.github/PHASE_1B_LAUNCH_READINESS.md

PHASE 1.B LAUNCH READINESS CHECKLIST

Target Launch: December 1, 2025 Status: PREPARATION PHASE (In progress) Days Until Launch: 15 days

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🎯 CRITICAL PATH ITEMS (Must complete before Dec 1)

ARCHITECTURE DECISIONS (Due: Tonight Nov 16)

Owner: ChiefArchitect Impact: If delayed, delays entire Phase 1.B start

☐ Multi-monitor support approach decided
  Status: ⏳ PENDING
  Owner: ChiefArchitect
  Deadline: 22:30 UTC today
  Consequence: Frontend team can't start coding without this

☐ Collaboration sync method decided
  Status: ⏳ PENDING
  Owner: ChiefArchitect
  Deadline: 22:30 UTC today
  Consequence: Real-time features can't be built without clarity

☐ Drag/drop library selected
  Status: ⏳ PENDING
  Owner: ChiefArchitect
  Deadline: 22:30 UTC today
  Consequence: Performance targets depend on library choice

☐ State management pattern locked
  Status: ⏳ PENDING
  Owner: ChiefArchitect
  Deadline: 22:30 UTC today
  Consequence: Team structure depends on architecture choice

☐ Layout persistence strategy chosen
  Status: ⏳ PENDING
  Owner: ChiefArchitect
  Deadline: 22:30 UTC today
  Consequence: Database/storage requirements depend on this

☐ ADR-001 created documenting all decisions
  Status: ⏳ PENDING (after decisions made)
  Owner: ChiefArchitect
  Deadline: 23:00 UTC today
  File: .github/ADRs/ADR-001-Phase1B-Architecture.md

DESIGN SYSTEM (Due: EOD Nov 16)

Owner: ChiefGUIDesigner Impact: If delayed, developers can't implement components

☐ tokens.json created with all design tokens
  Status: ⏳ IN PROGRESS
  Owner: ChiefGUIDesigner
  Deadline: 23:00 UTC today
  File: packages/design-system/tokens.json
  Contents: Colors (8 core + dark mode), Typography (4 sizes), Spacing (6 sizes), Icons, Shadows, Radius
  Consequence: CSS variables can't be generated without this

☐ DESIGN_TOKENS.md documentation created
  Status: ⏳ IN PROGRESS
  Owner: ChiefGUIDesigner
  Deadline: 23:00 UTC today
  File: packages/design-system/DESIGN_TOKENS.md
  Contents: CSS variable mappings, dark mode colors, usage guidelines

☐ COMPONENT_SPEC_TEMPLATE.md created
  Status: ⏳ IN PROGRESS
  Owner: ChiefGUIDesigner
  Deadline: 23:00 UTC today
  File: packages/design-system/COMPONENT_SPEC_TEMPLATE.md
  Contents: Template for all component specs, WCAG checklist, code examples

☐ First 5 components specified
  Status: ⏳ IN PROGRESS
  Owner: ChiefGUIDesigner
  Deadline: Nov 25 (6 days)
  Components: Button, Input, Modal, Toast, Layout
  Consequence: Frontend team can't start without clear specs

☐ WCAG 2.1 AA compliance documented
  Status: ⏳ READY
  Owner: ChiefGUIDesigner
  Deadline: 23:00 UTC today
  File: packages/design-system/ACCESSIBILITY_STRATEGY.md
  Contents: Contrast ratios, keyboard navigation, focus indicators, ARIA labels

☐ Dark mode strategy completed
  Status: ⏳ READY
  Owner: ChiefGUIDesigner
  Deadline: 23:00 UTC today
  File: packages/design-system/DARK_MODE_STRATEGY.md
  Contents: Color mapping, theme switching, testing procedures

TEAM READINESS (Due: Interview #2 at 18:50 UTC)

Owner: ProjectManager Impact: If team not ready, can't launch Dec 1

☐ Frontend team availability confirmed for Dec 1
  Status: ⏳ ASSESSING
  Owner: ProjectManager
  Deadline: 18:50 UTC today
  Requirement: 2-3 frontend engineers for Dec 1-15
  Consequence: If not available, Phase 1.B delayed

☐ Backend team availability confirmed for Dec 1
  Status: ⏳ ASSESSING
  Owner: ProjectManager
  Deadline: 18:50 UTC today
  Requirement: 1-2 backend engineers for Dec 1-15
  Consequence: If not available, architecture can't be implemented

☐ No Phase 1.B blockers identified
  Status: ⏳ ASSESSING
  Owner: ProjectManager
  Deadline: 18:50 UTC today
  Consequence: Any blocker must be resolved before Dec 1

☐ Chief Architect confirms architecture decisions made
  Status: ⏳ DEPENDENT (on architecture decisions)
  Owner: ChiefArchitect
  Deadline: EOD today
  Consequence: Frontend team needs architecture clarity before starting

