New Website Kickoff

Requirement Specification Document (RSD):

• Check if the RSD covers all necessary functional requirements.
• Check if the RSD includes any non-functional requirements, such as performance, security, or scalability.
• Check if there are any dependencies or integrations mentioned in the RSD.
• Check if the RSD provides clear acceptance criteria for each requirement.
• Check if there are any constraints or limitations mentioned in the RSD that need to be considered during development.

Reference Design and Assets:

• Check if the reference designs or wireframes are consistent with the user interface requirements.
• Check if the design elements are responsive and compatible with different devices and screen sizes.
• Check if the graphical assets and branding materials are in the appropriate formats and resolutions.
• Check if the reference design aligns with the desired user experience and usability goals.
• Check if any interactive or animated elements in the reference design are properly documented or explained.

Credentials and Access Information:

• Check if you have the necessary SSH keys or login credentials for servers or hosting platforms.
• Check if you have access to any databases or content management systems required for the project.
• Check if you have obtained any necessary API keys or tokens for third-party services.
• Check if there are any specific access permissions or restrictions that need to be considered.
• Check if the collected credentials and access information are securely stored and protected.

Development Environment:

• Check if the required development tools are up to date with the latest stable versions.
• Check if you have installed any necessary plugins or extensions for the development tools.
• Check if the local development server or virtual environment is configured correctly.
• Check if any additional software or dependencies are required to run the development environment.
• Check if the necessary project files and directories are properly set up in the development environment.

Familiar with the Project Dependencies:

• Check if you have identified any specific versions or compatibility requirements for the project dependencies.
• Check if there are any known issues, bugs, or workarounds related to the project dependencies.
• Check if any additional configuration or setup steps are needed for the dependencies.
• Check if there are any alternative dependencies or fallback options available if needed.
• Check if the licenses and usage terms of the dependencies align with the project requirements and legal obligations.

Understand the Project Workflow and Collaboration Tools:

• Check if you have familiarized yourself with the project management methodology being used (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Check if you have a clear understanding of the project's task tracking and progress monitoring processes.
• Check if you have joined the relevant code repositories and branches for collaborative development.
• Check if you are aware of the code review and feedback process in the project.
• Check if there are any specific guidelines or conventions for code formatting and documentation.

Communicated with the Project Stakeholders:

• Check if you have confirmed the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder involved in the project.
• Check if you have discussed and aligned expectations with the project managers, designers, and clients.
• Check if you have identified the primary point of contact for each stakeholder group.
• Check if you have established the preferred communication channels for different types of project discussions.
• Check if you have created a plan for regular status updates and progress reporting to the stakeholders.

High-Level Development Plan:

• Check if the plan allows for flexibility and adaptation based on changing project requirements.
• Check if there is a mechanism in place to track and manage any dependencies between different tasks.
• Check if the plan includes allocated time for testing, bug fixing, and quality assurance activities.
• Check if the plan accounts for any anticipated risks or challenges during the development process.
• Check if the plan considers resource availability and workload distribution among team members.

Backup and Version Control Strategy:

• Check if there is a scheduled backup plan for the project files, databases, and configurations.
• Check if the backup plan includes off-site storage or redundancy measures for data protection.
• Check if the version control system is set up to handle collaborative development and branching strategies.
• Check if regular commits and updates are encouraged to maintain a comprehensive project history.
• Check if there is a process in place to handle conflicts or merge issues during version control.

Development Guidelines and Best Practices:

• Check if the coding guidelines cover naming conventions, code structure, and formatting standards.
• Check if there are guidelines for documenting code, including comments and inline documentation.
• Check if the project follows best practices for security, performance, and scalability.
• Check if there are specific guidelines or considerations for error handling and exception management.
• Check if the project encourages code modularity, reusability, and maintainability.