Protocol of Engagement - Workflow

::: mermaid flowchart TD classDef microtec fill:#E3F2FD,stroke:#1565C0,stroke-width:2px; classDef polaris fill:#FFF3E0,stroke:#EF6C00,stroke-width:2px; classDef approval fill:#E8F5E9,stroke:#2E7D32,stroke-width:2px;

A[Requirements Gathering]:::microtec --> B[Business Analysis]:::microtec
B --> C[Create Wireframes]:::microtec
C --> D[Review with Polaris]:::microtec
D -->|Feedback| E[Amendments & Validation]:::polaris
D -->|Approved| F[Wireframe Sign-Off]:::approval

E --> D

%% Branch for HLSD
F --> G{Is HLSD Required?}

G -->|Yes| H[Polaris Creates HLSD]:::polaris
H --> I[Microtec Reviews HLSD]:::microtec
I -->|Approved| J[HLSD Sign-Off]:::approval
I -->|Feedback| H

J --> K[Polaris Creates Figma Design]:::polaris

G -->|No| K

K --> L[Microtec Reviews Figma Design]:::microtec
L -->|Feedback| M[Amend & Update Design]:::polaris
L -->|Approved| N[Design Sign-Off]:::approval

M --> L

N --> O[Polaris Development + Internal Test]:::polaris
O --> P{Microtec Reviews Pull Requests}:::microtec

P -->|Approved| Q[Ship Build for UAT]:::polaris
P -->|Request Changes| O

Q --> R[Microtec UAT]:::microtec

R -->|Feedback| S[Fix Issues]:::polaris
R -->|Approved| T[Final Sign-Off]:::approval

S --> Q

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📑 Protocol of Engagement (Step-by-Step)

1. Requirements Gathering [Microtec]

   • Microtec Business Team gathers requirements from stakeholders.

2. Business Analysis [Microtec]

   • Defines functional and non-functional requirements.

3. Wireframes [Microtec]

   • Prepares wireframes to represent intended user experience and layout.

4. Review with Polaris [Microtec → Polaris]

   • Microtec presents requirements and wireframes to Polaris for feedback.

5. Amendments [Microtec]

   • Updates wireframes based on feedback.

6. Wireframe Sign-Off ✅ [Microtec]

   • Approved wireframes become the Definition of Ready (Design).

7. Decision: Is HLSD Required?

   • If Yes →
     • HLSD Creation [Polaris] → Creates High-Level Solution Design.
     • HLSD Review [Microtec] → Reviews HLSD and provides feedback.
     • HLSD Sign-Off ✅ [Microtec] → Approval before proceeding.
   • If No → Skip directly to Figma Design.

8. Figma Design [Polaris]

   • Creates detailed Figma designs.

9. Design Review [Microtec]

   • Reviews Figma designs and provides feedback.

10. Design Sign-Off ✅ [Microtec]

    • Approved Figma becomes the Definition of Ready (Development).

11. Development & Internal Testing [Polaris]

    • Polaris implements the solution and conducts internal QA.

12. Pull Request Review [Microtec]

    • Microtec reviews Polaris pull requests.
    • If Approved → Code is merged and work proceeds to UAT.
    • If Changes Requested → Code is sent back to Polaris for fixes, then re-tested and resubmitted for review.

13. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) [Microtec]

    • Receives a build from Polaris.
    • Conducts UAT and produces a feedback report.

14. Bug Fixes & Enhancements [Polaris]

    • Addresses UAT comments and resubmits the build.

15. Final Sign-Off ✅ [Microtec]

    • Reviews the Sprint Showcase/Demo.
    • Upon approval, sprint tasks are closed.