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+# 📋 MVP Development Checklist
+
+Track your progress through the JobForge MVP development. Update this checklist as you complete each feature.
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Current Status: Foundation Setup ✅
+
+**Overall Progress**: 25% Complete (Foundation & Environment)
+
+---
+
+## 📅 Week 1: Foundation & Environment
+
+### Day 1: Environment Setup ✅
+- [x] Docker development environment configured
+- [x] PostgreSQL + pgvector database running
+- [x] Project structure created
+- [x] Documentation centralized in README.md
+- [x] All services validated (postgres, backend, frontend)
+
+### Day 2: Backend Foundation 🚧
+- [ ] Create `src/backend/main.py` with FastAPI app
+- [ ] Add health check endpoint (`/health`)
+- [ ] Set up database connection with AsyncPG
+- [ ] Add CORS and middleware configuration
+- [ ] **Validation**: `curl http://localhost:8000/health` works
+
+### Day 3: Database Models & Authentication 📋
+- [ ] Create Pydantic models in `src/backend/models/`
+- [ ] Implement `src/backend/services/auth_service.py`
+- [ ] Add user registration endpoint
+- [ ] Add user login endpoint
+- [ ] Add JWT token validation
+- [ ] **Validation**: Can register and login via API
+
+### Day 4: Frontend Foundation 📋
+- [ ] Create `src/frontend/main.py` with Dash app
+- [ ] Create login/register UI components
+- [ ] Set up API client for backend communication
+- [ ] Implement basic navigation structure
+- [ ] **Validation**: Can register/login through UI
+
+### Day 5: Application CRUD - Backend 📋
+- [ ] Create application models and schemas
+- [ ] Implement `src/backend/services/application_service.py`
+- [ ] Add all application CRUD endpoints
+- [ ] Test Row Level Security policies
+- [ ] **Validation**: Can create applications via API
+
+---
+
+## 📅 Week 2: Core Features
+
+### Day 6: Application CRUD - Frontend 📋
+- [ ] Create application list/sidebar component
+- [ ] Create application form component
+- [ ] Implement application creation workflow
+- [ ] Add application status display
+- [ ] **Validation**: Can manage applications through UI
+
+### Day 7: AI Agents - Research Agent 📋
+- [ ] Create `src/agents/research_agent.py`
+- [ ] Implement Claude API integration
+- [ ] Create job analysis prompts
+- [ ] Add research report generation
+- [ ] **Validation**: Research phase generates useful reports
+
+### Day 8: Resume Management 📋
+- [ ] Create resume models and endpoints
+- [ ] Add resume upload and storage
+- [ ] Create resume management UI
+- [ ] Implement resume selection for applications
+- [ ] **Validation**: Can manage resume library
+
+### Day 9: AI Agents - Resume Optimizer 📋
+- [ ] Create `src/agents/resume_optimizer.py`
+- [ ] Implement resume analysis and optimization
+- [ ] Add resume optimization endpoint
+- [ ] Connect to application workflow
+- [ ] **Validation**: Resume optimization produces relevant changes
+
+### Day 10: Document Management UI 📋
+- [ ] Create document editor with markdown support
+- [ ] Add document preview functionality
+- [ ] Implement save/cancel functionality
+- [ ] Add phase navigation between documents
+- [ ] **Validation**: Can view and edit all generated documents
+
+---
+
+## 📅 Week 3: AI Integration & Polish
+
+### Day 11: AI Agents - Cover Letter Generator 📋
+- [ ] Create `src/agents/cover_letter_generator.py`
+- [ ] Implement cover letter generation
+- [ ] Add user context input functionality
+- [ ] Complete full workflow integration
+- [ ] **Validation**: Complete 3-phase workflow works end-to-end
+
+### Day 12: Error Handling & Validation 📋
+- [ ] Add comprehensive input validation
+- [ ] Implement AI API failure handling
+- [ ] Add user-friendly error messages
+- [ ] Create fallback mechanisms
+- [ ] **Validation**: System handles errors gracefully
+
+### Day 13: Testing & Quality Assurance 📋
+- [ ] Write unit tests for core services
+- [ ] Add integration tests for API endpoints
+- [ ] Test database security policies
+- [ ] Implement basic performance testing
