Watchtower-Course-Project

WatchTower Initial Backlog Issues (Sprint 1 + Future Placeholders)

Use each section below as a copy-paste-ready GitHub issue body. Update status labels as work progresses.

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1) Create Sprint 1 planning document

Title: Create Sprint 1 planning document
Labels: sprint-1, priority-high, type-process, status-ready
Summary: Build and finalize the Sprint 1 planning document with milestones, owners, and key dates.
Scope:

• Define Sprint 1 goals and outcomes.
• List planned work items and dependencies.
• Record timeline and checkpoint dates.
  Owner: Fahad
  Support: Josh
  Reviewer: Aditya
  Deliverable: Completed docs/sprint-1-planning.md approved by reviewer.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• Sprint 1 goals and scope are clearly documented.
• Timeline and milestones are included.
• Dependencies/risks are listed.
• Reviewer approval recorded in PR.

2) Define WatchTower MVP

Title: Define WatchTower MVP
Labels: sprint-1, priority-high, type-docs, status-ready
Summary: Establish a clear MVP boundary for WatchTower so implementation decisions remain aligned.
Scope:

• Define must-have MVP features.
• Define out-of-scope features.
• Align MVP with sprint feasibility.
  Owner: Fahad
  Support: Aditya
  Reviewer: James
  Deliverable: Updated docs/mvp.md with approved MVP scope.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• MVP features are clearly listed.
• Non-MVP items are explicitly listed.
• Scope is feasible for planned sprint timeline.
• Reviewer approval recorded.

3) Create functional and non-functional requirements

Title: Create functional and non-functional requirements
Labels: sprint-1, priority-high, type-docs, status-ready
Summary: Document complete baseline requirements for product behavior and quality standards.
Scope:

• Define functional requirements.
• Define non-functional requirements.
• Ensure traceability to MVP goals.
  Owner: Josh
  Support: Fahad
  Reviewer: Aditya
  Deliverable: Approved docs/requirements.md with functional and non-functional sections.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• Functional requirements are testable and specific.
• Non-functional requirements include performance/reliability goals.
• Requirements align with MVP scope.
• Reviewer sign-off completed.

4) Create user stories for WatchTower MVP

Title: Create user stories for WatchTower MVP
Labels: sprint-1, priority-high, type-process, status-ready
Summary: Create user-focused stories that map MVP requirements into actionable development tasks.
Scope:

• Draft user stories with clear personas and outcomes.
• Add acceptance criteria per story.
• Map stories to MVP features.
  Owner: Josh
  Support: Hieu
  Reviewer: Fahad
  Deliverable: User stories document under docs/ and linked GitHub issues.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• Stories use a consistent template.
• Each story includes acceptance criteria.
• Stories cover all MVP features.
• Reviewer approval completed.

5) Research observability tools and dashboard patterns

Title: Research observability tools and dashboard patterns
Labels: sprint-1, priority-medium, type-research, status-ready
Summary: Evaluate tooling and common dashboard patterns suitable for WatchTower MVP.
Scope:

• Compare candidate observability tools/libraries.
• Research dashboard design patterns and metrics display approaches.
• Recommend options for MVP use.
  Owner: Josh
  Support: Fahad
  Reviewer: Aditya
  Deliverable: Research write-up in docs/research/ with recommendation section.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• At least 3 tooling options compared.
• Pros/cons documented for each option.
• Dashboard pattern examples referenced.
• Recommendation approved by reviewer.

6) Research browser error capture approach

Title: Research browser error capture approach
Labels: sprint-1, priority-high, type-instrumentation, status-ready
Summary: Identify a practical method for capturing browser-side runtime errors in MVP.
Scope:

• Research window.onerror, unhandledrejection, and library options.
• Evaluate data fields to capture per error event.
• Recommend implementation path.
  Owner: Jason
  Support: Daniel
  Reviewer: Aditya
  Deliverable: Error capture approach doc in docs/research/ with implementation recommendation.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• Candidate capture methods are documented.
• Event payload fields are defined.
• MVP approach recommendation is included.
• Reviewer approval completed.

7) Research browser performance capture approach

Title: Research browser performance capture approach
Labels: sprint-1, priority-high, type-instrumentation, status-ready
Summary: Define a viable browser performance instrumentation strategy for MVP.
Scope:

• Research performance APIs and metrics (load, render, navigation timing).
• Evaluate sampling strategy and overhead.
• Recommend metrics for MVP dashboard.
  Owner: Daniel
  Support: Waleed
  Reviewer: Aditya
  Deliverable: Performance capture research note in docs/research/ with selected MVP metrics.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• Relevant browser APIs and metrics documented.
• Data collection trade-offs discussed.
• MVP metric set proposed.
• Reviewer approval completed.

8) Define event data schemas

Title: Define event data schemas
Labels: sprint-1, priority-high, type-backend, status-ready
Summary: Create initial schema definitions for events generated by WatchTower instrumentation.
Scope:

• Define schema for error events.
• Define schema for performance events.
• Include required/optional fields and examples.
  Owner: Waleed
  Support: Daniel
  Reviewer: Aditya
  Deliverable: Schema definitions document (or JSON schema files) committed and reviewed.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• Error and performance schemas are defined.
• Field types and constraints are documented.
• Example payloads are included.
• Reviewer sign-off completed.

