## 2. INFRASTRUCTURE & DEPLOYMENT SEQUENCING + +### 2.1 Database & Data Store Setup +- [ ] Database selection/setup occurs before any database operations +- [ ] Schema definitions are created before data operations +- [ ] Migration strategies are defined if applicable +- [ ] Seed data or initial data setup is included if needed +- [ ] Database access patterns and security are established early + +### 2.2 API & Service Configuration +- [ ] API frameworks are set up before implementing endpoints +- [ ] Service architecture is established before implementing services +- [ ] Authentication framework is set up before protected routes +- [ ] Middleware and common utilities are created before use + +### 2.3 Deployment Pipeline +- [ ] CI/CD pipeline is established before any deployment actions +- [ ] Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is set up before use +- [ ] Environment configurations (dev, staging, prod) are defined early +- [ ] Deployment strategies are defined before implementation +- [ ] Rollback procedures or considerations are addressed + +### 2.4 Testing Infrastructure +- [ ] Testing frameworks are installed before writing tests +- [ ] Test environment setup precedes test implementation +- [ ] Mock services or data are defined before testing +- [ ] Test utilities or helpers are created before use + +## 3. EXTERNAL DEPENDENCIES & INTEGRATIONS + +### 3.1 Third-Party Services +- [ ] Account creation steps are identified for required services +- [ ] API key acquisition processes are defined +- [ ] Steps for securely storing credentials are included +- [ ] Fallback or offline development options are considered + +### 3.2 External APIs +- [ ] Integration points with external APIs are clearly identified +- [ ] Authentication with external services is properly sequenced +- [ ] API limits or constraints are acknowledged +- [ ] Backup strategies for API failures are considered + +### 3.3 Infrastructure Services +- [ ] Cloud resource provisioning is properly sequenced +- [ ] DNS or domain registration needs are identified +- [ ] Email or messaging service setup is included if needed +- [ ] CDN or static asset hosting setup precedes their use + +## 4. USER/AGENT RESPONSIBILITY DELINEATION + +### 4.1 User Actions +- [ ] User responsibilities are limited to only what requires human intervention +- [ ] Account creation on external services is properly assigned to users +- [ ] Purchasing or payment actions are correctly assigned to users +- [ ] Credential provision is appropriately assigned to users + +### 4.2 Developer Agent Actions +- [ ] All code-related tasks are assigned to developer agents +- [ ] Automated processes are correctly identified as agent responsibilities +- [ ] Configuration management is properly assigned +- [ ] Testing and validation are assigned to appropriate agents + +## 5. FEATURE SEQUENCING & DEPENDENCIES + +### 5.1 Functional Dependencies +- [ ] Features that depend on other features are sequenced correctly +- [ ] Shared components are built before their use +- [ ] User flows follow a logical progression +- [ ] Authentication features precede protected routes/features + +### 5.2 Technical Dependencies +- [ ] Lower-level services are built before higher-level ones +- [ ] Libraries and utilities are created before their use +- [ ] Data models are defined before operations on them +- [ ] API endpoints are defined before client consumption + +### 5.3 Cross-Epic Dependencies +- [ ] Later epics build upon functionality from earlier epics +- [ ] No epic requires functionality from later epics +- [ ] Infrastructure established in early epics is utilized consistently +- [ ] Incremental value delivery is maintained + +## 6. MVP SCOPE ALIGNMENT + +### 6.1 PRD Goals Alignment +- [ ] All core goals defined in the PRD are addressed in epics/stories +- [ ] Features directly support the defined MVP goals +- [ ] No extraneous features beyond MVP scope are included +- [ ] Critical features are prioritized appropriately + +### 6.2 User Journey Completeness +- [ ] All critical user journeys are fully implemented +- [ ] Edge cases and error scenarios are addressed +- [ ] User experience considerations are included +- [ ] Accessibility requirements are incorporated if specified + +### 6.3 Technical Requirements Satisfaction +- [ ] All technical constraints from the PRD are addressed +- [ ] Non-functional requirements are incorporated +- [ ] Architecture decisions align with specified constraints +- [ ] Performance considerations are appropriately addressed + +## 7. RISK MANAGEMENT & PRACTICALITY + +### 7.1 Technical Risk Mitigation +- [ ] Complex or unfamiliar technologies have appropriate learning/prototyping stories +- [ ] High-risk components have explicit validation steps +- [ ] Fallback strategies exist for risky integrations +- [ ] Performance concerns have explicit testing/validation + +### 7.2 External Dependency Risks +- [ ] Risks with third-party services are acknowledged and mitigated +- [ ] API limits or constraints are addressed +- [ ] Backup strategies exist for critical external services +- [ ] Cost implications of external services are considered + +### 7.3 Timeline Practicality +- [ ] Story complexity and sequencing suggest a realistic timeline +- [ ] Dependencies on external factors are minimized or managed +- [ ] Parallel work is enabled where possible +- [ ] Critical path is identified and optimized + +## 8. DOCUMENTATION & HANDOFF + +### 8.1 Developer Documentation +- [ ] API documentation is created alongside implementation +- [ ] Setup instructions are comprehensive +- [ ] Architecture decisions are documented +- [ ] Patterns and conventions are documented + +### 8.2 User Documentation +- [ ] User guides or help documentation is included if required +- [ ] Error messages and user feedback are considered +- [ ] Onboarding flows are fully specified +- [ ] Support processes are defined if applicable + +## 9. POST-MVP CONSIDERATIONS + +### 9.1 Future Enhancements +- [ ] Clear separation between MVP and future features +- [ ] Architecture supports planned future enhancements +- [ ] Technical debt considerations are documented +- [ ] Extensibility points are identified + +### 9.2 Feedback Mechanisms +- [ ] Analytics or usage tracking is included if required +- [ ] User feedback collection is considered +- [ ] Monitoring and alerting are addressed +- [ ] Performance measurement is incorporated + +## VALIDATION SUMMARY + +### Category Statuses +| Category | Status | Critical Issues | +|----------|--------|----------------| +| 1. Project Setup & Initialization | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 2. Infrastructure & Deployment Sequencing | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 3. External Dependencies & Integrations | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 4. User/Agent Responsibility Delineation | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 5. Feature Sequencing & Dependencies | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 6. MVP Scope Alignment | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 7. Risk Management & Practicality | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 8. Documentation & Handoff | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | +| 9. Post-MVP Considerations | PASS/FAIL/PARTIAL | | + +### Critical Deficiencies +- List all critical issues that must be addressed before approval + +### Recommendations +- Provide specific recommendations for addressing each deficiency + +### Final Decision +- **APPROVED**: The plan is comprehensive, properly sequenced, and ready for implementation. +- **REJECTED**: The plan requires revision to address the identified deficiencies. \ No newline at end of file