Product Development Lifecycle
Quick Reference
This document outlines our product development process from idea to launch, including key stakeholders, deliverables, and quality gates.
Discovery Phase
Problem Definition
Research Methods
- User interviews
- Market analysis
- Competitor research
- Data analytics
Planning Phase
Product Requirements
- Business objectives
- User stories
- Technical requirements
- Success metrics
Stakeholder Alignment
| Stakeholder | Responsibility | Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Vision & Strategy | PRD, Roadmap |
| Engineering | Technical Feasibility | Tech Spec |
| Design | User Experience | Design Spec |
| QE | Quality Assurance | Test Plan |
Development Phase
Agile Process
Sprint Structure
- Sprint Planning
- Daily Stand-ups
- Sprint Review
- Retrospective
Quality Gates
- Design Review
- Technical Review
- QA Approval
- Product Sign-off
Testing Strategy
Test Coverage Matrix
Quality Metrics
- Code coverage
- Bug severity distribution
- Performance benchmarks
- User satisfaction scores
Launch Process
Pre-Launch Checklist
- Feature documentation complete
- QA sign-off
- Performance testing passed
- Security review completed
- Marketing materials ready
Launch Phases
- Internal testing
- Beta testing
- Soft launch
- Full release
Post-Launch
Monitoring
- User adoption
- Performance metrics
- Error rates
- Customer feedback
Iteration Process
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Documentation Updates
This document should be reviewed and updated quarterly to reflect our evolving processes.