Standard Operating Procedures

1. Project Inception and Requirements Gathering:

Objective: To define the project scope, requirements, and

objectives.

SOP Template:
- Title: Project Inception and Requirements Gathering
- Objective: To define the project scope, requirements, and
objectives.

- Steps:
1. Schedule an initial client meeting.

- Responsibility: Project Manager

- Detailed Instructions: The Project Manager is responsible
for scheduling and coordinating the initial client meeting. Ensure
that all relevant stakeholders are invited.

2. Conduct a detailed project discovery session.

- Responsibility: Business Analyst

- Detailed Instructions: The Business Analyst will facilitate
the discovery session, gathering all necessary information
regarding project goals, objectives, and requirements.

3. Create a project proposal.

- Responsibility: Project Manager and Business Analyst

 - Detailed Instructions: Collaborate to create a
comprehensive project proposal that includes project scope,
timeline, estimated costs, and any specific client requirements.

4. Present the proposal to the client.

- Responsibility: Project Manager

- Detailed Instructions: The Project Manager will present the
proposal to the client and address any questions or concerns.

5. Obtain client approval.

- Responsibility: Project Manager

- Detailed Instructions: Once the client approves the
proposal, the Project Manager should document the approval and
proceed to the next phase.

By specifying responsibilities and providing detailed instructions

for each step, your team members will have a clear understanding
of their roles during project inception and requirements gathering.

2. Environment Setup:

Objective: To configure the development and production

environments.

SOP Template:
- Title: Environment Setup
- Objective: To configure the development and production
environments.

- Steps:

1. Set up a version control system (e.g., Git).

- Responsibility: DevOps Engineer
- Detailed Instructions: The DevOps Engineer will create a
Git repository for the project and set up appropriate branching
strategies.

2. Create a project repository.

- Responsibility: DevOps Engineer
- Detailed Instructions: The DevOps Engineer should create
a project repository on the chosen version control system (e.g.,
GitHub, GitLab).

3. Configure local development environments.

- Responsibility: Developers
- Detailed Instructions: Developers should follow
documented guidelines to set up their local development
environments, including installing necessary tools and
dependencies.

4. Provision AWS resources.

- Responsibility: DevOps Engineer
- Detailed Instructions: The DevOps Engineer is responsible
for provisioning AWS resources, including EC2 instances, RDS
for MongoDB, and S3 for static assets.
Providing specific responsibilities and clear instructions for
environment setup ensures that your team can efficiently
configure the necessary tools and resources.

3. Front-end Development (React.js):

Objective: To build the user interface of the application.

SOP Template:

- Title: Front-end Development (React.js)

- Objective: To build the user interface of the application.
- Steps:

1. Create wireframes and UI/UX designs.

- Responsibility: UI/UX Designer
- Detailed Instructions: The UI/UX Designer will create
wireframes and designs based on client requirements and
industry best practices.

2. Initialize a React.js project.

- Responsibility: Front-end Developer
- Detailed Instructions: The Front-end Developer should use
a tool like `create-react-app` to set up the React.js project.

3. Develop UI components.
- Responsibility: Front-end Developer
 - Detailed Instructions: Front-end Developers are
responsible for creating and testing UI components, ensuring they
meet design and accessibility standards.

4. Implement state management (e.g., Redux).

- Responsibility: Front-end Developer
- Detailed Instructions: When needed, the Front-end
Developer should implement state management using Redux or a
similar tool.

5. Integrate API endpoints.

- Responsibility: Front-end Developer
- Detailed Instructions: Front-end Developers will integrate
with back-end API endpoints for data retrieval and updates.

Clear responsibilities and detailed instructions guide your

front-end development team through each stage of the process.

4. Back-end Development (Node.js and Express.js):

Objective: To create the server-side logic and API endpoints.

SOP Template:

- Title: Back-end Development (Node.js and Express.js)

- Objective: To create the server-side logic and API endpoints.
- Steps:

1. Set up a Node.js and Express.js project.

- Responsibility: Back-end Developer
 - Detailed Instructions: The Back-end Developer should
initialize a Node.js and Express.js project and follow documented
coding standards.

