Launch: Planning and Development (Weeks 1-4)

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Outline the objectives, assemble the team, design the architecture, set up environments, and develop the Shiny app and microservices.

• Define Objectives and Scope
  • Outline the app’s core functionalities.
  • Identify key success metrics.
• Assemble Team and Assign Roles
  • Assign roles for developers, testers, DevOps engineers, marketing, and support staff.
  • Ensure team members have access to necessary tools and resources.
• Design Architecture
  • Design the microservices architecture.
  • Choose communication protocols (e.g., REST, gRPC).
  • Select technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Firebase).
• Set Up Environments
  • Set up development, testing, staging, and production environments.
  • Configure CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Develop Shiny App and Microservices
  • Develop the Shiny app’s UI/UX and backend functionality.
  • Develop individual microservices ensuring they are loosely coupled and independently deployable.
  • Integrate push notification services (e.g., Firebase Cloud Messaging).
• Conduct Initial Testing
  • Perform unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.
  • Conduct performance and load testing.