3️Phase 3 - MVP Release

MVP release for community feedback

Overview

The MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Release of Intracom marks a significant phase in our development lifecycle where we transition from internal testing and adjustments to a broader release that includes early adopters and key stakeholders. The MVP Release focuses on delivering a core set of features that are essential to the platform's functionality and provide immediate value to our initial users.

Objectives

• Validate Core Functionality: Ensure that the basic features such as messaging, file sharing, and channel management meet user expectations and work reliably under typical usage scenarios.

• Gather User Feedback: Collect insights and opinions from users to understand their experiences, identify pain points, and gather suggestions for improvements or additional features.

• Establish Product Viability: Demonstrate the practicality and appeal of Intracom in real-world settings to assess the market demand and user acceptance.

Key Features Included in the MVP Release

1. Basic Messaging: Real-time text messaging capabilities within channels and direct messages.

2. Channel Management: Tools for users to create, join, and manage channels with basic access controls.

3. File Sharing: Ability to upload and share files within conversations, along with basic management like download and preview functionalities.

4. Search Functionality: Basic search capabilities allowing users to find messages and files across channels.

5. User and Channel Settings: Basic configuration options for user profiles and channels, including notification settings and theme selection.

6. Desktop Notifications: Implementation of desktop notifications to alert users about new messages and activity.

Timeline and Milestones

• Preparation: Finalize development and begin internal testing (6 weeks before MVP launch).

• Beta Testing: Conduct closed beta tests with selected users (4 weeks before MVP launch).

• Launch Preparation: Address critical feedback from beta testing, prepare marketing materials, and set up support channels (2 weeks before launch).

• MVP Release: Official release to the public, monitoring closely for immediate issues (Date: TBD).

User Feedback Collection

• Surveys and Interviews: Conduct structured surveys and interviews with early users.

• Usage Analytics: Implement tools to track usage patterns and engagement metrics.

• Feedback Channels: Establish direct channels for users to report issues, request features, and provide general feedback.

Risk Management

• Technical Issues: Monitor for bugs and performance issues that could affect user experience.

• User Adoption: Develop contingency plans if initial user adoption does not meet projections.

• Feedback Implementation: Prioritize feedback to quickly address critical functionality or usability improvements.

Support and Updates

• User Support: Set up a dedicated support team to handle inquiries and issues from users.

• Continuous Updates: Plan for ongoing updates based on user feedback and observed performance issues.

Communication Plan

• Internal Updates: Regular updates to all stakeholders and teams on progress, insights from user feedback, and changes to the roadmap.

• External Communication: Transparent communication with users about updates, known issues, and improvements based on feedback.