# Notify Sprint Goals Log

## Sprint: M (6/22/23)

|             | Goals                                                                                                                              | Impact                                                                                                                                     |
|-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Engineering | Implement beta.notify.gov [landing page strategy](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/566); employ ["smart" retention](https://github.com/orgs/GSA/projects/20/views/1?pane=issue&itemId=30230455) for daily quota (remains from last sprint); document and if possible, [configure auto-reply](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-api/issues/271) messages         |   Prepare site for public launch after LATO, expand daily message quota, enable automated replies for first partner                                |
| UX          | Recruit usability testers; kick-off user testing in earnest; [propose new flows and wireframes](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/455) (remains from last sprint);          | Gain feedback on usability and functionality, streamline confusing flows and processes         |
| Content    | Contribute to the strategy of the newly forming Content sub-team | Clearer understanding of roles and responsibilities on content strategy |
| Security    | Respond to any assessment questions and/or needs                                                  | Keep the LATO award timeline as short as possible


## Sprint: Lazuli Bunting (6/7/23)

|             | Goals                                                                                                                              | Impact                                                                                                                                     |
|-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Engineering | Employ ["smart" retention](https://github.com/orgs/GSA/projects/20/views/1?pane=issue&itemId=30230455) for daily quota; align [delivery receipt UI display](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/536) with user expectations; finalize [timezone implementation](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/525) in UI                                                        |   Maximize the amount of messages a partner can send in a given day; have intuitive and clear display of delivery success/failure and timestamps                                  |
| UX          | Rework the [navigation structure](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/535); [propose new flows and wireframes](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/455); propose a user-testing strategy             | Simpler user navigation of the site, ongoing collection of user feedback for improvement         |
| Content/Design/Engineering     | Design and implement the public aspect of beta.notify.gov launch site | A simple display that clearly notes the site is in pilot/beta phase |
| Security    | Respond to any assessment questions and/or needs                                                  | Keep the LATO award timeline as short as possible


## Sprint: Kiwi (5/24/23)

|             | Goals                                                                                                                              | Impact                                                                                                                                     |
|-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Engineering | Moving from an ad-hoc "complete must-haves" process to a more strategic, themed progression; examining and implementing a structure for [Architecture Decision Records](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/522); assessing and planning for timezone accommodations in both [back-end](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-api/issues/260) and [UI](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/525)                                                          |   Less context-switching; better documentation and prioritization; a clear strategy and content regarding timezones for users                                   |
| UX          | Wrap first iteration of [USWDS component migration](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/453); [propose new flows and wireframes](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/455)             | A U.S. government look and feel; easier user navigation          |
| Content     | [Hone content](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/523) for [U.S. Notify-specific aspects](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/521); finalize [style and terminology docs](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/481) | Clear and applicable documentation and direction in the application |
| Security    | Respond to any assessment questions and/or needs                                                  | Keep the LATO award timeline as short as possible

## Sprint: Jabiru (5/11/23)

|             | Goal                                                                                                                              | Impact                                                                                                                                     |
|-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Engineering | [Finalizing "must haves"](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/235) and moving to ["quality of life"](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/412) components, work on [data structure](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-api/issues/162) & clearing path to [promote services](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/301) to "live mode"                                                              | A functional application that allows for promotion from trial mode to external recipients                                     |
| UX          | Continue [integrating USWDS](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/453), start wireframing new flows, strategize collection and synthesis of partner feedback              | A U.S. government look and feel, better accessibility, better experience            |
| Content     | [Content strategy](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/481) and [Notify terminology work](https://github.com/GSA/notifications-admin/issues/480), aligning with Studio comms strategy | Consistency in terminology, tone, type of content |
| Security    | Respond to any assessment questions ASAP, transition duties to Steven                                                    | Keep the LATO award timeline as short as possible, ensure a smooth transition for compliance POC


## Sprint: Ibis (4/27/23)

|             | Goal                                                                                                                              | Impact                                                                                                                                     |
|-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Engineering | Focus effort on Pilot "Must Haves", settle on a retention strategy                                                              | A usable, functioning MVP that meets LATO restrictions while maximizing message volume and experience                                      |
| UX          | Remove unnecessary components from existing site, create strategy to implement USWDS and begin migrating components.              | A better, more simple experience that will start to accomplish a common look and feel as well as meet accessibility standards.             |
| Content     | Execute low-lift content tweaks; make necessary decisions and begin medium-to-high effort changes based on audit recommendations. | Future users will have at least logical content and documentation to follow, that reflects actual quotas and is applicable to U.S. Notify. |
| Security    | Respond to any assessment questions ASAP, shore up docs, transition to new POC                                                    | Keep the LATO award timeline as short as possible, prepare for Ryan's rolling off the project                                              |

## Sprint: Heron (4/13/23)

|             | Goal                                                                             | Impact                                                                                                        |
|-------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Engineering | Tackle data retention and message delivery receipts                              | Expand user capabilities while remaining LATO compliant. Give users ability to easily view failed messages.   |
| UX          | Audit & create a plan for implementing some “low-hanging fruit” aspects of USWDS | Understand similarities between UK Design and USWDS. Scope lift and path to allow team to schedule migration. |
| Content     | Audit current content and recommend short-term content changes                   | Eliminate unnecessary/confusing content and add clarity to improve UX for pilot partners.                     |
| Security    | Complete tasks to get assessment and begin assessment                            | Complete LATO docs to move us closer to LATO award and thus, piloting in earnest.                             |
