SMB DAO Implementation

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Here is a high level overview of the steps required for creating a base standard Springboard Implementation.

This topic covers the work required to build a Base Springboard implementation. It outlines the appropriate time to implement significant departures from the Base Springboard and references other related resources and documents throughout.

This page is intended for all project team members:

  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Solution Architect
  • Technical Lead
  • Developers
  • Quality Assurance Team

The following steps are commonly undertaken when creating a new Springboard implementation:

Step 1

Team reviews project progress – goal of agreeing that Base Springboard implementation is complete

Item Description

Who

All resources.

What

Review Springboard Getting Started Guide.

Why

Everyone resources should start with understanding what the Springboard product is. The Getting Started Guide will give an overview of what Springboard is and the components it consists of.

Where

See Springboard overview.

Step 2

Team reviews project progress – goal of agreeing that Base Springboard implementation is complete

Item Description

Who

Project Manager, Business Analyst, Solution Architect, Technical Lead, Developers.

What

Review Customization Specification documents.

Why

The Customization Specification documents show what is available for customization in a Base Springboard project.

Where

  • Customization Specification
  • URL Specification
  • Product Specification
  • Visual Specification

Step 3

Team reviews project progress – goal of agreeing that Base Springboard implementation is complete

Item Description

Who

Solution Architect, Technical Lead, Developers.

What

Review Developer Setup Guide.

Why

The Customization Specification documents show what is available for customization in a Base Springboard project.

Where

See link for Developer Setup Guide.

Step 4

Item Description

Who

Project Manager, Business Analyst.

What

Provide clients with a copy of Customization Specification documents to be filled by client.

Why

These documents must be filled to complete a Base Springboard implementation, the filled documents must be attached to certain stories in a later step in this guide.

   

Step 5

Item Description

Who

All Resources.

What

Review Base Springboard Sprints.

Why

The work that must be done to complete a Base Springboard implementation is covered in a pre-defined backlog.

Where

See backlog below.

Step 6

Item Description

Who

Project Manager, Business Analyst.

What

Gather and review Client’s reporting requirements.

Why

Set expectations and begin understanding the client’s reporting needs.

Step 7

Item Description

Who

Project Manager, Business Analyst, Solution Architect, Springboard Team (if necessary).

What

Review Client’s use case for gaps.

Why

Review the client’s complete use case with a focus on finding any missed functionality or gaps, include Springboard team if necessary.

Step 8

Item Description

Who

Solution Architect, Technical Lead, Developers, QA Team.

What

Agree on development process.

Why

Prior to starting development, the team should agree on the process and workflow for making changes to the Maestro and Journey Manager projects.

Step 9

Item Description

Who

All Resources.

What

Review Customization Specification Docs from Client.

Why

Prior to starting development, review the Customization Specification documents provided by the client and add the appropriate documents to their associated tasks see Sprint 1 below).

Step 10

Item Description

Who

All Resources.

What

Kickoff Sprint.

Why

Start the project!

Client Services are provided with a standard Jira sprint backlog to follow for each Springboard implementation.

Next, learn about SMB DAO sprint backlog.