Project Management - sadiuysal/memvoice GitHub Wiki

Project Management

MemVoice uses a comprehensive project management strategy integrating GitHub Issues, Linear project management, and automated workflows for efficient solo development with enterprise-grade quality standards.

🔧 Tool Integration Overview

GitHub Configuration

  • Repository: sadiuysal/memvoice
  • Branch Strategy: main (production), develop (integration)
  • Project Boards: MVP Development, Backlog, Bug Tracking
  • Automation: GitHub Actions for CI/CD and issue management

Linear Configuration

  • Workspace: Sadi's Workspace
  • Team: Sadi's Team (d31dafc2-b160-4aa5-bdd5-e9a037588e9c)
  • Project: MemVoice MVP Development (b8893db8-0fe4-461f-94d7-c4d44e81f542)
  • Timeline: June 8, 2025 - October 8, 2025 (4 months)

📋 Issue Management Strategy

GitHub Issues Structure

Epic Issues (Major Features)

Title: [EPIC] Phase X: Feature Name
Labels: type/epic, priority/critical, component/area
Format:
- Overview and user stories
- Technical requirements
- Success metrics  
- Implementation phases
- Related issues list
- Timeline and milestones

Task Issues (Implementation Work)

Title: [TASK] Specific Implementation Task
Labels: type/task, priority/level, component/area
Format:
- Objective and acceptance criteria
- Detailed subtasks
- Technical architecture
- Testing requirements
- Definition of done

Linear Integration Workflow

Cross-Platform Issue Management

  1. GitHub Issue Created → Manually create corresponding Linear issue
  2. Cross-reference GitHub issue number in Linear description
  3. Status Sync Linear status updates drive GitHub label updates
  4. Progress Tracking Both tools track complementary aspects

Bi-directional Workflow

  • GitHub: Technical implementation details, code review, automation
  • Linear: Project management, cycles, goals, business metrics

🔄 Development Workflow

Epic to Delivery Process

graph LR
    A[Epic Planning] → B[Task Breakdown]
    B → C[Linear Project Setup]
    C → D[GitHub Implementation]
    D → E[Code Review]
    E → F[Testing & QA]
    F → G[Deployment]
    G → H[Customer Feedback]

1. Epic Planning Phase

  • Create Epic issue in GitHub with comprehensive scope
  • Break epic into individual task issues
  • Create corresponding Linear issues for project management
  • Link all issues with cross-references
  • Set milestones and deadlines in both tools

2. Task Implementation Phase

  • Task Start: Update Linear issue to "In Progress"
  • Branch Creation: feature/issue-number-brief-description
  • Development: Regular commits with conventional commit messages
  • Testing: Ensure all acceptance criteria met
  • PR Creation: Comprehensive PR with issue links

3. Quality Assurance Phase

  • Automated Tests: Unit, integration, E2E tests
  • Code Quality: ESLint, Black, isort, security scanning
  • Performance: Benchmark validation
  • Review Process: Self-review with checklist validation

📊 Project Tracking & Analytics

GitHub Project Boards

MVP Development Board

  • Columns: Backlog → In Progress → Review → Testing → Done
  • Automation: Issues move automatically based on PR status
  • Views: By epic, priority, component, assignee

Sprint Planning Board

  • Weekly Sprints: Plan 20-30 story points per week
  • Burndown Tracking: Monitor progress against timeline
  • Capacity Planning: Adjust based on velocity metrics

Linear Project Management

Project Structure

  • Views: Timeline, Board, Roadmap, Analytics
  • Cycles: 2-week cycles aligned with GitHub milestones
  • Goals: Monthly goals linked to business metrics
  • Reports: Automated progress tracking and velocity

Metrics Dashboard

  • Velocity: Story points completed per cycle
  • Lead Time: Time from issue creation to completion
  • Cycle Time: Time from development start to deployment
  • Quality: Bug rate and test coverage metrics

🚀 Automated Workflows

GitHub Actions Integration

Issue Automation Workflow

name: Issue Management
on:
  issues:
    types: [opened, labeled, assigned]
jobs:
  issue-automation:
    - Add to Project Board automatically
    - Apply labels based on content analysis
    - Notify Linear with cross-reference
    - Auto-assign based on component

