Phase 1 recap

OERca - Phase 1 recap

We will know when phase 1 is complete when...

 * 1) all the red functions on the Tool Functions page are GONE and the Bugs page is empty for all "Immediate" bugs.

The first phase went well because...

 * 1) we have a functioning base for managing COs in course materials - mission accomplished.
 * 2) the group seems to work well together to complete tasks.

The first phase didn't come out as planned because...

 * 1) transitioning between brain waves, mock-ups, and functioning code on stable machines always takes more time than planned.
 * 2) we had multiple communication break downs - not everyone was on the same page as to priorities, individual tasks, schedules, visioning, contingencies, and processes.
 * 3) not enough money and expensive coffee were placed in the appropriate hands as incentives to produce.
 * 4) //placeholder for rants about PHP, code igniter, 64bit code, MSIS, etc.//

We can improve the second phase of development by...

 * 1) having a more structured schedule of components to be developed that include both dependencies and responsibilities.
 * 2) maintaining a proper communication plan to inform the group of what tasks have been completed and what current issues are causing problems.
 * 3) using a bug tracking system like trac or retrospectiva to make sure no issues get lost in the shuffle.
 * 4) obtaining more personnel to help develop the desktop app.