1️Phase 1 - Infrastructure

Infrastructure and Initial development

Phase 1 will focus on setting up the infrastructure and initiating development.

Overview

Phase 1 of the Intracom the project involves establishing the necessary infrastructure to support both the development and deployment of the application. This phase sets the foundation for the subsequent development phases, ensuring that the infrastructure is robust, scalable, and secure.

Objectives

• Set up development and production environments using Docker.

• Configure backend services including Node.js and MongoDB.

• Establish basic continuous integration (CI) pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

Technologies

• Docker: To containerize the application and ensure consistency across different environments.

• Node.js: Chosen for the backend to handle business logic, database operations, API services, and real-time communications.

• MongoDB: The database to store user data, messages, channels, and other dynamic content, selected for its scalability and developer familiarity.

• Git: For version control, facilitating collaboration among developers.

• CI/CD Tools (GitHub Actions): To automate testing and deployment processes, improving code quality and deployment efficiency.

Milestones

Milestone 1: Environment Setup

• Task 1: Set up Docker on local and production environments.

• Task 2: Establish separate Docker containers for Node.js and MongoDB.

• Task 3: Configure Docker Compose for local development orchestration.

Milestone 2: Backend Setup

• Task 1: Implement basic Node.js server setup with Express.

• Task 2: Connect the Node.js application to MongoDB.

• Task 3: Set up basic /health RESTful API endpoint

Milestone 3: Continuous Integration Setup

• Task 1: Set up a Git repository with branch management strategies.

• Task 2: Configure CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins or GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment.

• Task 3: Create initial tests for API endpoints and database integration.

Deliverables

• Docker configuration files (Dockerfile, docker-compose.yml).

• Initial codebase with basic Node.js setup and MongoDB integration.

• CI/CD pipeline configuration and documentation.

Evaluation Criteria

• Successful deployment of Docker containers in local and test environments.

• Basic connectivity and functionality of the Node.js application with MongoDB.

• Initial CI pipeline running with automated tests passing.

Risks and Mitigation

• Risk: Delays in setting up complex Docker environments.

  • Mitigation: Provide training for the team on Docker and ensure documentation is clear and detailed.

• Risk: Integration issues between Node.js and MongoDB.

  • Mitigation: Start integration testing early and use mock databases for isolated testing.

Timeline

• Estimate: TBD, to be determined based on initial assessments and team availability.