# How to Use This Implementation Plan with AI Coding Assistants

1. **Save this plan** as a markdown (.md) file in your project directory
2. **Open the file** in your preferred code editor with Cursor or Windsurf AI assistant
3. **Copy and paste** the following prompt to your AI assistant:

   "I want to implement this project following the implementation plan in this file. Let's start with the first unchecked item. For each step: 1) Ask me any clarifying questions if something is unclear before proceeding, 2) Explain what needs to be done, 3) Write the necessary code, 4) Check the box when complete (change `- [ ]` to `- [x]`), then 5) Move to the next unchecked item. After completing logical groups of steps, commit the changes with a descriptive message. Let's begin with step #1."

4. **Track your progress** by checking off completed items as you go
5. **Commit regularly** after logical groups of steps are completed

# Implementation Plan for OpenTrack Analytics

## Phase 1: Project Setup

- [ ] 1. Create a new Git repository for the OpenTrack Analytics project.
- [ ] 2. Initialize the project workspace with `npm init` and create a `package.json` file with basic metadata.
- [ ] 3. Create a `.gitignore` file including built files (e.g., `node_modules/`).
- [ ] 4. Create a `README.md` with a project description and setup instructions for clarity.
- [ ] 5. Create a `src/` directory for storing source code files.
- [ ] 6. Create a `tests/` directory for test files to maintain a structured testing framework.
- [ ] 7. Set up Node.js and install React and Next.js as dependencies: `npm install react next react-dom`.
- [ ] 8. Install development dependencies with `npm install --save-dev webpack webpack-cli babel-loader @babel/core @babel/preset-react`.
- [ ] 9. Create a `webpack.config.js` with initial configuration to bundle application code.
- [ ] 10. Create a `.babelrc` file specifying the presets for Babel to transpile React code.
- [ ] 11. Create `src/index.js` as the main entry point for the application.
- [ ] 12. Create a `src/index.html` file as a basic template for rendering the application.
- [ ] 13. Set up a CI workflow in `.github/workflows/ci.yml` for automated testing and deployment.
- [ ] 14. Write a unit test to validate that the project setup works effectively.

## Phase 2: UI/UX Design Implementation

- [ ] 15. Create a `src/components/` directory for React components.
- [ ] 16. Create a `src/components/Header.js` component to display the header of the application.
- [ ] 17. Create a `src/components/Footer.js` component for footer content related to OpenTrack.
- [ ] 18. Create a `src/components/Dashboard.js` component for the user dashboard.
- [ ] 19. Create a `src/components/SignUpForm.js` component to handle user sign-up.
- [ ] 20. Implement responsive design using CSS-in-JS techniques in `Dashboard.js`.
- [ ] 21. Write unit tests for `Header`, `Footer`, and `Dashboard` components to ensure rendering accuracy.
- [ ] 22. Write unit tests for the `SignUpForm` component functionalities including input validation.
- [ ] 23. Write integration tests to validate navigation between components.

## Phase 3: Feature Development

- [ ] 24. Create a `src/services/` directory for backend integration services.
- [ ] 25. Create a `src/services/auth.js` for handling user authentication APIs.
- [ ] 26. Implement the user registration API integration function in `auth.js`.
- [ ] 27. Implement the user login API integration function in `auth.js`.
- [ ] 28. Write unit tests for user registration and login functionalities in `auth.js`.
- [ ] 29. Create a `src/pages/` directory to manage routing with Next.js.
- [ ] 30. Create a `src/pages/index.js` file to load the landing page dashboard.
- [ ] 31. Implement routing in Next.js for the `SignUpForm`.
- [ ] 32. Write integration tests for the entire signup flow.

## Phase 4: Analytics & Reporting

- [ ] 33. Create a `src/components/ReportGenerator.js` component for generating customized reports.
- [ ] 34. Implement functionality for users to select metrics using dropdowns in `ReportGenerator.js`.
- [ ] 35. Implement report generation logic within `ReportGenerator.js`.
- [ ] 36. Write unit tests for report selection functionality in `ReportGenerator.js`.
- [ ] 37. Create an export feature in `ReportGenerator.js` to allow exporting reports as CSV/PDF.
- [ ] 38. Write integration tests for the report generation and exporting process.

## Phase 5: Data Privacy Controls

- [ ] 39. Create a `src/components/DataPrivacy.js` component to manage user data privacy settings.
- [ ] 40. Implement toggles for data consent within the `DataPrivacy.js` component.
- [ ] 41. Write unit tests for data privacy settings functionality.
- [ ] 42. Document legal privacy practices in `src/docs/privacy-policy.md` for user guidance.
- [ ] 43. Integrate Data Privacy features with user account settings in all relevant components.
- [ ] 44. Write integration tests for the entire Data Privacy flow.

## Phase 6: Testing & Deployment

- [ ] 45. Set up automated testing configurations to ensure QA processes are running correctly.
- [ ] 46. Run tests using a CI/CD pipeline to ensure code integrity before deployment.
- [ ] 47. Deploy the project to a cloud hosting platform using Docker and Kubernetes.
- [ ] 48. Monitor and log application metrics post-deployment for performance evaluation.
- [ ] 49. Gather user feedback through integrated feedback tools within the application.
- [ ] 50. Write a post-launch review, detailing user feedback and any required iterations.

## Phase 7: Community Engagement & Marketing Launch

- [ ] 51. Create a community forum using GitHub Issues or Discourse for user interaction.
- [ ] 52. Draft an initial content marketing plan to promote OpenTrack's unique features.
- [ ] 53. Initiate social media campaigns focusing on privacy, customization, and community-driven support.
- [ ] 54. Monitor user engagement metrics across platforms to assess campaign effectiveness.
- [ ] 55. Continue iterating on features based on user feedback and community contributions.

This implementation plan breaks down the development of OpenTrack Analytics into focused and manageable steps, ensuring that each aspect of the project is thoroughly addressed.