Documentation on Standard Development Guidelines followed by our Organization (Serendipity)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 should:
- Outline the user flow through the application.
- Highlight key screens and interactions.
- Identify navigation paths and decision points.
Class diagrams should:
- Define the key entities in the system.
- Show the relationships between entities.
- Include attributes and methods for each class.
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.
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.
Create a comprehensive list of:
- All the modules that need to be developed.
- The functionalities of each module.
- Dependencies between modules.
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.
Ensure all requirements are:
- Clearly defined and documented.
- Reviewed and approved by stakeholders.
- Aligned with the project scope and objectives.
Establish a standard Git workflow that includes:
- Branching strategies (e.g., feature branches, develop, main).
- Commit message conventions.
- Pull request and code review processes.
Maintain a releases.md file that:
- Documents all releases.
- Includes version numbers, release dates, and change logs.
- Provides links to relevant documentation and resources.
Document the CI/CD tools used, including:
- Setup and configuration instructions.
- Guidelines for creating and managing pipelines.
- Best practices for automated testing and deployment.
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.
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.
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.
- PEP 8 - Style Guide for Python Code
- ReadTheDocs | GitBook - For Documentation