- Duration: 12 weeks
- Team Size: 2 developers (Logan Barker, Zach Mattes)
- Methodology: Agile with iterative development
- Goal: Combine existing codebases and implement AI meal planning features
ISSUE-001: Express.js Backend Setup
- Initialize Express server with TypeScript
- Configure middleware (CORS, body-parser, error handling)
- Set up project structure and environment variables
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-002, ISSUE-003, ISSUE-004
ISSUE-005: MongoDB Database Setup
- Set up MongoDB Atlas cluster
- Configure Mongoose ODM
- Create base schemas (User, Recipe, Inventory, MealPlan, Leftovers)
- Set up database indexes
- Dependencies: ISSUE-001
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-006, ISSUE-007
ISSUE-008: Clerk Authentication Backend
- Integrate Clerk SDK with Express
- Implement JWT validation middleware
- Create protected route middleware
- Set up user session management
- Dependencies: ISSUE-001, ISSUE-005
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-009
ISSUE-002: React Native Project Setup
- Initialize Expo project with TypeScript
- Configure ESLint and Prettier
- Set up project folder structure
- Install core dependencies (React Navigation, NativeBase)
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-001, ISSUE-003, ISSUE-004
ISSUE-003: UI Component Library
- Set up NativeBase or React Native Elements
- Create reusable components (Button, Input, Card, Modal)
- Implement design system and theming
- Create layout components (Header, TabBar)
- Dependencies: ISSUE-002
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-001, ISSUE-004
ISSUE-004: Navigation Framework
- Set up React Navigation
- Implement tab navigator (Home, Recipes, Inventory, Meal Plans, Profile)
- Create stack navigators for each section
- Implement authentication guards
- Dependencies: ISSUE-002
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-001, ISSUE-003
ISSUE-006: API Integration Layer
- Set up React Query for state management
- Create API client with Axios
- Implement request/response interceptors
- Add offline support with AsyncStorage
- Dependencies: ISSUE-002, ISSUE-001
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-005, ISSUE-007
ISSUE-009: Clerk Authentication Mobile
- Integrate Clerk SDK with React Native
- Create login/signup screens
- Implement secure token storage (Expo SecureStore)
- Create authentication context and hooks
- Dependencies: ISSUE-002, ISSUE-008
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-008
ISSUE-007: TheMealDB API Integration
- Create TheMealDB API client
- Implement recipe fetching utilities
- Add error handling and retry logic
- Create data transformation functions
- Dependencies: ISSUE-001
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-005, ISSUE-006
ISSUE-010: User Profile Schema & API
- Implement User model with preferences and schedule fields
- Create profile CRUD endpoints (GET, PUT /api/users/profile)
- Create preferences endpoint (PUT /api/users/preferences)
- Create schedule endpoint (PUT /api/users/schedule)
- Add input validation with Zod
- Dependencies: ISSUE-005, ISSUE-008
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-011
ISSUE-011: User Profile Mobile Screens
- Create profile view screen
- Create preferences input form (dietary restrictions, cuisines, skill level, budget)
- Create schedule input interface with time pickers
- Implement form validation
- Dependencies: ISSUE-009, ISSUE-006
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-010
ISSUE-012: Onboarding Flow
- Create welcome screens
- Implement tutorial/walkthrough
- Create initial preferences setup wizard
- Add skip functionality
- Dependencies: ISSUE-011
- Can work in parallel with: Next phase issues
ISSUE-013: Recipe Schema & API
- Implement Recipe model with all fields from LowLevelDesign
- Create recipe CRUD endpoints (GET, POST, PUT /api/recipes)
- Implement search and filtering API (GET /api/recipes?search=&cuisine=&category=)
- Add pagination support
- Create rating endpoint (PUT /api/recipes/:id/rating)
- Dependencies: ISSUE-005
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-014, ISSUE-015
ISSUE-014: Recipe Import System
- Create TheMealDB import service
- Implement data transformation (TheMealDB → Recipe schema)
- Add batch processing for multiple recipes
- Implement duplicate detection
