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Sprint Plan Guide and Summary

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πŸ—“οΈ Detailed Sprint Planning & Implementation Guide

πŸ—οΈ Overview

This document provides a comprehensive, granular breakdown of the Mystical Realms MVP development process. Each sprint is designed as a 2-week iteration following agile methodology, with clear deliverables, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications aligned with the Tech Stack Roadmap and House Rules.

πŸ“‹ Table of Contents


🎯 Sprint Planning Methodology

Sprint Structure

Each sprint follows this consistent structure:

  • Duration: 2 weeks (10 working days)
  • Capacity: ~80 story points per developer
  • Planning: Day 1 (4 hours)
  • Development: Days 2-9 (7 days)
  • Review & Demo: Day 10 (4 hours)
  • Retrospective: Day 10 (1 hour)

Definition of Ready

User stories must meet these criteria before sprint inclusion:

  • Acceptance criteria clearly defined
  • Dependencies identified and resolved
  • Design mockups available (if UI-related)
  • Technical approach documented
  • Effort estimated by development team

Definition of Done

All deliverables must satisfy:

  • Functionality matches acceptance criteria
  • Unit tests written with >80% coverage
  • Integration tests for API endpoints
  • Code reviewed and approved
  • Documentation updated
  • Deployed to staging environment
  • Accessibility requirements met (WCAG AA)
  • Performance benchmarks maintained

πŸ”§ Sprint 1: Foundation & Infrastructure

Goal: Establish robust development environment and core infrastructure

Duration: 2 weeks
Priority: πŸ”΄ Critical
Story Points: 34

1.1 Repository & Monorepo Setup

Story Points: 8
Owner: Lead Developer
Dependencies: None

Tasks

  • 1.1.1 Framework Decision & Architecture

    • Research Next.js 14 vs SvelteKit performance characteristics
    • Document decision rationale in techstack_roadmap.md
    • Create architecture decision record (ADR)
    • Estimated: 4 hours
  • 1.1.2 Monorepo Initialization

    • Initialize PNPM workspace configuration
    • Configure Turbo.json for build optimization
    • Set up shared package dependencies
    • Create initial folder structure per house_rules.md
    • Estimated: 6 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Configure pnpm-workspace.yaml
      • Set up shared TypeScript configuration
      • Initialize ESLint and Prettier configs
      • Create package.json scripts for monorepo commands
  • 1.1.3 Development Environment

    • Configure VS Code workspace settings
    • Set up Docker Compose for local development
    • Create development environment documentation
    • Estimated: 4 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Monorepo builds successfully with pnpm build
  • All linting and formatting rules pass
  • Docker containers start without errors
  • Development server runs on localhost with hot reload

1.2 CI/CD Pipeline Configuration

Story Points: 10
Owner: DevOps Engineer
Dependencies: 1.1

Tasks

  • 1.2.1 GitHub Actions Setup

    • Create build and test workflows
    • Configure environment-specific deployments
    • Set up automatic dependency updates with Dependabot
    • Estimated: 8 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Write .github/workflows/ci.yml
      • Configure branch protection rules
      • Set up staging and production deployment triggers
      • Create PR template with checklist
  • 1.2.2 Vercel Integration

    • Configure Vercel project for Next.js deployment
    • Set up preview builds for pull requests
    • Configure environment variables
    • Estimated: 4 hours
  • 1.2.3 Quality Gates

    • Implement automated testing in CI
    • Configure code coverage reporting
    • Set up performance monitoring
    • Estimated: 6 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • CI runs all tests and builds on every PR
  • Staging deploys automatically on main branch
  • Production deploys with manual approval
  • Code coverage reports generated and tracked

1.3 Supabase Project Provisioning

Story Points: 12
Owner: Backend Developer
Dependencies: None

Tasks

  • 1.3.1 Supabase Project Creation

    • Create production and staging Supabase projects
    • Configure authentication providers (Email, Google, GitHub, Discord)
    • Set up database connection pooling
    • Estimated: 4 hours
  • 1.3.2 Initial Database Schema