2. Define API routes and controllers.

- Responsibility: Back-end Developer
- Detailed Instructions: Back-end Developers are
responsible for defining API routes and implementing controllers
for data handling.

3. Implement authentication and authorization.

- Responsibility: Back-end Developer
- Detailed Instructions: Implement authentication and
authorization mechanisms as specified in project requirements.

4. Integrate MongoDB for data storage.

- Responsibility: Back-end Developer
- Detailed Instructions: Configure MongoDB for data storage
and retrieval, creating schemas and models as needed.

5. Implement validation and error handling.

- Responsibility: Back-end Developer
- Detailed Instructions: Ensure data validation and proper
error handling in the back-end code.

Clearly outlining responsibilities and instructions for back-end

development helps maintain consistency and quality.

5. Database Setup and Management (MongoDB):

Objective: To configure and manage the MongoDB database.

SOP Template:

- Title: Database Setup and Management (MongoDB)

- Objective: To configure and manage the MongoDB database.
- Steps:

1. Provision a MongoDB instance.

- Responsibility: DevOps Engineer
- Detailed Instructions: The DevOps Engineer is responsible
for provisioning a MongoDB instance, either locally or on a cloud
provider like AWS.

2. Define database schemas and models.

- Responsibility: Back-end Developer
- Detailed Instructions: The Back-end Developer should
define the database schemas and models based on project
requirements.

3. Implement database indexing.

- Responsibility: Back-end Developer
- Detailed Instructions: Create necessary database indexes
to optimize query performance.

4. Set up backups and data retention.

- Responsibility: DevOps Engineer
- Detailed Instructions: Ensure regular database backups
and define data retention policies.
Detailed responsibilities and instructions for database setup and
management ensure data integrity and performance.

6. Deployment to AWS:

Objective: To deploy the application to an AWS server for

production use.

SOP Template:

- Title: Deployment to AWS

- Objective: To deploy the application to an AWS server for
production use.
- Steps:

1. Configure the AWS EC2 instance.

- Responsibility: DevOps Engineer
- Detailed Instructions: The DevOps Engineer is responsible
for configuring the AWS EC2 instance with required software.

2. Deploy the application code.

- Responsibility: DevOps Engineer
- Detailed Instructions: Deploy the application code to the
server, ensuring it's up-to-date.

3. Set up environment variables.

- Responsibility: DevOps Engineer
- Detailed Instructions: Configure environment variables for
application settings, such as database connections.
 4. Configure Nginx as a reverse proxy.
- Responsibility: DevOps Engineer
- Detailed Instructions: Use Nginx to set up a reverse proxy
for the Node.js server to handle incoming requests.

5. Secure the server.

- Responsibility: DevOps Engineer
- Detailed Instructions: Implement security measures such
as firewalls, SSH access controls, and SSL certificates.

6. Monitor server performance.

- Responsibility: DevOps Engineer
- Detailed Instructions: Continuously monitor server
performance and resource utilization.

Clear responsibilities and instructions for deployment ensure a

smooth transition to the production environment.

7. Quality Assurance and Testing:

Objective: To ensure the application functions correctly and

meets client requirements.

SOP Template:

- Title: Quality Assurance and Testing

- Objective: To ensure the application functions correctly and
meets client requirements.
- Steps:

1. Conduct unit testing.

- Responsibility: Quality Assurance (QA) Team
- Detailed Instructions: QA Team conducts unit tests for
individual components and functions.

2. Conduct integration testing.

- Responsibility: QA Team
- Detailed Instructions: QA Team performs integration
testing to check interactions between components.

3. Conduct end-to-end testing.

- Responsibility: QA Team
- Detailed Instructions: QA Team tests the application's
functionality as a whole.

4. Address and fix bugs.

- Responsibility: Development Team
- Detailed Instructions: Developers are responsible for
addressing and fixing identified bugs and issues.

5. Perform performance testing.

- Responsibility: QA Team and DevOps Engineer
- Detailed Instructions: Test the application's performance
and optimize as needed.