- Create seed script for initial recipe population
- Dependencies: ISSUE-007, ISSUE-013
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-013, ISSUE-015
ISSUE-016: Recipe Suggestion API
- Create ingredient matching algorithm
- Implement suggestion endpoint (GET /api/recipes/suggestions?ingredients=)
- Prioritize recipes using available ingredients
- Add filtering by user preferences
- Dependencies: ISSUE-013
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-017, ISSUE-018
ISSUE-015: Recipe List & Search Screen
- Create recipe list screen with FlatList
- Implement search functionality
- Add filtering UI (cuisine, category, dietary restrictions)
- Implement pagination and pull-to-refresh
- Dependencies: ISSUE-006, ISSUE-013
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-013, ISSUE-014
ISSUE-017: Recipe Detail Screen
- Create recipe detail view
- Display ingredients, instructions, nutrition info
- Implement rating interface (1-5 stars)
- Add sharing functionality
- Show prep/cook time and difficulty
- Dependencies: ISSUE-015
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-016, ISSUE-018
ISSUE-018: Custom Recipe Creation
- Create recipe creation form
- Implement ingredient input with dynamic fields
- Add image picker for recipe photos
- Create instruction step builder
- Add nutrition info input (optional)
- Dependencies: ISSUE-006, ISSUE-013
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-016, ISSUE-017
ISSUE-019: Recipe Favorites & Collections
- Add favorites toggle to recipe cards
- Create favorites view screen
- Implement collections/categories for organizing recipes
- Dependencies: ISSUE-017
- Can work in parallel with: Next phase issues
ISSUE-020: Inventory Schema & API
- Implement Inventory model
- Create inventory endpoints (GET, PUT /api/inventory)
- Create add ingredient endpoint (POST /api/inventory/ingredient)
- Create remove ingredient endpoint (DELETE /api/inventory/ingredient/:name)
- Add expiration date tracking
- Dependencies: ISSUE-005
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-021
ISSUE-021: Inventory Mobile Interface
- Create inventory list screen
- Implement add ingredient form (name, quantity, unit, expiration date)
- Create edit/delete functionality
- Add expiration alerts and warnings
- Implement ingredient categorization (produce, dairy, meat, etc.)
- Dependencies: ISSUE-006, ISSUE-020
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-020
ISSUE-022: Inventory-Recipe Integration
- Add "available ingredients" indicator on recipe cards
- Highlight missing ingredients in recipe detail view
- Create "recipes you can make" filter
- Dependencies: ISSUE-021, ISSUE-017, ISSUE-016
- Can work in parallel with: Next phase issues
ISSUE-023: AWS Bedrock Integration
- Set up AWS Bedrock SDK
- Configure Claude-3 model access
- Implement prompt engineering utilities
- Add token usage tracking for cost management
- Create fallback error handling
- Dependencies: ISSUE-001
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-024, ISSUE-025
ISSUE-024: Vector Database Setup
- Set up MongoDB Vector Search or Pinecone
- Create recipe embedding generation
- Implement similarity search functionality
- Index existing recipes
- Dependencies: ISSUE-013, ISSUE-023
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-023, ISSUE-025
ISSUE-025: RAG Service Implementation
- Create RAG service class
- Implement recipe retrieval based on user context
- Build meal plan generation prompt
- Integrate user preferences, inventory, and schedule
- Add reasoning/explanation generation
- Dependencies: ISSUE-023, ISSUE-024
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-023, ISSUE-024
ISSUE-026: Meal Plan Schema & API
- Implement MealPlan model
- Create meal plan generation endpoint (POST /api/meal-plans/generate)
- Create get meal plan endpoint (GET /api/meal-plans?weekStartDate=)
- Create update meal plan endpoint (PUT /api/meal-plans/:id)
- Create meal status update endpoint (PUT /api/meal-plans/:id/meal-status)
- Create feedback endpoint (POST /api/meal-plans/:id/feedback)
- Dependencies: ISSUE-005, ISSUE-025
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-027
ISSUE-027: AI Meal Plan Generation Service
- Integrate RAG service with meal plan API
- Implement meal plan generation logic
- Consider user preferences, inventory, schedule constraints