    • Create users table with profile fields
    • Set up Row Level Security (RLS) policies
    • Create database functions for auth hooks
    • Seed initial data for development
    • Estimated: 10 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Write SQL migration files
      • Create user profile triggers
      • Set up email confirmation flow
      • Configure storage buckets for avatars
  • 1.3.3 Local Development Setup

    • Configure Supabase CLI for local development
    • Set up database seeding scripts
    • Create backup and restore procedures
    • Estimated: 6 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Users can register and authenticate via multiple providers
  • RLS policies prevent unauthorized data access
  • Local development environment mirrors production schema
  • Database migrations run successfully

1.4 Frontend Application Bootstrap

Story Points: 14
Owner: Frontend Developer
Dependencies: 1.1, 1.3

Tasks

  • 1.4.1 Next.js Application Setup

    • Initialize Next.js 14 with App Router
    • Configure TypeScript with strict mode
    • Set up TailwindCSS with custom design system
    • Estimated: 6 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Configure next.config.js with optimization settings
      • Set up custom CSS properties per design_principles.md
      • Create base layout components
      • Configure font loading and optimization
  • 1.4.2 Supabase Client Integration

    • Install and configure Supabase client
    • Create authentication utilities
    • Set up environment variable management
    • Estimated: 4 hours
  • 1.4.3 State Management Setup

    • Configure React Query for server state
    • Set up Zustand for local state management
    • Create custom hooks for common operations
    • Estimated: 6 hours
  • 1.4.4 UI Component Library

    • Install and configure Radix UI components
    • Create base component variants
    • Set up Storybook for component documentation
    • Estimated: 8 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Application renders without errors in development
  • Supabase authentication flow works end-to-end
  • Components render correctly across different screen sizes
  • Storybook documents all base components

πŸ” Sprint 2: Authentication & User Profiles

Goal: Implement secure user authentication and comprehensive profile management

Duration: 2 weeks
Priority: πŸ”΄ Critical
Story Points: 42

2.1 Authentication System Implementation

Story Points: 18
Owner: Frontend & Backend Developer
Dependencies: Sprint 1 complete

Tasks

  • 2.1.1 Authentication Pages

    • Create sign-up page with email verification
    • Build login page with remember me option
    • Implement forgot password flow
    • Add social OAuth integration
    • Estimated: 12 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Design authentication forms with Radix UI
      • Implement form validation with React Hook Form
      • Add loading states and error handling
      • Create responsive layouts for mobile
  • 2.1.2 Session Management

    • Implement secure session handling
    • Create authentication middleware for API routes
    • Set up automatic token refresh
    • Estimated: 8 hours
  • 2.1.3 Route Protection

    • Create AuthGuard component for protected pages
    • Implement role-based access control
    • Set up redirect logic for unauthenticated users
    • Estimated: 6 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Users can register with email verification
  • Social login works with Google, GitHub, Discord
  • Sessions persist across browser sessions
  • Protected routes redirect to login when unauthenticated

2.2 User Profile System

Story Points: 16
Owner: Full Stack Developer
Dependencies: 2.1

Tasks

  • 2.2.1 Profile Database Schema

    • Extend users table with profile fields
    • Create badges system with many-to-many relationship
    • Set up avatar storage with Supabase Storage
    • Estimated: 6 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Write migration for profile fields (bio, zodiac_sign, birth_date, etc.)
      • Create badges table with categories
      • Set up storage policies for avatar uploads
      • Create profile update triggers
  • 2.2.2 Profile Management UI

    • Build profile viewing page
    • Create profile editing interface
    • Implement avatar upload with cropping
    • Add zodiac sign selector
    • Estimated: 14 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Design profile card component
      • Create image upload with drag-and-drop
      • Build form validation for profile fields
      • Add preview functionality
  • 2.2.3 Badge System Foundation

