Complete Product Development Guide
From Inception to Launch & Operations. Read the complete lifecycle interactively — every phase, RACI matrix, document template, and checklist from the source file. Follow the structure below from section 1 through 14.
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Start with section 1
Open the Executive Overview, then continue through each phase in order.
Lifecycle journey
Ten phases connected by traceability gates. Each phase shows the primary tools used — click any phase to read the full chapter.
Traceability chain
How artifacts connect from requirement to closure
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Executive Overview
Full source chapter
2026 Modernization Addendum (includes Phase -1 handoff)
3 document templates defined
Phase 0: Pre-Initiation & Discovery
4 document templates defined
Phase 1: Initiation & Business Case
2 document templates defined
Phase 2: Planning & Requirements
4 document templates defined
Phase 3: Design & Architecture
3 document templates defined
Phase 4: Development & Coding
2 document templates defined
Phase 5: Testing & Quality Assurance
3 document templates defined
Phase 6: Deployment & Launch
3 document templates defined
Phase 7: Post-Launch & Operations
3 document templates defined
Phase 8: Closure & Optimization
3 document templates defined
Roles & Responsibilities (RACI Matrix)
Full source chapter
Repository & Naming Conventions
Full source chapter
Document Naming & Structure
Full source chapter
Complete Checklist for All Phases
Full source chapter
Put it into practice
Run extractions, track RTG lineage, and record delivery evidence in the platform.