- Generate shopping list from meal plan
- Calculate estimated costs
- Provide AI reasoning for recommendations
- Dependencies: ISSUE-025, ISSUE-026
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-028
ISSUE-028: Schedule Management Backend
- Create schedule schema within User model
- Implement time slot management
- Add conflict detection logic
- Create availability checking utilities
- Dependencies: ISSUE-010
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-026, ISSUE-027, ISSUE-029
ISSUE-029: Schedule Management Mobile
- Create schedule input screen
- Implement time pickers for available cooking slots
- Add day-by-day schedule builder
- Show schedule visualization (calendar/timeline view)
- Add conflict alerts
- Dependencies: ISSUE-011, ISSUE-028
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-028, ISSUE-030
ISSUE-030: Meal Plan Mobile Interface
- Create weekly meal plan view
- Implement day-by-day view
- Create meal cards with recipe info
- Add meal status tracking (planned, prepped, cooked, eaten, skipped)
- Show AI reasoning/explanation
- Dependencies: ISSUE-006, ISSUE-026
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-029, ISSUE-031
ISSUE-031: Meal Plan Generation Flow
- Create meal plan generation screen
- Add loading states and progress indicators
- Implement meal plan preview before saving
- Add regeneration/alternative suggestion options
- Allow manual meal swapping
- Dependencies: ISSUE-030
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-032
ISSUE-032: Shopping List Mobile Interface
- Create shopping list screen from meal plan
- Group ingredients by category
- Add check-off functionality
- Show estimated costs
- Implement list sharing functionality
- Dependencies: ISSUE-030
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-031
ISSUE-033: Walmart API Integration
- Set up Walmart API client
- Implement product search by ingredient
- Fetch pricing data
- Create cost calculation utilities
- Add budget tracking logic
- Dependencies: ISSUE-001
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-034, ISSUE-035
ISSUE-034: Cost Tracking Backend
- Add cost fields to shopping list items
- Create cost calculation endpoints
- Implement budget tracking API
- Add spending analytics
- Dependencies: ISSUE-026, ISSUE-033
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-033, ISSUE-035
ISSUE-035: Cost Tracking Mobile UI
- Create budget overview screen
- Display cost breakdown by meal/ingredient
- Show weekly/monthly spending trends
- Add budget alerts
- Create spending reports
- Dependencies: ISSUE-032, ISSUE-034
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-033, ISSUE-034
ISSUE-036: Google Maps API Integration
- Set up Google Maps SDK
- Implement store location search
- Create route optimization logic
- Calculate distances and travel times
- Dependencies: ISSUE-001
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-033, ISSUE-037
ISSUE-037: Shopping Trip Planning
- Create store comparison screen
- Show stores on map with prices
- Implement route planning interface
- Add multi-store trip optimization
- Dependencies: ISSUE-035, ISSUE-036
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-036, ISSUE-038
ISSUE-038: Push Notifications System
- Set up Expo Notifications
- Implement notification scheduling
- Create meal prep reminders based on schedule
- Add expiration date alerts
- Create meal time reminders
- Dependencies: ISSUE-002
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-036, ISSUE-037, ISSUE-039
ISSUE-039: Leftovers Management
- Implement Leftovers schema
- Create leftovers tracking API
- Add leftover logging in meal plan
- Create leftovers screen in mobile app
- Integrate leftovers into meal plan generation
- Suggest recipes using leftovers
- Dependencies: ISSUE-026, ISSUE-030
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-038, ISSUE-040
ISSUE-040: Consumption Analytics
- Track meal completion rates
- Analyze consumption patterns
- Calculate grocery consumption speed
- Provide insights and recommendations
- Create analytics dashboard
- Dependencies: ISSUE-026, ISSUE-039
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-039
ISSUE-041: Image Upload Service
- Set up cloud storage (AWS S3 or Cloudinary)
- Implement image upload API
- Add image optimization and resizing
- Create CDN integration
- Dependencies: ISSUE-001
