ROADMAP.md Template

# ROADMAP.md

## Phase 1: Foundation
**Goal:** Get basic structure working
**Tasks:**
- [ ] Set up project structure and install dependencies
- [ ] Create basic page layout with header and footer
- [ ] Add routing (if multi-page)
- [ ] Set up styling system (Tailwind, CSS modules, etc.)
**Completion Criteria:**
- Site loads without errors
- Navigation works
- Basic styling applied
**Git Save Point:** "Complete Phase 1: Foundation"

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## Phase 2: Core Features
**Goal:** Build main functionality
**Tasks:**
- [ ] [Feature 1]: [Specific components/functionality]
- [ ] [Feature 2]: [Specific components/functionality]
- [ ] [Feature 3]: [Specific components/functionality]
**Completion Criteria:**
- All core features functional
- Desktop layout complete
- Data displays correctly
**Git Save Point:** "Complete Phase 2: Core Features"

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## Phase 3: Responsive Design
**Goal:** Make it work on all devices
**Tasks:**
- [ ] Test on mobile (375px) and fix layout issues
- [ ] Test on tablet (768px) and adjust
- [ ] Add mobile navigation if needed
- [ ] Optimize images for different screen sizes
**Completion Criteria:**
- Works on mobile, tablet, desktop
- No horizontal scrolling on mobile
- Touch targets are 44px minimum
**Git Save Point:** "Complete Phase 3: Responsive Design"

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## Phase 4: Edge Cases & Polish
**Goal:** Handle all the "what if" scenarios
**Tasks:**
- [ ] Add loading states for all async operations
- [ ] Add empty states when no data
- [ ] Add error states with retry options
- [ ] Test with slow network (throttle to 3G)
- [ ] Test with missing images
- [ ] Add skeleton loaders
**Completion Criteria:**
- No broken states
- Graceful error handling
- Smooth loading experience
**Git Save Point:** "Complete Phase 4: Edge Cases"

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## Phase 5: Final Testing & Deployment
**Goal:** Ship with confidence
**Tasks:**
- [ ] Full UAT (test everything like a real user)
- [ ] Fix any bugs found during UAT
- [ ] Check accessibility (keyboard nav, screen reader)
- [ ] Optimize performance (Lighthouse score)
- [ ] Deploy to Vercel/Netlify
- [ ] Test live site
- [ ] Share with stakeholders
**Completion Criteria:**
- All UAT issues resolved
- Live site works perfectly
- Performance acceptable
**Git Save Point:** "Complete Phase 5: Launch"

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## Known Issues & Tech Debt
(Add items here as you discover them)
- [ ] Issue: [Description]
  - Impact: [Low/Medium/High]
  - Plan: [When/how to fix]

Example: Portfolio Site Roadmap

# ROADMAP.md

## Phase 1: Foundation ✅ COMPLETE
**Goal:** Get basic structure working
**Tasks:**
- [x] Set up React + Vite project
- [x] Install Tailwind CSS
- [x] Create basic page structure (App, Home, Projects, About)
- [x] Add React Router
**Completion Criteria:**
- ✅ Site loads without errors
- ✅ Can navigate between pages
- ✅ Tailwind styles working
**Git Save Point:** "Complete Phase 1: Foundation"
**Completed:** Dec 10, 2:30 PM

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## Phase 2: Core Features 🚧 IN PROGRESS
**Goal:** Build main portfolio content
**Tasks:**
- [x] Hero section with name, title, CTA button
- [x] Featured projects section on homepage
- [x] Project data structure (array of projects)
- [ ] Individual project pages with case studies
- [ ] About page with bio and skills
- [ ] Contact form with Formspree integration
**Completion Criteria:**
- All main sections complete
- Projects display with images and descriptions
- Contact form sends emails
**Git Save Point:** "Complete Phase 2: Core Features"

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## Phase 3: Responsive Design
**Goal:** Make it work on all devices
**Tasks:**
- [ ] Test hero section on mobile (375px)
- [ ] Make project cards stack vertically on mobile
- [ ] Adjust typography sizes for mobile
- [ ] Test navigation on small screens
- [ ] Add hamburger menu if needed
**Completion Criteria:**
- Looks good on iPhone SE (375px)
- Tablet layout works (768px)
- Desktop is optimal (1440px)
**Git Save Point:** "Complete Phase 3: Responsive Design"

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## Phase 4: Edge Cases & Polish
**Goal:** Handle all the "what if" scenarios
**Tasks:**
- [ ] Loading state: show skeleton while projects load
- [ ] Empty state: if no projects, show "Coming soon"
- [ ] Error state: if image fails, show placeholder
- [ ] Test with slow 3G connection
- [ ] Add smooth scroll animations
- [ ] Optimize images (convert to WebP)
**Completion Criteria:**
- No broken states
- Smooth experience even on slow connection
- All images optimized
**Git Save Point:** "Complete Phase 4: Polish"

---

## Phase 5: Final Testing & Deployment
**Goal:** Ship with confidence
**Tasks:**
- [ ] Full UAT: click everything like a user would
- [ ] Test contact form submission
- [ ] Check links (no 404s)
- [ ] Run Lighthouse audit (aim for 90+ score)
- [ ] Deploy to Vercel
- [ ] Test live URL
- [ ] Share with friends for feedback
**Completion Criteria:**
- Lighthouse score 90+
- All features working live
- No console errors
**Git Save Point:** "Complete Phase 5: Launch"

---

## Known Issues & Tech Debt
- [ ] Project images take 2-3 seconds to load
  - Impact: Medium (affects perceived performance)
  - Plan: Add lazy loading + WebP format in Phase 4
- [ ] No dark mode yet
  - Impact: Low (nice to have, not required for MVP)
  - Plan: Add in v2 after launch