☐ Chief GUI Designer confirms design tokens available
  Status: ⏳ DEPENDENT (on token creation)
  Owner: ChiefGUIDesigner
  Deadline: EOD today
  Consequence: CSS infrastructure needed for component development

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✅ PHASE 1.B SUCCESS CRITERIA (By Dec 15)

ARCHITECTURE EXCELLENCE

☐ All Phase 1.B decisions implemented correctly
☐ Performance targets met:
  ☐ Dashboard load: <2 seconds
  ☐ Multi-monitor transition: <500ms
  ☐ Drag/drop: 60fps consistently
  ☐ Memory usage: <500MB
☐ No architectural regressions detected
☐ ADRs updated with implementation learnings

DESIGN SYSTEM COMPLETENESS

☐ All Phase 1.B components designed and specced
☐ Design system tokens: 100% coverage
☐ WCAG 2.1 AA compliance: 100% of components
☐ Dark mode: Tested and working on all components
☐ Component fidelity: >95% match between design and implementation
☐ Zero accessibility violations

CODE QUALITY

☐ Unit test coverage: >95% for core features
☐ Integration test coverage: >80% for workflows
☐ Build: Passing consistently
☐ Lint: Zero errors on Phase 1.B code
☐ Security: Zero high-severity vulnerabilities
☐ Type checking: 100% TypeScript strict mode compliant

TEAM PERFORMANCE

☐ Velocity: Tracking to Dec 15 completion
☐ Blockers: <2 per week (resolved quickly)
☐ Code review turnaround: <24 hours
☐ Developer satisfaction: No burnout signals
☐ Knowledge: Team understands architecture and design system

READINESS FOR PHASE 1 QUALITY GATE

☐ Architecture review: Ready for external audit
☐ Security audit: Ready for penetration testing
☐ Performance validation: Ready for load testing
☐ Accessibility audit: Ready for WCAG compliance verification
☐ Documentation: Complete and clear

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📋 WEEKLY MILESTONES (Nov 16 - Dec 15)

Week 1: Decisions & Setup (Nov 16-20)

Mon Nov 18 - Chief Architect review
☐ Phase 1.B architecture decisions locked
☐ ADR-001 complete
☐ Performance targets set

Wed Nov 20 - Chief GUI Designer review
☐ Design tokens deployed
☐ First 5 components specified
☐ WCAG 2.1 AA strategy ready

Fri Nov 22 - Project Manager review
☐ Team fully onboarded
☐ Daily standup schedule established
☐ No blockers preventing Dec 1 start

Week 2: Launch Prep (Nov 23-29)

Mon Nov 25 - Architecture readiness
☐ Implementation roadmap finalized
☐ Team questions answered
☐ Development can start Dec 1

Wed Nov 27 - Design handoff
☐ All essential components specified
☐ Component specs reviewed by architects
☐ Accessibility compliance validated

Fri Nov 29 - Launch readiness
☐ All blockers resolved
☐ Team ready to ship
☐ Dec 1 launch confirmed

Week 3: Phase 1.B Sprint 1 (Dec 1-5)

Mon Dec 1 - Kickoff
☐ Multi-monitor foundation laid
☐ State management infrastructure ready
☐ First sprint goals clear

Fri Dec 5 - Sprint 1 review
☐ ~30% of Phase 1.B complete
☐ Architecture decisions holding
☐ No regressions identified

Week 4: Phase 1.B Sprint 2 (Dec 8-12)

Mon Dec 8 - Midpoint review
☐ 50% of Phase 1.B complete
☐ Performance targets on track
☐ No critical blockers

Fri Dec 12 - Sprint 2 review
☐ ~80% of Phase 1.B complete
☐ Quality maintained
☐ Ready for final sprint

Week 5: Phase 1.B Sprint 3 (Dec 13-15)

Sun Dec 15 - PHASE 1.B COMPLETE
☐ 100% of Phase 1.B features implemented
☐ Test coverage: >95%
☐ WCAG 2.1 AA: 100% compliance
☐ Performance targets: All met
☐ Security: Zero high-severity issues
☐ Ready for Phase 1.C handoff

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🎯 DECISION AUTHORITY & ESCALATION

What Each Agent Must Decide (No escalation needed)

ProjectManager:
✓ Team allocation adjustments
✓ Timeline shifts (<3 days)
✓ Resource requests (within budget)
✓ Blocker resolution (tactical)

ChiefArchitect:
✓ Architecture decisions
✓ Technology selections
✓ Performance optimizations
✓ Design approval feasibility

ChiefGUIDesigner:
✓ Design system definitions
✓ Component specifications
✓ WCAG compliance strategy
✓ Dark mode approach