+- [ ] **Validation**: Test coverage >80% for backend
+
+### Day 14: Performance Optimization 📋
+- [ ] Optimize database queries and indexes
+- [ ] Add caching for AI responses
+- [ ] Implement request rate limiting
+- [ ] Add monitoring and logging
+- [ ] **Validation**: AI operations complete <30 seconds
+
+---
+
+## 📅 Week 4: Final Polish & Deployment
+
+### Days 15-17: UI/UX Polish 📋
+- [ ] Improve interface design and responsiveness
+- [ ] Add loading states and progress indicators
+- [ ] Implement better navigation and user flow
+- [ ] Add help text and user guidance
+- [ ] **Validation**: UI is professional and intuitive
+
+### Days 18-19: Security & Production Readiness 📋
+- [ ] Complete security audit and hardening
+- [ ] Configure environment-specific settings
+- [ ] Prepare production deployment configuration
+- [ ] Update all documentation
+- [ ] **Validation**: Security review passes
+
+### Day 20: Final Testing & Release 📋
+- [ ] End-to-end testing of complete workflows
+- [ ] Performance testing under load
+- [ ] Final bug fixes and polish
+- [ ] MVP release preparation
+- [ ] **Validation**: Full system works reliably
+
+---
+
+## 🏆 MVP Success Criteria
+
+### Core Functionality ✅/❌
+- [ ] User can register and login securely
+- [ ] User can create job applications with descriptions
+- [ ] AI generates research report automatically
+- [ ] AI optimizes resume based on job requirements
+- [ ] AI generates cover letter with user context
+- [ ] User can view and edit all generated documents
+- [ ] Phase navigation works smoothly
+- [ ] Data is persisted securely with user isolation
+
+### Performance Criteria ✅/❌
+- [ ] AI processing completes within 30 seconds per phase
+- [ ] API responses return within 500ms for CRUD operations
+- [ ] Database queries execute efficiently with proper indexes
+- [ ] Frontend loads and responds quickly (<2 seconds)
+- [ ] System handles concurrent users without issues
+
+### Quality Criteria ✅/❌
+- [ ] Code coverage >80% for backend services
+- [ ] All API endpoints documented and tested
+- [ ] Database security policies prevent cross-user access
+- [ ] Error handling provides meaningful feedback
+- [ ] AI-generated content is relevant and useful
+
+---
+
+## 📊 Development Metrics
+
+### Backend Progress
+- **API Endpoints**: 0/15 implemented
+- **Services**: 0/5 implemented  
+- **Test Coverage**: 0%
+- **Database Tables**: 5/5 created ✅
+
+### Frontend Progress
+- **Components**: 0/8 implemented
+- **Pages**: 0/4 implemented
+- **API Integration**: 0% complete
+
+### AI Agents Progress
+- **Research Agent**: 0% complete
+- **Resume Optimizer**: 0% complete
+- **Cover Letter Generator**: 0% complete
+- **Integration**: 0% complete
+
+---
+
+## 🚨 Current Blockers
+
+*Update this section with any current blockers or issues*
+
+### Active Issues
+- None currently
+
+### Resolved Issues
+- ✅ Environment setup completed
+- ✅ Database schema created
+- ✅ Docker services configured
+
+---
+
+## 📝 Daily Notes
+
+### Latest Update: [Date]
+*Add daily progress notes here*
+
+**Today's Progress:**
+- Completed environment setup
+- All Docker services running
+- Database initialized with proper schema
+
+**Tomorrow's Goals:**
+- Start backend FastAPI application
+- Implement health check endpoint
+- Set up database connection
+
+**Learnings:**
+- Docker Compose health checks are crucial for service dependencies
+- pgvector extension setup requires specific image version
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Next Steps
+
+1. **Immediate (Today)**: Start Day 2 - Backend Foundation
+2. **This Week**: Complete authentication and basic CRUD operations  
+3. **This Month**: Complete MVP with full 3-phase AI workflow
+
+---
+
+**Remember**: This is an MVP - focus on core functionality over perfection. The goal is to have a working end-to-end system that demonstrates the 3-phase AI workflow.
+
+**Current Priority**: Complete backend foundation and authentication system.
+
+---
+
+*Last Updated: [Current Date] - Update this checklist daily as you make progress!*