In the second phase, we will intimately involve the SDM in keeping track of the actual code, e.g., the SDM itself will automatically do a build every night from the CVS tree and send email notifications of problems to appropriate programmers. We expect to complete development of Phase 1 by March 15, 1999. We can meet this schedule because most of the software is already present in the ArsDigita Community System. We expect to complete development of Phase 2 by August 15, 1999. We can meet this schedule because most of the required software is available from mozilla.org and other open-source development communities.
Testing is an example of an appropriate entry for the tasks table.
The real power of the SDM is that it enables participants in the development process to collaborate in a structured fashion. For example, rather than simply using the ArsDigita Community System's standard discussion forum software, we tag threads to particular modules, particular bugs, or particular tasks. This enable subsequent reporting along any of these element axes.