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Game Development Story Definition of Done Checklist
Story Completeness
Basic Story Elements
- Story Title - Clear, descriptive title that identifies the feature
- Epic Assignment - Story is properly assigned to relevant epic
- Priority Level - Appropriate priority assigned (High/Medium/Low)
- Story Points - Realistic estimation for implementation complexity
- Description - Clear, concise description of what needs to be implemented
Game Design Alignment
- GDD Reference - Specific Game Design Document section referenced
- Game Mechanic Context - Clear connection to game mechanics defined in GDD
- Player Experience Goal - Describes the intended player experience
- Balance Parameters - Includes any relevant game balance values
- Design Intent - Purpose and rationale for the feature is clear
Technical Specifications
Architecture Compliance
- File Organization - Follows game architecture document structure
- Class Definitions - TypeScript interfaces and classes are properly defined
- Integration Points - Clear specification of how feature integrates with existing systems
- Event Communication - Event emitting and listening requirements specified
- Dependencies - All system dependencies clearly identified
Phaser 3 Requirements
- Scene Integration - Specifies which scenes are affected and how
- Game Object Usage - Proper use of Phaser 3 game objects and components
- Physics Integration - Physics requirements specified if applicable
- Asset Requirements - All needed assets (sprites, audio, data) identified
- Performance Considerations - 60 FPS target and optimization requirements
Code Quality Standards
- TypeScript Strict Mode - All code must comply with strict TypeScript
- Error Handling - Error scenarios and handling requirements specified
- Memory Management - Object pooling and cleanup requirements where needed
- Cross-Platform Support - Desktop and mobile considerations addressed
- Code Organization - Follows established game project structure
Implementation Readiness
Acceptance Criteria
- Functional Requirements - All functional acceptance criteria are specific and testable
- Technical Requirements - Technical acceptance criteria are complete and verifiable
- Game Design Requirements - Game-specific requirements match GDD specifications
- Performance Requirements - Frame rate and memory usage criteria specified
- Completeness - No acceptance criteria are vague or unmeasurable
Implementation Tasks
- Task Breakdown - Story broken into specific, ordered implementation tasks
- Task Scope - Each task is completable in 1-4 hours
- Task Clarity - Each task has clear, actionable instructions
- File Specifications - Exact file paths and purposes specified
- Development Flow - Tasks follow logical implementation order
Dependencies
- Story Dependencies - All prerequisite stories identified with IDs
- Technical Dependencies - Required systems and files identified
- Asset Dependencies - All needed assets specified with locations
- External Dependencies - Any third-party or external requirements noted
- Dependency Validation - All dependencies are actually available
Testing Requirements
Test Coverage
- Unit Test Requirements - Specific unit test files and scenarios defined
- Integration Test Cases - Integration testing with other game systems specified
- Manual Test Cases - Game-specific manual testing procedures defined
- Performance Tests - Frame rate and memory testing requirements specified
- Edge Case Testing - Edge cases and error conditions covered
Test Implementation
- Test File Paths - Exact test file locations specified
- Test Scenarios - All test scenarios are complete and executable
- Expected Behaviors - Clear expected outcomes for all tests defined
- Performance Metrics - Specific performance targets for testing
- Test Data - Any required test data or mock objects specified
Game-Specific Quality
Gameplay Implementation
- Mechanic Accuracy - Implementation matches GDD mechanic specifications
- Player Controls - Input handling requirements are complete
- Game Feel - Requirements for juice, feedback, and responsiveness specified
- Balance Implementation - Numeric values and parameters from GDD included
- State Management - Game state changes and persistence requirements defined
User Experience
- UI Requirements - User interface elements and behaviors specified
- Audio Integration - Sound effect and music requirements defined
- Visual Feedback - Animation and visual effect requirements specified
- Accessibility - Mobile touch and responsive design considerations
- Error Recovery - User-facing error handling and recovery specified
Performance Optimization
- Frame Rate Targets - Specific FPS requirements for different platforms
- Memory Usage - Memory consumption limits and monitoring requirements
- Asset Optimization - Texture, audio, and data optimization requirements
- Mobile Considerations - Touch controls and mobile performance requirements
- Loading Performance - Asset loading and scene transition requirements
Documentation and Communication
Story Documentation
- Implementation Notes - Additional context and implementation guidance provided
- Design Decisions - Key design choices documented with rationale
- Future Considerations - Potential future enhancements or modifications noted
- Change Tracking - Process for tracking any requirement changes during development
- Reference Materials - Links to relevant GDD sections and architecture docs
Developer Handoff
- Immediate Actionability - Developer can start implementation without additional questions
- Complete Context - All necessary context provided within the story
- Clear Boundaries - What is and isn't included in the story scope is clear
- Success Criteria - Objective measures for story completion defined
- Communication Plan - Process for developer questions and updates established
Final Validation
Story Readiness
- No Ambiguity - No sections require interpretation or additional design decisions
- Technical Completeness - All technical requirements are specified and actionable
- Scope Appropriateness - Story scope matches assigned story points
- Quality Standards - Story meets all game development quality standards
- Review Completion - Story has been reviewed for completeness and accuracy
Implementation Preparedness
- Environment Ready - Development environment requirements specified
- Resources Available - All required resources (assets, docs, dependencies) accessible
- Testing Prepared - Testing environment and data requirements specified
- Definition of Done - Clear, objective completion criteria established
- Handoff Complete - Story is ready for developer assignment and implementation
Checklist Completion
Overall Story Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ready for Development: [ ] Yes [ ] No
Additional Notes: Any specific concerns, recommendations, or clarifications needed before development begins.