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ColaFlow Day 6 Priority Matrix
Date: 2025-11-03 Prepared By: Product Manager Agent Purpose: Visual comparison of Day 6 candidate features
Priority Matrix: All Options Compared
| # | Feature | Time | Complexity | Business Value | MCP Readiness | Risk | Dependencies | Ready? | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Role Management API | 6-8h | MEDIUM | HIGH | MEDIUM | LOW | Day 5 RBAC ✅ | ✅ YES | ✅ IMPLEMENT DAY 6 |
| 2 | Email Verification | 8-10h | MEDIUM | MEDIUM | LOW | MEDIUM | Email Service ❌ | ⏸️ NO | Defer to Day 7 |
| 3 | Password Reset | 6-8h | MEDIUM | MEDIUM | LOW | MEDIUM | Email Service ❌ | ⏸️ NO | Defer to Day 7 |
| 4 | Project-Level Roles | 10-12h | HIGH | HIGH | HIGH | HIGH | Projects Module ❌ | ⏸️ NO | Defer to Day 8 |
| 5 | User Invitations | 10-12h | HIGH | HIGH | MEDIUM | MEDIUM | Email + UI ❌ | ⏸️ NO | Defer to Day 8-9 |
Detailed Scoring Matrix
1. Role Management API (WINNER ✅)
| Criteria | Score | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Business Value | 9/10 | Completes tenant management loop, critical for SaaS |
| Technical Readiness | 10/10 | RBAC system complete, no migrations needed |
| Time Feasibility | 9/10 | 6-8 hours fits Day 6 perfectly |
| MCP Preparation | 7/10 | Establishes role patterns for AI agents |
| Risk Level | 9/10 | Low risk (builds on existing infrastructure) |
| User Impact | 9/10 | Enables self-service user management |
| Dependencies Met | 10/10 | All dependencies satisfied ✅ |
| Test Complexity | 8/10 | 15 tests, well-defined scenarios |
| Documentation | 9/10 | Clear API design, easy to document |
| Strategic Fit | 9/10 | Foundation for Days 8-10 |
| TOTAL | 89/100 | HIGHEST SCORE |
Verdict: ✅ IMPLEMENT DAY 6
2. Email Verification
| Criteria | Score | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Business Value | 6/10 | Improves security, reduces spam |
| Technical Readiness | 5/10 | Needs email service integration |
| Time Feasibility | 6/10 | 8-10 hours (exceeds Day 6 budget) |
| MCP Preparation | 3/10 | Low relevance for MCP |
| Risk Level | 6/10 | Email delivery issues, rate limiting |
| User Impact | 7/10 | Standard security feature |
| Dependencies Met | 3/10 | Email service NOT configured ❌ |
| Test Complexity | 6/10 | Email delivery testing complex |
| Documentation | 7/10 | Standard flow, easy to document |
| Strategic Fit | 7/10 | Better combined with Password Reset |
| TOTAL | 56/100 | 2nd Place |
Verdict: ⏸️ DEFER TO DAY 7 (combine with Password Reset)
3. Password Reset
| Criteria | Score | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Business Value | 7/10 | Essential UX feature, reduces support |
| Technical Readiness | 5/10 | Needs email service integration |
| Time Feasibility | 7/10 | 6-8 hours (if email service ready) |
| MCP Preparation | 2/10 | No relevance for MCP |
| Risk Level | 6/10 | Token security, rate limiting |
| User Impact | 8/10 | High user value (self-service) |
| Dependencies Met | 3/10 | Email service NOT configured ❌ |
| Test Complexity | 7/10 | Token expiration, security tests |
| Documentation | 8/10 | Standard flow, well-understood |
| Strategic Fit | 7/10 | Better combined with Email Verification |
| TOTAL | 60/100 | 3rd Place |
Verdict: ⏸️ DEFER TO DAY 7 (implement with Email Verification)
4. Project-Level Roles
| Criteria | Score | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Business Value | 9/10 | Critical for M1 core project module |
| Technical Readiness | 5/10 | Needs architectural decisions |
| Time Feasibility | 4/10 | 10-12 hours (exceeds Day 6 budget) |
| MCP Preparation | 9/10 | Essential for MCP project operations |
| Risk Level | 5/10 | High complexity (role inheritance) |
| User Impact | 9/10 | Fine-grained project access control |
| Dependencies Met | 6/10 | Needs Projects module multi-tenant ❌ |
| Test Complexity | 5/10 | Complex (25+ tests, inheritance logic) |
| Documentation | 6/10 | Complex role inheritance rules |
| Strategic Fit | 8/10 | Foundation for M1 completion |
| TOTAL | 66/100 | 4th Place |
Verdict: ⏸️ DEFER TO DAY 8 (after tenant roles stable)
5. User Invitations
| Criteria | Score | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Business Value | 8/10 | Improves team collaboration |
| Technical Readiness | 4/10 | Needs email + invitation workflow |
| Time Feasibility | 4/10 | 10-12 hours (too much for Day 6) |
| MCP Preparation | 5/10 | AI can suggest invitations (future) |
| Risk Level | 6/10 | Complex workflow, state management |
| User Impact | 8/10 | Essential for team onboarding |
| Dependencies Met | 3/10 | Email service + UI needed ❌ |
| Test Complexity | 5/10 | Workflow tests, expiration, resend |
| Documentation | 7/10 | Standard invitation flow |
| Strategic Fit | 7/10 | Better after email + roles stable |
| TOTAL | 57/100 | 5th Place |
Verdict: ⏸️ DEFER TO DAY 8-9 (after email service ready)
Decision Matrix: Why Role Management API?
