Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with TDD Approach
Project Information
Project: StressLess Android MVP
Duration: 6 weeks
Team Size: 5 developers
Start Date: September 02, 2025
End Date: October 14, 2025
1.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT & SETUP
1.1 Project Initialization (3 days) - Week 1
Resources: Tech Lead (100%), DevOps Engineer (100%)
1.1.1 Create project repository and CI/CD pipeline
1.1.2 Define coding standards and TDD guidelines
1.1.3 Set up development environment templates
1.1.4 Create project documentation structure
1.1.5 Define testing strategy with Gherkin/Cucumber integration
1.2 Team Setup (2 days) - Week 1
Resources: Tech Lead (100%), All Team Members (50%)
1.2.1 Onboard team members to TDD and Gherkin approach
1.2.2 Configure development tools (Cursor, Android Studio, Cucumber)
1.2.3 Set up communication channels and daily standups
1.2.4 Assign role responsibilities and code ownership
2.0 REQUIREMENTS & GHERKIN FEATURE FILES
2.1 Feature File Creation (2 days) - Week 1
Resources: Tech Lead (100%), QA Engineer (100%), Android Developer (50%)
2.1.1 Create
onboarding.feature- User onboarding and consent scenarios2.1.2 Create
model_selection.feature- Model download and initialization2.1.3 Create
home_dashboard.feature- Home screen and navigation2.1.4 Create
voice_check.feature- Voice recording and analysis2.1.5 Create
results.feature- Result display and recommendations2.1.6 Create
history_trends.feature- History and trend visualization2.1.7 Create
settings_privacy.feature- Settings and data management2.1.8 Create
hardware_performance.feature- NPU and performance scenarios2.1.9 Create
offline_security.feature- Offline and security scenarios
2.2 Step Definition Setup (1 day) - Week 1
Resources: QA Engineer (100%), Android Developer (50%)
2.2.1 Create Cucumber test runner configuration
2.2.2 Implement step definition stubs for all features
2.2.3 Set up test data and mocking framework
3.0 ARCHITECTURE & INFRASTRUCTURE (TDD-DRIVEN)
3.1 Project Structure Setup (3 days) - Week 1-2
Resources: Tech Lead (100%), Android Developer (100%)
3.1.1 Create Android project with Kotlin and Compose (following TDD)
3.1.2 Configure Gradle build system with testing dependencies
3.1.3 Set up modular architecture (app, data, domain, ui, ml modules)
3.1.4 Implement dependency injection with Hilt
3.1.5 Configure test runners (unit, integration, Cucumber)
3.2 Core Infrastructure (4 days) - Week 2
Resources: Android Developer (100%), ML Engineer (50%)
3.2.1 Implement encrypted SQLite database with Room (test-first)
3.2.2 Create data models and entities with validation tests
3.2.3 Set up DataStore for app preferences (test coverage)
3.2.4 Implement logging and crash reporting
3.2.5 Configure WorkManager for background tasks
3.3 Security Framework (2 days) - Week 2
Resources: Android Developer (100%), QA Engineer (50%)
3.3.1 Implement Android Keystore integration (test-first)
3.3.2 Create encryption utilities with unit tests
3.3.3 Set up GDPR compliance framework
3.3.4 Implement data export/deletion with scenario validation
4.0 AI/ML ENGINE DEVELOPMENT (TDD-DRIVEN)
4.1 Model Integration (5 days) - Week 2-3
Resources: ML Engineer (100%), Tech Lead (50%)
4.1.1 Research and select ECAPA-TDNN model variants
4.1.2 Convert models to LiteRT format with validation tests
4.1.3 Quantize models for mobile deployment
4.1.4 Create model asset management system (test-first)
4.1.5 Implement model integrity validation
4.2 NPU Delegate Implementation (6 days) - Week 3
Resources: ML Engineer (100%), Tech Lead (100%)
4.2.1 Implement device capability detection (test-driven)
4.2.2 Add Qualcomm NPU delegate integration
4.2.3 Add MediaTek NPU delegate support
4.2.4 Create fallback mechanism (GPU → CPU) with tests
4.2.5 Optimize delegate selection logic
4.2.6 Performance benchmarking with automated tests
4.3 ECAPA-TDNN Engine (5 days) - Week 3
Resources: ML Engineer (100%), Android Developer (50%)
4.3.1 Implement ModelLoader with caching (test-first)