    • Create badge awarding logic
    • Design badge display components
    • Implement initial badge categories
    • Estimated: 8 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Users can update all profile information
  • Avatar uploads work with proper compression
  • Profile pages are publicly viewable
  • Badge system awards correctly based on actions

2.3 User Settings & Preferences

Story Points: 8
Owner: Frontend Developer
Dependencies: 2.2

Tasks

  • 2.3.1 Settings Interface

    • Create settings page with tabbed navigation
    • Implement theme preference selection
    • Add notification preferences
    • Estimated: 8 hours
  • 2.3.2 Privacy Controls

    • Implement profile visibility settings
    • Add data export functionality
    • Create account deletion flow
    • Estimated: 6 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Users can customize all personal preferences
  • Privacy settings are respected across the application
  • Data export generates complete user data
  • Account deletion removes all personal information

πŸ“Š Sprint 3: Dashboard & Core Features

Goal: Create engaging user dashboard with daily content and core widgets

Duration: 2 weeks
Priority: 🟑 High
Story Points: 38

3.1 Dashboard Layout & Navigation

Story Points: 12
Owner: Frontend Developer
Dependencies: Sprint 2 complete

Tasks

  • 3.1.1 Dashboard Architecture

    • Create responsive dashboard layout
    • Implement sidebar navigation with collapsible menu
    • Set up widget grid system
    • Estimated: 10 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Design dashboard wireframe
      • Create responsive breakpoints
      • Implement navigation state management
      • Add keyboard navigation support
  • 3.1.2 Navigation Components

    • Build main navigation with active states
    • Create breadcrumb component
    • Implement search functionality in header
    • Estimated: 8 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Dashboard adapts to all screen sizes
  • Navigation is accessible via keyboard
  • Widget grid supports drag-and-drop reordering
  • Search functionality returns relevant results

3.2 Daily Content Widgets

Story Points: 20
Owner: Full Stack Developer
Dependencies: 3.1

Tasks

  • 3.2.1 Card of the Day Widget

    • Create tarot cards database table with full metadata
    • Build daily card selection algorithm
    • Design card display component with flip animation
    • Implement card meaning display
    • Estimated: 12 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Seed database with complete tarot deck (78 cards)
      • Create card image optimization pipeline
      • Build responsive card component
      • Add sharing functionality
  • 3.2.2 Daily Horoscope Widget

    • Integrate with horoscope API or create static service
    • Build horoscope display component
    • Implement zodiac sign detection from user profile
    • Add horoscope history tracking
    • Estimated: 10 hours
  • 3.2.3 On This Day Widget

    • Create historical events database
    • Build event display component
    • Implement date-based event fetching
    • Add event categories (astrology, tarot, general)
    • Estimated: 8 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Card of the Day updates at midnight UTC
  • Horoscopes display based on user's zodiac sign
  • Historical events are relevant and engaging
  • All widgets load within 2 seconds

3.3 Activity Feed System

Story Points: 6
Owner: Backend Developer
Dependencies: 3.2

Tasks

  • 3.3.1 Activity Tracking

    • Create activities table for user actions
    • Implement activity logging middleware
    • Build activity aggregation queries
    • Estimated: 8 hours
  • 3.3.2 Feed Display

    • Create activity feed component
    • Implement infinite scrolling
    • Add activity filtering options
    • Estimated: 6 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • User activities are tracked accurately
  • Feed displays chronologically
  • Performance remains good with large datasets
  • Users can filter by activity type

🎴 Sprint 4: Tarot Reading System

Goal: Implement core tarot reading functionality with AI interpretation

Duration: 2 weeks
Priority: 🟑 High
Story Points: 44

4.1 Reading Engine & Logic

Story Points: 20
Owner: Backend Developer
Dependencies: Sprint 3 complete

Tasks

  • 4.1.1 Reading Database Schema

    • Create readings table with session tracking
    • Design spread configurations table
    • Build card positions relationship model
    • Estimated: 6 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Define reading states (in_progress, completed, saved)
      • Create spread templates (Celtic Cross, Three Card, etc.)
      • Set up card position metadata
      • Add reading privacy settings
  • 4.1.2 Card Drawing Algorithm

