Phase 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
Intracomin real-world settings to assess the market demand and user acceptance.
Key Features Included in the MVP Release
Basic Messaging: Real-time text messaging capabilities within channels and direct messages.
Channel Management: Tools for users to create, join, and manage channels with basic access controls.
File Sharing: Ability to upload and share files within conversations, along with basic management like download and preview functionalities.
Search Functionality: Basic search capabilities allowing users to find messages and files across channels.
User and Channel Settings: Basic configuration options for user profiles and channels, including notification settings and theme selection.
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.
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