4.3.2 Create ECAPAStressEngine class with unit tests
4.3.3 Implement embedding extraction pipeline
4.3.4 Build stress classification logic with validation
4.3.5 Add confidence scoring and error handling
4.4 Audio Processing Pipeline (4 days) - Week 3-4
Resources: Android Developer (100%), ML Engineer (50%)
4.4.1 Implement audio recording with test mocks
4.4.2 Create audio preprocessing utilities (test-driven)
4.4.3 Implement MFCC feature extraction with validation
4.4.4 Add noise filtering and normalization
4.4.5 Optimize audio buffer management
5.0 BUSINESS LOGIC & SERVICES (TDD-DRIVEN)
5.1 Core Services (5 days) - Week 4
Resources: Android Developer (100%), Tech Lead (50%)
5.1.1 Implement StressAnalysisManager orchestrator (test-first)
5.1.2 Create PrivacyController for GDPR compliance
5.1.3 Build LocalStressRepository with integration tests
5.1.4 Create wellness recommendation engine
5.1.5 Add performance monitoring utilities
5.2 Data Management (3 days) - Week 4
Resources: Android Developer (100%), QA Engineer (50%)
5.2.1 Implement DAOs and database operations (test-driven)
5.2.2 Create data migration strategies with tests
5.2.3 Build export/import functionality
5.2.4 Add data validation and integrity checks
6.0 USER INTERFACE DEVELOPMENT (TDD-DRIVEN)
6.1 Design System (3 days) - Week 4
Resources: Android Developer (100%), Tech Lead (25%)
6.1.1 Create Material 3 design tokens
6.1.2 Implement custom theme and typography
6.1.3 Build reusable UI components with Compose tests
6.1.4 Create accessibility guidelines
6.1.5 Implement dark/light theme support
6.2 Onboarding Flow Implementation (4 days) - Week 4-5
Resources: Android Developer (100%), QA Engineer (50%) Gherkin Scenarios: onboarding.feature, model_selection.feature
6.2.1 Implement welcome screens (guided by Gherkin scenarios)
6.2.2 Create EULA and consent forms
6.2.3 Build language selection interface
6.2.4 Implement model download screen with progress
6.2.5 Add onboarding completion state management
6.2.6 Validate all onboarding Gherkin scenarios pass
6.3 Core Screens Implementation (6 days) - Week 5
Resources: Android Developer (100%), Tech Lead (50%) Gherkin Scenarios: home_dashboard.feature, voice_check.feature, results.feature
6.3.1 Build Home Dashboard (validate dashboard scenarios)
6.3.2 Create Voice Check recording overlay (test recording scenarios)
6.3.3 Implement Stress Result display screen
6.3.4 Build History and Trends visualization (history scenarios)
6.3.5 Create Settings and Privacy screens (settings scenarios)
6.3.6 Implement navigation and state management
6.4 Interactive Components (3 days) - Week 5
Resources: Android Developer (100%), ML Engineer (25%)
6.4.1 Create voice recording controls with UI tests
6.4.2 Build waveform visualization
6.4.3 Implement progress indicators
6.4.4 Add context tagging interface
7.0 INTEGRATION & TESTING (GHERKIN VALIDATION)
7.1 Cucumber Integration Testing (4 days) - Week 5-6
Resources: QA Engineer (100%), All Developers (25%)
7.1.1 Execute all Gherkin scenarios end-to-end
7.1.2 Validate onboarding and model selection flows
7.1.3 Test voice check and result display scenarios
7.1.4 Verify history, settings, and privacy scenarios
7.1.5 Test hardware performance and offline scenarios
7.2 Performance Testing (3 days) - Week 6
Resources: ML Engineer (100%), QA Engineer (50%) Gherkin Scenarios: hardware_performance.feature
7.2.1 Benchmark inference times across devices (<3s requirement)
7.2.2 Memory usage optimization testing (<200MB)
7.2.3 Battery consumption analysis (<2% per analysis)
7.2.4 NPU delegate performance validation
7.3 Security & Privacy Testing (2 days) - Week 6
Resources: QA Engineer (100%), Android Developer (50%) Gherkin Scenarios: offline_security.feature, settings_privacy.feature
7.3.1 Verify data encryption implementation
7.3.2 Test GDPR compliance features (export/delete)
7.3.3 Validate offline functionality scenarios
7.3.4 Privacy controls validation
8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE & OPTIMIZATION
8.1 Manual Testing (3 days) - Week 6