    • Implement deck shuffling with cryptographic randomness
    • Create card selection logic for different spreads
    • Handle reversed cards based on user preferences
    • Build reading session management
    • Estimated: 10 hours
  • 4.1.3 AI Integration Service

    • Set up OpenAI API integration
    • Create interpretation prompt templates
    • Implement context-aware reading generation
    • Add interpretation caching for performance
    • Estimated: 12 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Card selection is truly random and unpredictable
  • AI interpretations are contextual and meaningful
  • Reading sessions can be paused and resumed
  • Multiple spread types are supported

4.2 Reading Interface & Experience

Story Points: 18
Owner: Frontend Developer
Dependencies: 4.1

Tasks

  • 4.2.1 Reading Flow UI

    • Create spread selection interface
    • Build deck customization options
    • Implement card drawing animation sequence
    • Design results display layout
    • Estimated: 16 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Design spread visualization components
      • Create card flip animations
      • Build progressive disclosure for interpretations
      • Add audio effects for card draws
  • 4.2.2 Reading Customization

    • Implement reversals toggle
    • Add major arcana only option
    • Create deck selection interface
    • Build question input system
    • Estimated: 8 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Reading flow is intuitive and engaging
  • Animations enhance the mystical experience
  • Customization options work correctly
  • Interface is accessible to screen readers

4.3 Reading History & Journal Integration

Story Points: 6
Owner: Full Stack Developer
Dependencies: 4.2

Tasks

  • 4.3.1 Reading Persistence

    • Implement reading save functionality
    • Create reading history page
    • Build reading sharing system
    • Estimated: 6 hours
  • 4.3.2 Journal Integration

    • Create journal entries table
    • Build reading-to-journal import feature
    • Implement tags and categories
    • Estimated: 8 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Users can save and revisit past readings
  • Readings can be imported to journal with one click
  • Sharing generates beautiful, accessible links
  • Journal entries support rich text formatting

πŸ“ Sprint 5: Content Management & Community

Goal: Implement blog system, quiz functionality, and community features

Duration: 2 weeks
Priority: 🟑 High
Story Points: 36

5.1 MDX Content System

Story Points: 16
Owner: Frontend Developer
Dependencies: Sprint 4 complete

Tasks

  • 5.1.1 Contentlayer Configuration

    • Set up Contentlayer with custom schema
    • Configure MDX processing pipeline
    • Create content type definitions
    • Estimated: 8 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Define blog post schema with frontmatter
      • Configure knowledge base content types
      • Set up automatic type generation
      • Create content validation rules
  • 5.1.2 Blog System Implementation

    • Create blog listing page with pagination
    • Build individual blog post pages
    • Implement category and tag filtering
    • Add featured posts functionality
    • Estimated: 12 hours
  • 5.1.3 Content Components

    • Create reusable MDX components
    • Build interactive tarot card embeds
    • Implement astrology chart widgets
    • Add quiz integration components
    • Estimated: 10 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Blog posts render correctly with proper formatting
  • Interactive components work within MDX content
  • Content is SEO optimized with proper metadata
  • Performance remains good with large content libraries

5.2 Quiz System

Story Points: 14
Owner: Full Stack Developer
Dependencies: 5.1

Tasks

  • 5.2.1 Quiz Database Design

    • Create quiz questions and answers tables
    • Design user progress tracking
    • Build scoring and badge integration
    • Estimated: 6 hours
  • 5.2.2 Quiz Interface

    • Create quiz taking interface
    • Build progress tracking UI
    • Implement scoring and results display
    • Add quiz history and statistics
    • Estimated: 12 hours
  • 5.2.3 Quiz Content Management

