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# Project Plan: Financial Assistant App (MVP Focus)
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This document outlines the development phases for building the Financial Assistant Android app, prioritizing an MVP launch followed by iterative enhancements.
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## Phase 1: MVP Development
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**Goal:** Launch a functional app allowing users to manually track finances and set basic goals.
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* Task 1.1: Project Setup:
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* Set up Android Studio project (`fin-assist`), Git repository.
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* Establish basic project structure (UI, data, domain layers).
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* Integrate core dependencies (Compose, Coroutines, Room, Navigation).
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* Task 1.2: Local Database:
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* Set up Room Persistence Library.
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* Define initial SQLite schemas for Users (basic profile), Bills, Payments, Goals (simplified).
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* Task 1.3: Basic UI Shell:
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* Create main navigation structure (e.g., Bottom Navigation).
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* Implement placeholder screens for Bills, Payments, Goals, Settings.
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* Task 1.4: Manual Bill Tracking:
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* UI to add/edit/view/delete bills (name, amount, due date). Store locally in SQLite.
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* List view for upcoming/past due bills.
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* Task 1.5: Manual Payment Tracking:
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* Functionality to mark bills as paid (record date). Store locally.
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* Simple payment history view.
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* Task 1.6: Basic Manual Goal Setting:
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* UI to add/edit/view/delete simple goals (name, target amount). Store locally.
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* Display list of goals.
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* Task 1.7: Essential Notifications:
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* Implement reliable local notifications for upcoming bill due dates using `WorkManager`.
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* Task 1.8: MVP Testing:
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* Unit tests for core logic (ViewModel, basic data operations).
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* Manual testing of all MVP features on target devices/emulators.
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* Basic UI testing for key flows (adding a bill, marking paid).
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* Task 1.9: MVP Deployment Prep:
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* Code cleanup for MVP scope.
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* Basic `README.md`.
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* App icon and essential store assets.
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* Prepare and sign release build.
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## Phase 2: Gamification & Synchronization
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**Goal:** Enhance user engagement and enable data persistence across devices.
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* Task 2.1: Firebase Integration:
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* Set up Firebase project (Authentication, Firestore).
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* Implement User Authentication (Email/Password, Google Sign-In).
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* Implement robust Firestore synchronization for Bills, Payments, Goals (handle offline scenarios).
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* Task 2.2: Points System:
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* Design and implement logic for awarding points (paying bills on time, reaching goal milestones).
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* Integrate points calculation and display in UI. Sync points with Firestore.
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* Task 2.3: Rewards & Achievements:
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* Define initial set of achievements and criteria.
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* Implement UI for displaying badges/rewards. Sync achievements.
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* Task 2.4: Enhanced Goal Tracking:
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* Add progress bars/visualizations.
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* Allow linking payments/savings to specific goals.
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* Task 2.5: Phase 2 Testing:
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* Unit/Integration tests for Auth and Firestore sync logic.
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* Test gamification logic.
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* Regression testing for MVP features.
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## Phase 3: Advanced Features & Intelligence
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**Goal:** Add powerful features like automated import, data insights, and smart suggestions.
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* Task 3.1: Bank Statement Import:
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* Research and implement chosen method (Plaid API or CSV import).
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* Develop UI for managing connections/imports.
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* Focus on secure data handling.
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* Task 3.2: Statistics & Analytics:
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* Develop screens for spending breakdowns, savings rate, debt progress.
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* Integrate charting library for visualizations.
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* Task 3.3: Optimized Repayment Suggestions:
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* Implement Snowball/Avalanche method suggestions based on manually entered debt data.
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* *(Future AI Enhancement: Explore simple AI/ML models for personalized suggestions if feasible)*.
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* Task 3.4: Phase 3 Testing:
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* Test import functionality thoroughly (various file formats/API responses).
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* Verify accuracy of statistics and suggestions.
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* Security audit for financial data handling.
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## Phase 4: Polish & Refinement
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**Goal:** Improve the overall user experience, visual appeal, and accessibility.
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* Task 4.1: UI/UX Refinement:
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* Conduct thorough review of all user flows.
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* Apply Material Design 3 guidelines consistently.
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* Add meaningful animations and transitions.
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* Ensure adaptive layouts work flawlessly.
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* Task 4.2: Accessibility Review:
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* Test with TalkBack.
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* Ensure adequate touch targets, contrast ratios.
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* Provide necessary content descriptions.
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* Task 4.3: Performance Optimization:
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* Profile app performance (startup time, UI smoothness, battery usage).
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* Optimize database queries and background tasks.
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* Task 4.4: Phase 4 Testing:
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* Usability testing.
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* Accessibility testing.
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* Performance testing.
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## Continuous Tasks (Throughout Development)
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* Security: Regularly review security practices.
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* Testing: Write tests concurrently with features. Maintain test suites.
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* Documentation: Maintain `README.md`, `CHANGELOG.md`, KDoc comments.
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* Dependency Management: Keep libraries updated.
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* Version Control: Use Git effectively (feature branches, commits, PRs).
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* User Feedback: Collect and incorporate feedback after MVP launch and subsequent releases.
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