Business & Functional Goals
Purpose, user personas, feature prioritization, success metrics
UI/UX & Design Readiness
Wireframes, workflows, accessibility, branding consistency
Technology Stack Alignment
Frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, .NET, Laravel), mobile platforms (Flutter, native)
Architecture & Infrastructure
Hosting models (cloud/on-premises), API needs, containerization
Security & Compliance
Authentication, encryption, privacy alignment, GDPR/PIPEDA readiness
Scalability & Performance
Traffic expectations, scaling strategies, caching, CDNs
Database & Data Design
Schema requirements, relational vs. NoSQL, storage planning
Third-Party Integrations
CRMs, ERPs, payment gateways, social logins, marketing tools
Project Scope & Resourcing
Timeline estimation, team sizing, Agile vs. Waterfall methodology