Resources: QA Engineer (100%), Android Developer (50%)
8.1.1 Execute all Gherkin scenarios manually
8.1.2 Device compatibility testing
8.1.3 Edge case and error scenario testing
8.1.4 Accessibility testing (screen reader, contrast)
8.2 Performance Optimization (2 days) - Week 6
Resources: ML Engineer (100%), Tech Lead (50%)
8.2.1 Optimize model loading and caching
8.2.2 Reduce memory footprint
8.2.3 Improve startup time
8.2.4 Optimize battery usage
9.0 DEPLOYMENT & RELEASE
9.1 Release Preparation (3 days) - Week 6
Resources: DevOps Engineer (100%), Tech Lead (50%)
9.1.1 Configure release build variants
9.1.2 Implement app signing and security
9.1.3 Optimize APK size and resources (<50MB)
9.1.4 Final Gherkin scenario validation
9.1.5 Create release documentation
9.2 Beta Testing (2 days) - Week 6
Resources: QA Engineer (100%), All Team Members (25%)
9.2.1 Deploy to internal testing track
9.2.2 Stakeholder review sessions
9.2.3 Critical bug fixes if needed
9.2.4 Performance validation on target devices
DETAILED RESOURCE ALLOCATION
Resource | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tech Lead | 100% (Setup) | 75% (Infra/ML) | 75% (ML/NPU) | 50% (Business) | 50% (UI) | 50% (Release) |
Android Developer #1 | 75% (Setup) | 100% (Infra) | 50% (Audio) | 100% (Business) | 100% (UI) | 50% (Testing) |
Android Developer #2 | - | 50% (Models) | 50% (Engine) | 100% (Data) | 100% (UI) | 50% (QA) |
ML Engineer | - | 50% (Infra) | 100% (ML/NPU) | 50% (Audio) | 25% (Components) | 100% (Performance) |
QA Engineer | 50% (Features) | 50% (Security) | - | 50% (Data) | 50% (UI) | 100% (Testing) |
DevOps Engineer | 100% (CI/CD) | - | - | - | - | 100% (Release) |
TIMELINE SUMMARY WITH GHERKIN MILESTONES
Week | Phase | Key Deliverables | Gherkin Validation | Critical Path |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Week 1 | Setup & Requirements | Project setup, Feature files, Team onboarding | All | ✓ Critical |
Week 2 | Architecture & Infrastructure | Core infrastructure, Model integration | Infrastructure scenarios pass | ✓ Critical |
Week 3 | AI/ML Development | NPU delegates, ECAPA engine, Audio pipeline | ML performance scenarios pass | ✓ Critical |
Week 4 | Business Logic & UI Foundation | Services, Data layer, Design system | Business logic scenarios pass | ✓ Critical |
Week 5 | UI Implementation | All screens, Navigation, Components | All UI scenarios pass | ✓ Critical |
Week 6 | Testing & Release | Integration testing, Performance, Deployment | All Gherkin scenarios pass | ✓ Critical |
GHERKIN TEST COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS
Feature File | Minimum Scenarios | Coverage Target | Validation Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 scenarios | 100% pass rate | Week 5 |
| 4 scenarios | 100% pass rate | Week 3 |
| 3 scenarios | 100% pass rate | Week 5 |
| 6 scenarios | 100% pass rate | Week 5 |
| 4 scenarios | 100% pass rate | Week 5 |
| 3 scenarios | 100% pass rate | Week 5 |
| 5 scenarios | 100% pass rate | Week 6 |
| 4 scenarios | 100% pass rate | Week 6 |
| 3 scenarios | 100% pass rate | Week 6 |
DEFINITION OF DONE (TDD/GHERKIN)
Each WBS item is complete when:
[ ] Code implemented and peer reviewed
[ ] Unit tests passing (>90% coverage)
[ ] Integration tests passing
[ ] Related Gherkin scenarios passing
[ ] Performance benchmarks met
[ ] Security validation complete
[ ] Documentation updated
[ ] Merged to main branch
RISK MITIGATION
Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NPU compatibility issues | Medium | High | Fallback to GPU/CPU delegates tested in Week 3 | ML Engineer |
Gherkin scenarios fail | Low | High | Daily scenario execution in CI/CD | QA Engineer |
Performance targets missed | Medium | High | Continuous benchmarking in Weeks 3-6 | ML Engineer |
GDPR compliance gaps | Low | High | Legal review of scenarios in Week 1 | Tech Lead |
Total Effort: 150 person-days
Project Duration: 6 weeks
Critical Success Factors: TDD adoption, Gherkin scenario coverage, NPU performance optimization