PR Automation Workflow

name: PR Management
on:
  pull_request:
    types: [opened, ready_for_review, closed]
jobs:
  pr-automation:
    - Run comprehensive test suite
    - Update Linear issue status
    - Move GitHub project board cards
    - Deploy to staging environment

Quality Gates & Automation

Automated Quality Checks

  • Test Coverage: > 80% for all new code
  • Code Quality: ESLint, Black, isort, mypy validation
  • Security: Bandit, safety, and vulnerability scanning
  • Performance: Automated benchmark validation
  • Documentation: API docs and comment coverage

Deployment Automation

  • Staging: Automatic deployment on PR merge to develop
  • Production: Manual approval with automated deployment
  • Rollback: Quick rollback capabilities for issues
  • Monitoring: Automated health checks and alerting

📈 Performance Metrics & KPIs

Development Velocity

  • Story Points: Target 25 points per week
  • Lead Time: Target < 1 week for task issues
  • Cycle Time: Target < 3 days development to deployment
  • Deployment Frequency: Target daily deployments to staging

Quality Metrics

  • Test Coverage: Maintain > 80% for all components
  • Bug Rate: < 5% of deployed features have critical bugs
  • Security: Zero high-severity vulnerabilities in production
  • Build Success: > 95% CI/CD pipeline success rate

Business Metrics

  • Feature Delivery: 90% of planned features delivered on time
  • Customer Feedback: Integration within 1 sprint cycle
  • Performance: Meet all technical performance targets
  • Documentation: 100% of features documented

🔗 Integration Examples

GitHub Issue → Linear Issue Creation

GitHub Issue #7: Memory Framework Integration

**Epic**: Memory Management Core
**Priority**: Critical
**Component**: Memory Management
**Estimation**: 13 story points

Description: Integrate Zep memory framework with token optimization...

Corresponding Linear Issue

Title: Memory Framework Integration with Token Optimization
Team: Sadi's Team  
Project: MemVoice MVP Development
Priority: High (2)
Status: Todo

# GitHub Reference
**GitHub Issue**: [#7 Memory Framework Integration](link)

# Implementation Details
[Copy GitHub description and acceptance criteria]

# Linear Progress Tracking
- [ ] Research and planning complete
- [ ] Technical approach decided
- [ ] Development started
- [ ] Testing complete
- [ ] Documentation updated
- [ ] Ready for next phase

Branch → PR → Deployment Flow

Development Workflow

# Create feature branch
git checkout develop
git checkout -b feature/issue-7-memory-framework

# Implement with conventional commits
git commit -m "feat(memory): integrate Zep client with authentication"
git commit -m "feat(memory): implement token optimization layer"

# Create PR with comprehensive details
# Automatic: Tests run, staging deployment, Linear update

Automated PR Checklist

  • All tests pass (unit, integration, E2E)
  • Code coverage > 80%
  • No security vulnerabilities
  • Performance benchmarks met
  • Documentation updated
  • Linear issue status updated

🎯 Success Criteria

Project Management Excellence

  • 100% of GitHub issues have corresponding Linear tracking
  • Automated status synchronization working reliably
  • Comprehensive cross-tool linking implemented
  • Reduced manual project management overhead

Development Efficiency

  • On-time delivery of all major milestones
  • Quality metrics consistently exceeded
  • Velocity maintained at target levels
  • Customer feedback integration streamlined

Business Impact

  • MVP delivered within 16-24 week timeline
  • Technical performance targets achieved
  • Customer onboarding goals met (5-10 customers)
  • Revenue targets reached ($500+ MRR by month 6)

🔧 Tools & Resources

Documentation Links

Workflow Resources

External Tools

  • GitHub Projects: MVP Development Board
  • Linear Workspace: MemVoice MVP Project Management
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions automated workflows

This project management approach ensures efficient solo development while maintaining enterprise-grade quality standards and clear pathways for team scaling.