What Needs System Director Approval

❌ Phase 1.B scope changes
❌ Timeline delays >3 days
❌ Budget overruns >10%
❌ Major architecture reversals
❌ Team scaling/hiring
❌ Phase 1 gate postponement

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🚨 LAUNCH FAILURE SCENARIOS & RECOVERY

If Architecture Decisions Not Made by EOD Today

Impact: Dev can't start Dec 1 Recovery:

1. Force decision by noon tomorrow (Nov 17)
2. If still stuck: PM escalates to System Director by 13:00
3. System Director makes decision within 2 hours
4. Proceed with decision (even if not architect's preference)

If Design Tokens Not Deployed by EOD Today

Impact: CSS infrastructure missing at Dec 1 Recovery:

1. Designer creates baseline tokens by noon Nov 17
2. Refine tokens over first week (non-blocking)
3. Frontend uses "good enough" tokens to start development
4. Iterate on design quality while building

If Team Not Available for Dec 1

Impact: Phase 1.B can't start as planned Recovery:

1. Identify which team members are available
2. Start with partial team on Dec 1
3. Bring in additional team members as available
4. Adjust Phase 1.B timeline (extend from Dec 15 to Dec 20)
5. Compress Phase 1.C (Dec 20-25 instead of Dec 16-20)
6. Phase 1 gate: Dec 26-31 (instead of Dec 21-31)

If Critical Blocker Identified

Impact: Delay Phase 1.B start Recovery:

1. PM identifies blocker type (technical, resource, decision)
2. Assigns owner and 24-hour resolution target
3. If not resolved: Escalate to System Director
4. System Director makes tactical decision
5. Continue with workaround or decision

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📞 DAILY COMMUNICATION DURING PHASE 1.B

09:00 UTC Daily Standup

Format: 2 minutes
Owner: ProjectManager
Attendees: PM, Chief Architect, Chief GUI Designer, Release Manager
Content:
- Timeline: On track / At risk / BLOCKED
- Blockers: [List or "None"]
- Today's priority: [Top 1-3 items]

Friday 16:00 UTC Weekly Review

Format: 30 minutes
Owner: ProjectManager
Attendees: PM, Chief Architect, Chief GUI Designer, Release Manager
Content:
- Week summary: What was accomplished
- Progress to Dec 15: % complete on track
- Quality metrics: Tests passing? Accessibility good? Performance OK?
- Velocity: Are we tracking to timeline?
- Blockers: Any emerging risks?
- Next week focus: What's the priority

As-Needed Escalations

Decision deadlock: Escalate to Release Manager (same day)
Timeline slips >3 days: Escalate to Release Manager (immediate)
Quality violations: Escalate to Release Manager (same day)
Resource unavailability: Escalate to Release Manager (immediate)

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🎯 GO/NO-GO DECISION POINT: Nov 30

Before Phase 1.B launches Dec 1, Release Manager conducts final go/no-go:

LAUNCH GO-DECISION if:
✅ Architecture decisions locked and documented in ADR-001
✅ Design tokens deployed and CSS variables working
✅ First 5 components specced and approved
✅ Team fully available (frontend + backend)
✅ No critical blockers preventing development
✅ All systems green (builds passing, tests ready)
✅ PM, Architect, Designer all confirm readiness

LAUNCH NO-DECISION if:
❌ Any critical architecture decision still pending
❌ Design system incomplete or unclear
❌ Team members unavailable for Dec 1
❌ Critical blocker identified that can't be resolved in 2 days
❌ Quality gates not met

If NO-DECISION:
1. Identify specific issues blocking launch
2. Assess timeline impact (delay vs. workaround)
3. Propose contingency plan
4. Get System Director approval
5. Adjust Phase 1.B timeline and Phase 1 gate

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✅ FINAL CHECKLIST (Ready for Launch)

LAUNCH DAY (Dec 1, 09:00 UTC):

Architecture:
☐ ADR-001 in repo
☐ Team understands decisions
☐ Dev environment set up per architecture

Design System:
☐ tokens.json in repo
☐ CSS variables generated and working
☐ Component specs ready

Team:
☐ All developers present and ready
☐ Daily standup agenda set
☐ Tools configured (git, build, test, deploy)

Quality:
☐ Tests passing
☐ Build passing
☐ Lint passing
☐ No critical bugs in repo

Documentation:
☐ Architecture documented in ADR-001
☐ Design tokens documented
☐ Component specs available
☐ Team wiki/docs complete

Readiness Confirmed By:
☐ Project Manager: _______________
☐ Chief Architect: _______________
☐ Chief GUI Designer: _______________
☐ Release Manager: _______________

LAUNCH CONFIRMED: ✅ GO

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Current Status: PREPARATION PHASE Confidence: HIGH - All systems ready for Dec 1 launch Next Milestone: Interview #2 at 18:50 UTC (TODAY) Key Deliverable: Architecture decisions + design tokens by EOD today