Standard-Dev-Guidelines

Documentation on Standard Development Guidelines followed by our Organization (Serendipity)

Project Guidelines

Welcome to the Project Guidelines documentation. This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of how to get started on a new project, the steps involved in planning and executing the project, and the coding conventions and guidelines to follow.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started on a New Project

   • How to Plan a New Project
   • Requirements Specifications
     • Product Requirements Documentation (PRD)
     • System Requirements (HLD) - Infrastructure Requirements (Capacity/Load Estimation)
   • System Design
     • Data Flow Diagrams (DFD)
     • App Flow Diagrams
     • Class Diagrams (Entities)
     • Database Schema Design
     • High-level Infrastructure Design
   • Project Execution Planning
     • List of Modules & Functionalities
     • Create Timelines & Milestones
     • Finalize Requirements

2. Coding Conventions and Guidelines

   • Git Workflow Guidelines
   • CI/CD Guidelines
     • Releases Documentation (releases.md)
     • CI/CD Tools Documentation
   • Project & File Structure Guidelines
   • Coding Guidelines
   • Documentation Guidelines

Getting Started on a New Project

How to Plan a New Project

Planning a new project involves several key steps:

• Define the project scope and objectives.
• Identify the stakeholders and their roles.
• Establish a timeline for the project.
• Assess the resources required, including personnel, tools, and budget.
• Create a project charter or plan that outlines the above elements.

Requirements Specifications

Product Requirements Documentation (PRD)

The PRD should clearly define:

• The purpose of the product.
• The features and functionalities required.
• The target audience and user personas.
• User stories or use cases.
• Acceptance criteria for each feature.

System Requirements (HLD) - Infrastructure Requirements (Capacity/Load Estimation)

The High-Level Design (HLD) should include:

• An overview of the system architecture.
• Infrastructure requirements, including servers, databases, and network specifications.
• Capacity and load estimations to ensure the system can handle expected traffic and usage.

System Design

Data Flow Diagrams (DFD)

DFDs should be created to:

• Illustrate the flow of data within the system.
• Identify the sources and destinations of data.
• Show how data is processed at various stages.

App Flow Diagrams

App flow diagrams should:

• Outline the user flow through the application.
• Highlight key screens and interactions.
• Identify navigation paths and decision points.

Class Diagrams (Entities)

Class diagrams should:

• Define the key entities in the system.
• Show the relationships between entities.
• Include attributes and methods for each class.

Database Schema Design

The database schema design should:

• Define the tables and their relationships.
• Specify the fields and data types for each table.
• Include indexes, constraints, and keys.

High-level Infrastructure Design

The high-level infrastructure design should:

• Outline the overall architecture of the system.
• Identify the major components and their interactions.
• Include diagrams of the network, servers, and other infrastructure elements.

Project Execution Planning

List of Modules & Functionalities

Create a comprehensive list of:

• All the modules that need to be developed.
• The functionalities of each module.
• Dependencies between modules.

Create Timelines & Milestones

Develop a timeline that includes:

• Key milestones and deadlines.
• Phases of the project (e.g., planning, development, testing, deployment).
• Tasks and deliverables for each phase.

Finalize Requirements

Ensure all requirements are:

• Clearly defined and documented.
• Reviewed and approved by stakeholders.
• Aligned with the project scope and objectives.

Coding Conventions and Guidelines

Git Workflow Guidelines

Establish a standard Git workflow that includes:

• Branching strategies (e.g., feature branches, develop, main).
• Commit message conventions.
• Pull request and code review processes.

CI/CD Guidelines

Releases Documentation (releases.md)

Maintain a releases.md file that:

• Documents all releases.
• Includes version numbers, release dates, and change logs.
• Provides links to relevant documentation and resources.

CI/CD Tools Documentation

Document the CI/CD tools used, including:

• Setup and configuration instructions.
• Guidelines for creating and managing pipelines.
• Best practices for automated testing and deployment.

Project & File Structure Guidelines

Define a standard project and file structure that:

• Organizes code in a logical and maintainable way.
• Separates concerns (e.g., models, views, controllers).
• Includes directories for tests, documentation, and configuration files.

Coding Guidelines

Follow coding guidelines that:

• Adhere to industry standards (e.g., PEP 8 for Python).
• Include best practices for readability, maintainability, and performance.
• Specify conventions for naming, formatting, and documentation.

Documentation Guidelines

Ensure thorough and consistent documentation by:

• Using tools like ReadTheDocs or GitBook.
• Writing clear and concise comments and docstrings.
• Maintaining up-to-date documentation for all aspects of the project.

References

1. PEP 8 - Style Guide for Python Code
2. ReadTheDocs | GitBook - For Documentation