9) Create initial dashboard wireframes

Title: Create initial dashboard wireframes
Labels: sprint-1, priority-medium, type-design, status-ready
Summary: Design low/medium fidelity wireframes for the WatchTower dashboard experience.
Scope:

• Draft layout for key dashboard views.
• Show navigation and component hierarchy.
• Capture UI rationale tied to user stories.
  Owner: Hieu
  Support: James
  Reviewer: Aditya
  Deliverable: Wireframe artifacts linked in docs/ and referenced in issue comments.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• Core dashboard screens are wireframed.
• Layout supports defined MVP metrics.
• UI decisions reference user stories.
• Reviewer feedback addressed.

10) Build static dashboard prototype

Title: Build static dashboard prototype
Labels: sprint-1, priority-high, type-frontend, status-ready
Summary: Implement a static frontend dashboard prototype based on approved wireframes.
Scope:

• Build static components/layout for main dashboard views.
• Use placeholder/mock data where needed.
• Match wireframe structure and styling direction.
  Owner: James
  Support: Alex, Hemendra
  Reviewer: Hieu
  Deliverable: Running static dashboard prototype in repository with setup instructions.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• Main dashboard layout is implemented.
• Mock data rendering works for core sections.
• Styling is consistent with wireframes.
• Reviewer approval completed.

11) Create feedback widget prototype

Title: Create feedback widget prototype
Labels: sprint-1, priority-medium, type-frontend, status-ready
Summary: Prototype a simple feedback widget UI for dashboard/user feedback collection.
Scope:

• Design and implement widget component.
• Include basic interaction states.
• Ensure integration path with dashboard UI.
  Owner: Hieu
  Support: Alex
  Reviewer: James
  Deliverable: Feedback widget prototype committed with demo usage in frontend prototype.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• Widget appears and functions in prototype.
• Interaction states (default, active, submit) are present.
• UI aligns with dashboard style.
• Reviewer sign-off completed.

12) Set up repository structure

Title: Set up repository structure
Labels: sprint-1, priority-high, type-devops, status-ready
Summary: Establish a clean repository layout for docs, frontend, instrumentation, and CI.
Scope:

• Define directory structure and naming conventions.
• Add baseline README notes for major directories.
• Ensure structure supports MVP and future growth.
  Owner: Aditya
  Support: Daniel
  Reviewer: James
  Deliverable: Repository structure updated and documented in README.md/docs/.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• Core directories are in place.
• Structure rationale is documented.
• Team can locate docs/code quickly.
• Reviewer approval completed.

13) Create GitHub issue and PR templates

Title: Create GitHub issue and PR templates
Labels: sprint-1, priority-high, type-process, status-ready
Summary: Standardize issue and PR quality using reusable templates.
Scope:

• Create issue template(s) with required fields.
• Create PR template with checklist and review context.
• Align templates with workflow conventions.
  Owner: Aditya
  Support: Josh
  Reviewer: Fahad
  Deliverable: Templates added under .github/ and validated by team.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• Issue template includes owner/support/reviewer fields.
• PR template includes testing and linked issue sections.
• Templates are discoverable in GitHub UI.
• Reviewer approval completed.

14) Create initial GitHub Actions CI workflow

Title: Create initial GitHub Actions CI workflow
Labels: sprint-1, priority-high, type-devops, status-ready
Summary: Add a baseline CI workflow to enforce quality checks on pull requests.
Scope:

• Configure initial workflow file(s).
• Run install/build/test or lint checks as applicable.
• Trigger workflow on PR and push events.
  Owner: Aditya
  Support: Daniel
  Reviewer: Waleed
  Deliverable: Working CI workflow in .github/workflows/ with passing checks on sample PR.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• CI runs automatically on PRs.
• At least one quality gate is enforced.
• Failure output is visible and actionable.
• Reviewer approval completed.

15) Create workflow and label convention documentation

Title: Create workflow and label convention documentation
Labels: sprint-1, priority-high, type-docs, status-ready
Summary: Document repository workflow, issue conventions, and label taxonomy for team consistency.
Scope:

• Define branch, commit, and PR standards.
• Define sprint/priority/type/status label usage.
• Include issue body convention and review requirements.
  Owner: Aditya
  Support: Josh
  Reviewer: Fahad
  Deliverable: Completed docs/workflow.md merged to main.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• Sprint and priority conventions are clearly documented.
• Issue template fields are clearly documented.
• Recommended label combinations are included.
• Reviewer approval completed.

16) Create initial architecture decision record

Title: Create initial architecture decision record
Labels: sprint-1, priority-medium, type-backend, status-ready
Summary: Capture the first major architecture decision and rationale for WatchTower MVP.
Scope:

• Select one foundational architecture decision.
• Document context, alternatives, and decision outcome.
• Record consequences and follow-up actions.
  Owner: Aditya
  Support: Daniel
  Reviewer: Fahad
  Deliverable: ADR document created under docs/adr/ and linked in project docs.
  Acceptance Criteria:
• ADR includes context, decision, and alternatives.
• Consequences/trade-offs are documented.
• ADR follows consistent format.
• Reviewer sign-off completed.