Feature Development Workflow
End-to-end workflow for implementing new features with design, implementation, testing, and review phases
The Feature Development workflow guides you through implementing new features from design to deployment, ensuring best practices at every step.
Overview#
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Phases | 4 |
| Tier | Free |
| Typical Duration | 5-10 days |
| Best For | New features, enhancements |
Phases#
Phase 1: Design (1-2 days)#
Agents: ui-ux-expert, frontend-expert, api-expert
Plan the feature architecture, UI/UX design, and API contracts before writing code.
Tasks:
- Define user stories and acceptance criteria
- Create wireframes or mockups
- Design API endpoints
- Plan database schema changes
Phase 2: Implementation (2-5 days)#
Agents: backend-expert, frontend-expert, database-expert
Build the feature with proper code structure and test coverage.
Tasks:
- Implement backend logic
- Build frontend components
- Write database migrations
- Create unit tests
Phase 3: Testing (1-2 days)#
Agents: testing-expert, code-review-expert
Ensure quality through comprehensive testing.
Tasks:
- Run unit and integration tests
- Perform code review
- Check test coverage
- Validate edge cases
Phase 4: Review (1 day)#
Agents: security-expert, performance-expert
Final checks before deployment.
Tasks:
- Security vulnerability scan
- Performance profiling
- Accessibility review
- Documentation update
Starting the Workflow#
1# Start the workflow
2bootspring workflow start feature-development
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4# Check current status
5bootspring workflow status
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7# Advance to next phase
8bootspring workflow next
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10# Mark a checkpoint complete
11bootspring workflow checkpoint "Tests passing in CI"Completion Signals#
Track progress with these checkpoints:
- PR merged - Code is in main branch
- Tests passing in CI - All tests green
- Security/perf review completed - Final approval
Outcomes#
A successful feature development workflow results in:
- Feature shipped with tests and review complete
- Documentation updated
- No security vulnerabilities
- Performance within acceptable limits
Tips for Success#
- Start with clear requirements - Use the design phase to clarify scope
- Write tests early - TDD leads to better code
- Get early feedback - Don't wait until the end for reviews
- Track completion signals - Use checkpoints to measure progress