# 📋 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!*