Project Management

This section contains documentation related to the project management aspects of ReX, organizing planning documents, task tracking, and project reviews.

Overview

Project management documentation provides a structured approach to planning, tracking, and reviewing development activities. This comprehensive documentation system supports effective decision-making, consistent progress tracking, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Documentation Structure

Project management documentation is organized into the following key areas:

• Planning: Strategic planning documents including roadmaps, milestones, and future concepts
• Tasks: Task tracking, prioritization, and management with clear lifecycle process
• Reviews: Project reviews, including architecture reviews, sprint retrospectives, and process evaluations

Workflow Integration

These documentation areas work together to form a cohesive project management system:

1. Planning → Tasks: Strategic planning documents directly inform task creation and prioritization
2. Tasks → Implementation: Prioritized tasks guide actual development work
3. Implementation → Reviews: Completed work undergoes structured review
4. Reviews → Planning: Review outcomes inform adjustments to plans and roadmaps
5. All Areas → Architecture: Architectural decisions both influence and are influenced by all other areas

Documentation Lifecycle

Project management documents follow a consistent lifecycle:

1. Creation: Documents are created based on project needs and planning
2. Refinement: Documents are refined through review and feedback
3. Implementation: Documents guide actual development activities
4. Evaluation: Documents and processes are evaluated for effectiveness
5. Archival: Historical documents are preserved to maintain context

Purpose and Benefits

This documentation serves several important purposes:

1. Historical Record: Preserves the reasoning behind significant decisions and project evolution
2. Onboarding Resource: Helps new team members understand project context and direction
3. Decision Framework: Provides structured context for effective future decision-making
4. Project Continuity: Ensures consistent development direction regardless of team changes
5. Knowledge Management: Captures and preserves valuable project knowledge and insights
6. Process Improvement: Supports continuous refinement of development processes

Documentation Standards

All project management documentation follows these standards:

1. Decision Records: All significant architectural decisions are documented as ADRs in the architecture directory with clear reasoning and alternatives considered
2. Change Tracking: Major changes to project direction are documented with clear reasoning and connections to strategic goals
3. Task Management: Tasks are tracked with clear status, priorities, and lifecycle stages
4. Review Process: Regular reviews are conducted and documented with action items and follow-up verification
5. Cross-Referencing: Documents explicitly reference related documents to maintain coherence
6. Versioning: Historical documents are preserved with clear versioning to maintain context

Getting Started

New team members should begin with these key documents:

1. Current Roadmap: Learn the strategic direction and priorities
2. Task Management Process: Understand how work is organized and tracked
3. Current Tasks: See what’s currently in progress and upcoming
4. Architecture Overview: Understand the system’s architectural foundations