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Project Lifecycle Management
Last Updated: 2025-01-27 Purpose: Define project lifecycle stages and transition processes
Overview
This document defines the standard lifecycle stages for projects in the workspace and guidelines for managing transitions between stages.
Lifecycle Stages
1. Planning
Definition: Project is in planning phase, requirements being defined
Characteristics:
- Requirements gathering
- Architecture design
- Documentation creation
- Team formation
- Resource allocation
Documentation Requirements:
- Project proposal
- Requirements document
- Architecture design
- Implementation plan
Status Indicator: 🚧 Planning
2. Development
Definition: Project is in active development
Characteristics:
- Active code development
- Regular commits
- Feature implementation
- Testing and iteration
- Active team involvement
Documentation Requirements:
- README with setup instructions
- Development guide
- API documentation (if applicable)
- Contributing guidelines
Status Indicator: 🚧 Development
3. Stable
Definition: Project is production-ready and in maintenance mode
Characteristics:
- Production-ready code
- Stable APIs
- Comprehensive documentation
- Regular maintenance updates
- Bug fixes and minor improvements
Documentation Requirements:
- Complete README
- Deployment guide
- API documentation
- Troubleshooting guide
- Maintenance guidelines
Status Indicator: ✅ Stable
4. Deprecated
Definition: Project is no longer actively maintained, migration path available
Characteristics:
- No new features
- Critical bug fixes only
- Migration path documented
- End-of-life date set
- Replacement project identified
Documentation Requirements:
- Deprecation notice
- Migration guide
- End-of-life timeline
- Replacement project information
Status Indicator: ⚠️ Deprecated
5. Archived
Definition: Project is archived, historical reference only
Characteristics:
- No active development
- No support provided
- Historical reference only
- Code preserved for reference
Documentation Requirements:
- Archive notice
- Historical context
- Link to replacement (if applicable)
Status Indicator: 📦 Archived
Lifecycle Transitions
Planning → Development
Trigger: Requirements finalized, architecture approved, team ready
Requirements:
- Requirements document approved
- Architecture design complete
- Team assigned
- Development environment ready
Actions:
- Update project status
- Set up development infrastructure
- Begin development work
Development → Stable
Trigger: Project is production-ready, features complete
Requirements:
- All planned features implemented
- Tests passing
- Documentation complete
- Security review completed
- Performance acceptable
Actions:
- Update project status
- Create release documentation
- Deploy to production
- Update documentation
Stable → Deprecated
Trigger: Project is being replaced or no longer needed
Requirements:
- Replacement project identified
- Migration path planned
- End-of-life date set
- Stakeholders notified
Actions:
- Add deprecation notice
- Create migration guide
- Set end-of-life date
- Update documentation
Any → Archived
Trigger: Project is no longer needed, historical reference only
Requirements:
- Decision to archive approved
- Historical documentation prepared
- Code preserved
Actions:
- Move to archive location
- Update documentation
- Add archive notice
- Preserve code and documentation
Status Tracking
Status Indicators
- 🚧 Planning
- 🚧 Development
- ✅ Stable
- ⚠️ Deprecated
- 📦 Archived
Status Updates
- Update README.md with current status
- Update main README status
- Document status change date
- Notify stakeholders (if applicable)
Maintenance Responsibilities
Planning Stage
- Product owner / Project manager
- Architecture team
Development Stage
- Development team
- Technical lead
Stable Stage
- Maintenance team
- Technical lead
- DevOps team
Deprecated Stage
- Migration team
- Technical lead
- Support team (limited)
Archived Stage
- Archive maintainer
- Historical reference only
Review Process
Quarterly Reviews
- Review all projects
- Update status if needed
- Document status changes
- Plan transitions
Transition Reviews
- Review before major transitions
- Document transition rationale
- Update all documentation
- Notify stakeholders
Best Practices
Status Accuracy
- Keep status up-to-date
- Review regularly
- Document changes
- Communicate changes
Documentation
- Document current stage
- Document transition history
- Maintain stage-specific documentation
- Keep documentation current
Communication
- Notify stakeholders of status changes
- Document transition decisions
- Maintain transparency
- Regular status updates
Examples
Example 1: Development → Stable
Project: dbis_core Transition Date: TBD Requirements Met: ✅ Documentation: ✅ Complete Status: Ready for transition when requirements met
Example 2: Planning → Development
Project: dbis_portal Current Status: 🚧 Planning Next Steps: Complete requirements, begin development
Last Updated: 2025-01-27 Next Review: Q2 2025