    • Create admin interface for quiz creation
    • Build question import/export functionality
    • Implement quiz categories and difficulty levels
    • Estimated: 8 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Users can take quizzes and track progress
  • Scoring system works accurately
  • Badges are awarded based on quiz performance
  • Quiz content can be easily managed

5.3 Comments & Community Features

Story Points: 6
Owner: Backend Developer
Dependencies: 5.2

Tasks

  • 5.3.1 Comments System

    • Create comments table with threading support
    • Implement comment CRUD operations
    • Build moderation tools
    • Estimated: 8 hours
  • 5.3.2 Community Interaction

    • Add like/favorite functionality
    • Implement user following system
    • Create activity notifications
    • Estimated: 6 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Comments support threaded replies
  • Moderation tools prevent spam and abuse
  • Users can follow each other and get notifications
  • Community features encourage engagement

🌟 Sprint 6: Astrology Microservice

Goal: Build comprehensive astrology calculation service with chart generation

Duration: 2 weeks
Priority: 🟑 High
Story Points: 40

6.1 FastAPI Service Foundation

Story Points: 14
Owner: Backend Developer
Dependencies: Sprint 5 complete

Tasks

  • 6.1.1 Service Architecture

    • Set up FastAPI application structure
    • Configure Docker containerization
    • Implement service discovery and health checks
    • Estimated: 8 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Create FastAPI app with proper error handling
      • Configure logging and monitoring
      • Set up service authentication
      • Create API documentation with OpenAPI
  • 6.1.2 Swiss Ephemeris Integration

    • Install and configure pyswisseph
    • Create planetary calculation wrapper functions
    • Implement coordinate system conversions
    • Build aspect calculation algorithms
    • Estimated: 12 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Service starts and responds to health checks
  • Swiss Ephemeris calculations are accurate
  • API documentation is comprehensive
  • Service can be deployed independently

6.2 Birth Chart Generation

Story Points: 18
Owner: Python Developer
Dependencies: 6.1

Tasks

  • 6.2.1 Chart Calculation Engine

    • Implement birth chart calculation logic
    • Create house system calculations (Placidus, Equal, etc.)
    • Build planetary position algorithms
    • Add aspect calculation with orbs
    • Estimated: 16 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Handle timezone conversions accurately
      • Implement multiple house systems
      • Calculate planetary aspects and their strengths
      • Add asteroid and fixed star calculations
  • 6.2.2 Chart Data API

    • Create /chart endpoint with validation
    • Implement caching for repeated calculations
    • Add export formats (JSON, SVG data)
    • Build batch processing for multiple charts
    • Estimated: 10 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Birth charts calculate with astronomical accuracy
  • API handles edge cases (polar regions, historical dates)
  • Response times are under 500ms for cached results
  • Multiple house systems are supported

6.3 Advanced Astrology Features

Story Points: 8
Owner: Python Developer
Dependencies: 6.2

Tasks

  • 6.3.1 Transit Calculations

    • Implement current planetary transits
    • Build transit-to-natal aspect calculations
    • Create transit timeline generation
    • Estimated: 8 hours
  • 6.3.2 Synastry Analysis

    • Build chart comparison algorithms
    • Calculate inter-chart aspects
    • Implement composite chart generation
    • Estimated: 10 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Transit calculations update in real-time
  • Synastry analysis provides meaningful insights
  • Composite charts are mathematically accurate
  • Performance scales with multiple chart comparisons

πŸ“š Sprint 7: Knowledge Base & Explorer

Goal: Create comprehensive knowledge base and exploration tools

Duration: 2 weeks
Priority: 🟒 Medium
Story Points: 32

7.1 Knowledge Base System

Story Points: 16
Owner: Full Stack Developer
Dependencies: Sprint 6 complete

Tasks

  • 7.1.1 Knowledge Database Design

    • Create tables for signs, houses, planets, and cards
    • Build relationship models for astrological connections
    • Implement search indexing for content discovery
    • Estimated: 8 hours
  • 7.1.2 Content Management Interface

