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Use Cases

Real-world examples and scenarios for using the Project Planning Starter Pack.

Use Case 1: Web Application Startup

Team Size: 5 engineers
Timeline: 12 weeks
Goal: MVP launch

Approach

  1. Week 1: Complete Sections 1-4 (Executive Summary, Objectives, Scope, Architecture)
  2. Week 2: Complete Sections 5-8 (Timeline, Resources, Risks, Execution)
  3. Weeks 3-12: Execute using Sections 9-13 (Monitoring, ROI, Governance, Lessons)

Key Decisions

  • Tech Stack: TypeScript + Next.js + PostgreSQL
  • Architecture: Monolithic (start simple)
  • Deployment: Vercel (serverless)

Outcomes

  • MVP launched on schedule
  • 80%+ test coverage achieved
  • Zero critical security issues

Use Case 2: Enterprise Software Project

Team Size: 12 engineers
Timeline: 6 months
Goal: Production release

Approach

  1. Month 1: Complete all planning sections
  2. Months 2-5: Development with regular reviews
  3. Month 6: Testing, refinement, launch

Key Decisions

  • Tech Stack: Java + Spring Boot + Oracle
  • Architecture: Microservices
  • Deployment: AWS (self-managed)

Outcomes

  • Production release on time
  • Compliance requirements met
  • Team fully onboarded

Use Case 3: Solo Developer Project

Team Size: 1 developer
Timeline: 3 months
Goal: Launch SaaS product

Approach

  1. Week 1: Complete Sections 1-4 (focus on essentials)
  2. Weeks 2-12: Build and iterate
  3. Ongoing: Use Claude Skills for decisions

Key Decisions

  • Tech Stack: TypeScript + Next.js + PostgreSQL
  • Architecture: Monolithic
  • Deployment: Vercel + Railway

Outcomes

  • Product launched successfully
  • Automated workflows in place
  • Documentation complete

Use Case 4: Open Source Project

Team Size: 3 maintainers, 20+ contributors
Timeline: Ongoing
Goal: Community growth

Approach

  1. Initial: Complete planning sections for roadmap
  2. Ongoing: Use governance section for decisions
  3. Regular: Update lessons learned

Key Decisions

  • Tech Stack: TypeScript + Node.js
  • Architecture: Modular packages
  • Deployment: npm + GitHub Pages

Outcomes

  • Clear contribution guidelines
  • Consistent code quality
  • Growing community

Choosing Your Approach

Select the use case that matches your situation:

  • Startup: Use Case 1 (fast MVP)
  • Enterprise: Use Case 2 (comprehensive planning)
  • Solo: Use Case 3 (minimal overhead)
  • Open Source: Use Case 4 (community focus)