Technical Readiness (CRITICAL)
| Feature | Database Schema | Email Service | Projects Module | RBAC System | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Role Management | ✅ EXISTS | N/A | N/A | ✅ COMPLETE | ✅ READY |
| Email Verification | Needs table | ❌ NOT READY | N/A | N/A | ⏸️ BLOCKED |
| Password Reset | Needs table | ❌ NOT READY | N/A | N/A | ⏸️ BLOCKED |
| Project Roles | Needs table | N/A | ❌ NOT READY | ✅ COMPLETE | ⏸️ BLOCKED |
| User Invitations | Needs table | ❌ NOT READY | N/A | ✅ COMPLETE | ⏸️ BLOCKED |
Conclusion: Only Role Management API has all dependencies satisfied ✅
Time Feasibility (CRITICAL)
| Feature | Estimated Time | Day 6 Budget | Buffer | Fits Day 6? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Role Management | 6-8 hours | 8 hours | 0-2 hours | ✅ YES |
| Email Verification | 8-10 hours | 8 hours | -2 hours | ❌ NO |
| Password Reset | 6-8 hours | 8 hours | 0-2 hours | ⚠️ MAYBE (if email ready) |
| Project Roles | 10-12 hours | 8 hours | -4 hours | ❌ NO |
| User Invitations | 10-12 hours | 8 hours | -4 hours | ❌ NO |
Conclusion: Only Role Management fits 8-hour Day 6 budget ✅
Business Value vs. Complexity (CRITICAL)
High Value, Low Complexity = IMPLEMENT FIRST ✅
High Value, High Complexity = DEFER (need more time)
Low Value, Low Complexity = OPTIONAL
Low Value, High Complexity = SKIP
HIGH VALUE
│
│ [4] Project Roles [5] Invitations
│ (Defer) (Defer)
│
│ [1] Role Mgmt ✅
│ (WINNER)
│
│ [2] Email Verify [3] Password Reset
│ (Defer) (Defer)
│
│
LOW COMPLEXITY ──────────────────── HIGH COMPLEXITY
Conclusion: Role Management is High Value + Medium Complexity = Best choice ✅
Strategic Fit: Days 6-10 Pipeline
Day 6 → Day 8 → Day 9 → Day 10 Critical Path:
Day 6: Role Management API ✅
│
├─ Establishes role assignment patterns
├─ Tests authorization policies
├─ Validates RBAC system
│
↓
Day 8: Project-Level Roles
│
├─ Reuses Day 6 patterns
├─ Extends to project scope
├─ Prepares for M1 Projects
│
↓
Day 9: Multi-Tenant Projects
│
├─ Uses project roles from Day 8
├─ Completes M1.1 core features
│
↓
Day 10: Sprint Management
│
├─ Finalizes M1.1 milestone
│
↓
M1.1 COMPLETE ✅
Day 7 (Parallel Track): Email Service + Verification + Password Reset
- Independent of critical path
- Can be implemented in parallel
- No blockers for Days 8-10
Conclusion: Day 6 Role Management is critical for Days 8-10 success ✅
Risk vs. Value Quadrant
HIGH RISK
│
│ [4] Project Roles
│ (Defer to Day 8)
│
│ [5] Invitations
│ (Defer to Day 8-9)
│
│
───────┼───────────────────────
│
│ [2] Email Verify
│ [3] Password Reset
│ (Defer to Day 7)
│
│ [1] Role Mgmt ✅
│ (WINNER)
│
LOW RISK
Conclusion: Role Management is Low Risk + High Value = Safest choice ✅
Final Recommendation Matrix
| Feature | Score | Readiness | Time Fit | Risk | Strategic | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Role Management | 89/100 | ✅ READY | ✅ 6-8h | ✅ LOW | ✅ CRITICAL | ✅ IMPLEMENT DAY 6 |
| Email Verification | 56/100 | ❌ Blocked | ❌ 8-10h | ⚠️ MEDIUM | ⚠️ MEDIUM | Defer to Day 7 |
| Password Reset | 60/100 | ❌ Blocked | ✅ 6-8h | ⚠️ MEDIUM | ⚠️ MEDIUM | Defer to Day 7 |
| Project Roles | 66/100 | ❌ Blocked | ❌ 10-12h | ❌ HIGH | ✅ CRITICAL | Defer to Day 8 |
| User Invitations | 57/100 | ❌ Blocked | ❌ 10-12h | ⚠️ MEDIUM | ⚠️ MEDIUM | Defer to Day 8-9 |
Conclusion
Day 6 Winner: Role Management API 🏆
Reasons:
- ✅ Highest Score: 89/100 (13 points ahead of 2nd place)
- ✅ Only Ready Feature: All dependencies satisfied
- ✅ Perfect Time Fit: 6-8 hours matches Day 6 budget
- ✅ Lowest Risk: Builds on existing RBAC system
- ✅ Strategic Critical: Required for Days 8-10 success
Action: Proceed with Role Management API implementation
Next Reviews:
- Day 7: Email Service + Verification + Password Reset
- Day 8: Project-Level Roles + Audit Logging
- Day 9-10: M1.1 completion
Prepared By: Product Manager Agent Date: 2025-11-03 Version: 1.0 Status: Final Recommendation