    • Build admin interface for content editing
    • Create content approval workflow
    • Implement version control for knowledge entries
    • Estimated: 10 hours
  • 7.1.3 Knowledge Display System

    • Create detail pages for each knowledge type
    • Build cross-reference linking system
    • Implement related content suggestions
    • Estimated: 12 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Knowledge base is easily searchable
  • Content relationships are clearly displayed
  • Admin interface allows efficient content management
  • Knowledge pages are SEO optimized

7.2 Tarot Card Explorer

Story Points: 10
Owner: Frontend Developer
Dependencies: 7.1

Tasks

  • 7.2.1 Card Gallery Interface

    • Create responsive card grid layout
    • Implement filtering by suit, arcana, and keywords
    • Build card search functionality
    • Estimated: 8 hours
  • 7.2.2 Card Detail System

    • Design comprehensive card detail modals
    • Implement card meaning display
    • Add related cards and cross-references
    • Estimated: 6 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Card gallery loads quickly with lazy loading
  • Filtering provides instant results
  • Card details are comprehensive and helpful
  • Interface works well on mobile devices

7.3 Horoscope Explorer

Story Points: 6
Owner: Backend Developer
Dependencies: 7.2

Tasks

  • 7.3.1 Horoscope Archive System

    • Create horoscope storage and retrieval system
    • Build date range filtering
    • Implement horoscope sharing functionality
    • Estimated: 6 hours
  • 7.3.2 Personalized Horoscopes

    • Integrate with astrology service for personalized content
    • Create birth chart-based horoscope generation
    • Implement horoscope subscription system
    • Estimated: 8 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Users can browse historical horoscopes
  • Personalized horoscopes are more accurate than generic ones
  • Sharing functionality works across social platforms
  • Subscription system manages user preferences

πŸ”§ Sprint 8: Polish & Production Readiness

Goal: Optimize performance, ensure security, and prepare for production launch

Duration: 2 weeks
Priority: πŸ”΅ Critical for Launch
Story Points: 38

8.1 Testing & Quality Assurance

Story Points: 16
Owner: QA Engineer / Full Team
Dependencies: Sprint 7 complete

Tasks

  • 8.1.1 Unit Testing Implementation

    • Write unit tests for all utility functions
    • Create component tests with React Testing Library
    • Implement API endpoint tests
    • Estimated: 16 hours
    • Subtasks:
      • Achieve >80% code coverage for critical paths
      • Create test fixtures and mock data
      • Set up continuous testing in CI
      • Document testing procedures
  • 8.1.2 Integration Testing

    • Build end-to-end test suites with Playwright
    • Test authentication flows completely
    • Verify reading generation and saving
    • Estimated: 12 hours
  • 8.1.3 Performance Testing

    • Run load tests on critical endpoints
    • Optimize database queries
    • Test mobile performance
    • Estimated: 8 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • All critical user flows have automated tests
  • Performance benchmarks are met
  • Test coverage reports are generated
  • Tests run reliably in CI environment

8.2 Security & Accessibility Hardening

Story Points: 12
Owner: Security Specialist / Frontend Developer
Dependencies: 8.1

Tasks

  • 8.2.1 Security Audit

    • Perform OWASP security assessment
    • Implement rate limiting on API endpoints
    • Add CSRF protection where needed
    • Review and strengthen RLS policies
    • Estimated: 10 hours
  • 8.2.2 Accessibility Implementation

    • Conduct WCAG AA compliance audit
    • Implement keyboard navigation throughout
    • Add proper ARIA labels and roles
    • Test with screen readers
    • Estimated: 12 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • No critical security vulnerabilities exist
  • Application is fully keyboard navigable
  • Screen readers can access all functionality
  • Color contrast meets WCAG standards

