Launch Checklist
Utilizing a comprehensive software launch checklist ensures a seamless and successful product launch. It helps teams stay organized, prioritize critical tasks, and maintain clear communication across departments. By following this detailed guide, companies can mitigate risks, enhance user satisfaction, and achieve their launch goals effectively.
Available Patterns:
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Must Have
Performance Testing
60-90 days
Evaluating the product’s performance under various conditions to ensure it meets performance standards. This involves testing for speed, responsiveness, scalability, and stability, and optimizing as needed.
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Engineering, QA
A
Engineering
C
Product Management, Operations
I
Executive Team, Customer Support, Marketing
Should Have
Third-Party Integrations
60-90 days
Connecting and incorporating external services and APIs into the product to enhance functionality, improve efficiency, and add new capabilities without building them from scratch.
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Engineering
A
Product Management
C
UI/UX Design, QA, Legal
I
Executive Team, Marketing, Sales, Customer Support
Should Have
Design Guidelines
45-60 days
Creating comprehensive documentation that outlines the visual and functional design standards for the product. This ensures consistency and coherence across all design elements and supports future design and development efforts.
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UI/UX Design
A
UI/UX Design
C
Product Management, Engineering, Marketing
I
Customer Support, Stakeholders, Company, Operations
Must Have
Code Reviews & Quality
60-90 days, Ongoing
Reviewing the codebase to ensure it meets quality standards, is maintainable, and follows best practices. This involves peer reviews, automated tools, and adherence to coding guidelines to catch and fix issues early.
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Engineering
A
Engineering
C
Product Management, QA
I
Executive Team, Operations, Customer Support
Must Have
Core Feature Dev & Testing
120-180 days
Building the essential features and functionalities of the product and rigorously testing them to ensure they meet quality standards, perform reliably, and satisfy user needs.
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Engineering, QA
A
Engineering
C
Product Management, UI/UX Design
I
Executive Team, Sales, Customer Support, Marketing
Should Have
Marketing & Sales Assets
30-60 days
Creating visual and branding materials that marketing and sales teams can use to promote the product. These assets include graphics, videos, presentations, and other materials that convey the product’s value and features effectively.
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UI/UX Design, Marketing
A
Marketing
C
Sales, Product Management
I
Executive Team, Customer Support, Operations