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# Sprint Planning Skill

## Sprint Structure
- Sprint 0: Environment setup, architecture finalization
- Sprint 1: Foundation (auth, DB, core module)
- Sprint 2-N: Feature development by module
- Pre-final: Hardening (integration testing, bug fixes)
- Final: Delivery (UAT, docs, deployment)

## Duration
- Standard: 2-week sprints
- Compliance-heavy: 3-week sprints

## Team Sizing
- LOW complexity: 3-5 people
- MEDIUM: 5-8 people
- HIGH: 8-12 people
- VERY_HIGH: 12+ people

## Buffer Calculation
- Standard domains: +10%
- Compliance-heavy (healthcare, fintech, government): +20%
- New technology stack: +15%
- Per external integration: +10%

## Milestones
1. Architecture sign-off
2. Core module demo
3. Feature-complete
4. UAT start
5. Go-live