8.3 Performance Optimization & Monitoring

Story Points: 10
Owner: DevOps Engineer
Dependencies: 8.2

Tasks

  • 8.3.1 Performance Optimization

    • Implement caching strategies for static content
    • Optimize image loading and compression
    • Set up CDN for static assets
    • Estimated: 8 hours
  • 8.3.2 Monitoring & Analytics Setup

    • Configure Sentry for error tracking
    • Set up Vercel Analytics for performance monitoring
    • Implement custom analytics for user behavior
    • Create performance dashboards
    • Estimated: 8 hours
  • 8.3.3 Production Deployment

    • Configure production environment variables
    • Set up database backups and recovery
    • Implement blue-green deployment strategy
    • Estimated: 6 hours

Acceptance Criteria

  • Core Web Vitals scores are >90
  • Error tracking captures all issues
  • Production deployment is zero-downtime
  • Backup and recovery procedures are tested

πŸ”— Sprint Dependencies & Risk Management

Dependency Matrix

Sprint Dependencies Risk Level Mitigation Strategy
Sprint 1 None Low Multiple team members familiar with setup
Sprint 2 Sprint 1 Medium Authentication is well-documented
Sprint 3 Sprint 2 Medium Dashboard can be simplified if needed
Sprint 4 Sprint 3 High AI integration has fallback options
Sprint 5 Sprint 4 Medium Content system is modular
Sprint 6 Sprint 5 High Astrology service can be external
Sprint 7 Sprint 6 Low Knowledge base is content-driven
Sprint 8 Sprint 7 Medium Can be extended if needed

Risk Mitigation Strategies

High-Risk Items

  1. AI Integration (Sprint 4)

    • Risk: OpenAI API limitations or costs
    • Mitigation: Implement fallback to template-based interpretations
    • Owner: Backend Developer
  2. Astrology Calculations (Sprint 6)

    • Risk: Swiss Ephemeris complexity
    • Mitigation: Use third-party astrology API as backup
    • Owner: Python Developer
  3. Performance Requirements (Sprint 8)

    • Risk: Performance targets not met
    • Mitigation: Incremental optimization throughout development
    • Owner: Full Team

Success Metrics

Development Metrics

  • Velocity: Maintain consistent story point completion
  • Quality: <5% defect rate in production
  • Performance: Core Web Vitals >90 score
  • Coverage: >80% test coverage for critical paths

Business Metrics

  • User Engagement: >70% completion rate for readings
  • Retention: >40% 7-day user retention
  • Performance: <2s page load times
  • Accessibility: WCAG AA compliance

πŸ“‹ Sprint Templates & Resources

Story Template

## User Story: [Title]

**As a** [user type]
**I want** [functionality]
**So that** [benefit/value]

### Acceptance Criteria

- [ ] Criterion 1
- [ ] Criterion 2
- [ ] Criterion 3

### Technical Requirements

- [ ] Requirement 1
- [ ] Requirement 2

### Definition of Done

- [ ] All acceptance criteria met
- [ ] Tests written and passing
- [ ] Code reviewed and approved
- [ ] Documentation updated

**Story Points**: [X]
**Priority**: [High/Medium/Low]
**Dependencies**: [List any dependencies]

Sprint Review Template

## Sprint [X] Review

**Duration**: [Date Range]
**Completed Story Points**: [X] / [Y]
**Sprint Goal**: [Goal Description]

### Completed Items

- [Item 1]
- [Item 2]

### Incomplete Items

- [Item 1] - [Reason]
- [Item 2] - [Reason]

### Metrics

- Velocity: [Points per day]
- Defect Rate: [Percentage]
- Test Coverage: [Percentage]

### What Went Well

- [Item 1]
- [Item 2]

### What Could Improve

- [Item 1]
- [Item 2]

### Action Items for Next Sprint

- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]

This comprehensive sprint plan provides the detailed roadmap needed to build the Mystical Realms MVP systematically. Each sprint builds upon the previous one while maintaining flexibility for adjustments based on user feedback and technical discoveries.

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