Release Schedule

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Emmanuel BRUNO

Université de Toulon

LIS UMR CNRS 7020

Fitness Tracker Release Schedule

This document outlines the planned releases for the Fitness Tracker application for the next 12 months.

Release Calendar

Version	Release Type	Target Date	Status	Key Themes
v1.0.0	Major	March 15, 2023	Released	Initial MVP launch
v1.1.0	Minor	April 15, 2023	Released	UI refinements, bug fixes
v1.2.0	Minor	June 15, 2023	In Development	Social sharing, analytics
v1.3.0	Minor	August 15, 2023	Planned	Customization features
v2.0.0	Major	November 15, 2023	Planned	Wearable integration
v2.1.0	Minor	January 15, 2024	Planned	Community features
v2.2.0	Minor	March 15, 2024	Planned	AI workout recommendations

Current Release Details (v1.2.0)

Target Date: June 15, 2023
Development Timeline: April 15 - June 15, 2023

Sprint Schedule

Sprint	Dates	Focus Area
Sprint 1	Apr 17 - Apr 30	Social sharing architecture, API development
Sprint 2	May 1 - May 14	UI implementation, analytics dashboard
Sprint 3	May 15 - May 28	Feature completion, initial testing
Sprint 4	May 29 - Jun 11	Stabilization, regression testing

Key Features

1. Workout Sharing (FEAT-123)
   • Share workouts via social media
   • Export workout data as PDF
   • Send workout invitations to friends
2. Analytics Dashboard Improvements (FEAT-124)
   • Weekly progress charts
   • Improved data visualization
   • Workout comparison tool
3. Performance Optimizations (FEAT-125)
   • Reduced app startup time
   • Enhanced offline mode
   • Improved battery usage

Release Milestones

Milestone	Date	Description	Status
Feature Freeze	May 28, 2023	All features must be completed	Upcoming
Code Freeze	June 4, 2023	Only bug fixes allowed	Upcoming
Release Candidate	June 8, 2023	Final testing version	Upcoming
Production Release	June 15, 2023	App store submission	Upcoming

Upcoming Major Release (v2.0.0)

Target Date: November 15, 2023
Development Timeline: August 15 - November 15, 2023

Planned Features

1. Wearable Integration
   • Real-time workout tracking on watches
   • Heart rate monitoring
   • Exercise form detection
2. Advanced Progress Analytics
   • Body composition tracking
   • Machine learning performance predictions
   • Personalized recommendations
3. Expanded Exercise Library
   • 200+ new exercises with video demonstrations
   • Adaptive difficulty progression
   • Alternative exercise suggestions

Key Milestones

Milestone	Target Date	Description
Requirements Finalization	July 30, 2023	Complete feature specifications
Design Complete	August 30, 2023	UI/UX designs approved
Alpha Build	October 1, 2023	Internal testing begins
Beta Program	October 15, 2023	External beta testing
Release	November 15, 2023	App store submission

Release Train Process

We follow a release train model with these characteristics:

1. Fixed Release Dates: Releases go out on the 15th of scheduled months
2. Feature-based Planning: Features ready by code freeze are included
3. No Delays: Release dates don’t change; features slip to next release
4. Beta Program: Each release includes a 1-week beta period

Code Freeze Policies

During code freeze periods (typically 1-2 weeks before release):

1. Only bug fixes allowed, no new features
2. All PRs require two approvers
3. Automated test suite must pass with 95%+ coverage
4. Performance testing must show no regressions
5. Release manager approval required for all changes

Release Approval Process

Before each release, the following approvals are required:

1. QA Sign-off: Verification of all test cases
2. Product Owner Sign-off: Confirmation of feature completion
3. Security Review: Approval from security team
4. Performance Benchmark: Meeting or exceeding performance criteria
5. Executive Approval: Final go/no-go decision

Hotfix Policy

For critical issues discovered in production:

1. Issue is assessed for severity and impact
2. If critical, hotfix release is scheduled within 3 business days
3. Fix is developed in hotfix branch from main
4. Abbreviated testing focuses on the fix and regression testing
5. Emergency approval process is followed for deployment

Updates to This Schedule

This schedule is reviewed and updated monthly. Significant changes are communicated to all stakeholders via email and during sprint reviews.

Last Updated: May 2, 2023
Next Review: June 1, 2023