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-042, ISSUE-043
ISSUE-042: Camera Integration
- Implement camera access for recipe photos
- Add barcode scanning for ingredients
- Create photo gallery for recipes
- Dependencies: ISSUE-002, ISSUE-041
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-041, ISSUE-043
ISSUE-043: Offline Support
- Implement AsyncStorage for offline data
- Add offline sync queue
- Create conflict resolution logic
- Cache recipes and meal plans locally
- Dependencies: ISSUE-006
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-041, ISSUE-042
ISSUE-044: Performance Optimization
- Optimize bundle size with Metro
- Implement lazy loading for screens
- Add image caching and optimization
- Optimize database queries with indexes
- Implement React Query caching strategies
- Dependencies: All previous issues
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-045
ISSUE-045: UI/UX Polish
- Add animations and transitions
- Implement loading states and skeletons
- Create empty states
- Add haptic feedback
- Improve error messages
- Dependencies: All mobile UI issues
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-044
ISSUE-046: Testing Suite
- Write unit tests for backend services
- Create integration tests for API endpoints
- Add component tests for mobile UI
- Test AI meal plan generation
- Perform cross-platform testing (iOS/Android)
- Dependencies: All previous issues
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-047
ISSUE-047: Security & Performance Audit
- Review authentication and authorization
- Test API security and rate limiting
- Validate input sanitization
- Check for data encryption
- Perform load testing
- Dependencies: All previous issues
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-046
ISSUE-048: Documentation
- Write API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI)
- Create user guide and tutorials
- Document architecture and deployment
- Add inline code documentation
- Create README files
- Dependencies: All previous issues
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-046, ISSUE-047
ISSUE-049: Production Deployment
- Deploy backend to Railway/Heroku
- Configure production environment variables
- Set up MongoDB Atlas production cluster
- Configure monitoring and logging
- Dependencies: ISSUE-046, ISSUE-047
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-050
ISSUE-050: Mobile App Build & Release
- Configure EAS Build
- Create iOS and Android production builds
- Set up app signing
- Submit to TestFlight and Google Play Console
- Prepare app store listings
- Dependencies: ISSUE-046, ISSUE-047
- Can work in parallel with: ISSUE-049
Phase 1 (Weeks 1-2): Up to 6 issues can be worked on simultaneously
- Backend setup (ISSUE-001, ISSUE-005, ISSUE-008)
- Mobile setup (ISSUE-002, ISSUE-003, ISSUE-004)
- External APIs (ISSUE-007)
Phase 2 (Week 3): 2 issues in parallel
- Backend profile API (ISSUE-010)
- Mobile profile UI (ISSUE-011)
Phase 3 (Weeks 4-5): Up to 4 issues in parallel
- Backend recipe system (ISSUE-013, ISSUE-014, ISSUE-016)
- Mobile recipe UI (ISSUE-015, ISSUE-017, ISSUE-018)
Phase 4 (Week 6): 2 issues in parallel
- Backend inventory (ISSUE-020)
- Mobile inventory (ISSUE-021)
Phase 5 (Weeks 7-9): Up to 5 issues in parallel
- AI infrastructure (ISSUE-023, ISSUE-024, ISSUE-025)
- Meal plan backend (ISSUE-026, ISSUE-027, ISSUE-028)
- Meal plan mobile (ISSUE-029, ISSUE-030, ISSUE-031, ISSUE-032)
Phase 6 (Weeks 10-11): Up to 6 issues in parallel
- Pricing (ISSUE-033, ISSUE-034, ISSUE-035)
- Maps (ISSUE-036, ISSUE-037)
- Notifications & leftovers (ISSUE-038, ISSUE-039, ISSUE-040)
Phase 7 (Week 11): Up to 5 issues in parallel
- All polish issues (ISSUE-041 through ISSUE-045)
Phase 8 (Week 12): Up to 4 issues in parallel
- Testing, documentation, and deployment (ISSUE-046 through ISSUE-050)
The following issues form the critical path and must be completed in order:
- ISSUE-001 (Backend Setup) → ISSUE-005 (MongoDB) → ISSUE-008 (Auth Backend)
- ISSUE-002 (Mobile Setup) → ISSUE-009 (Auth Mobile)
- ISSUE-013 (Recipe API) → ISSUE-026 (Meal Plan API) → ISSUE-027 (AI Generation)
- ISSUE-023 (AWS Bedrock) → ISSUE-024 (Vector DB) → ISSUE-025 (RAG Service) → ISSUE-027
- ISSUE-030 (Meal Plan UI) → ISSUE-031 (Generation Flow) → ISSUE-032 (Shopping List)
All other issues can be scheduled around these critical dependencies.