PROJECT TASK LIST

Wanapangan.com — Indonesia Food Security Initiative

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Field	Details
Document Version	1.0
Created	January 29, 2026
Project Status	Phase 0: Foundation
Target Launch	March 7, 2026
Total Budget	$14,288 USD

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Table of Contents

1. Project Overview
2. Phase 0: Foundation (Jan 27 - Feb 20, 2026)
3. Phase 1: Soft Launch (Feb 21 - Mar 6, 2026)
4. Phase 2: Public Launch (March 7, 2026)
5. Phase 3: Early Growth (Mar - May 2026)
6. Task Status Legend

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Project Overview

Vision Statement

Create a trusted, authoritative digital resource that positions Indonesia as a leader in transparent food security governance and data accessibility.

Technology Stack

Layer	Technology	Purpose
Frontend	Astro 5 + React Islands	Static performance + interactive components
CMS	Sanity CMS	Content management with structured data
Database	PostgreSQL (Vercel Postgres)	Time-series data, full-text search
Cache	Redis (Vercel KV)	API response caching (1hr TTL)
Charts	Recharts + D3.js	Interactive data visualizations
Maps	Mapbox GL JS	Provincial data mapping
Hosting	Vercel	ISR, Edge Functions, global CDN
Monitoring	Sentry + Vercel Analytics	Error tracking & user analytics

Non-Negotiable Requirements

Requirement	Target	Why It Matters
Data Freshness	<7 days old	Credibility with policymakers
Uptime	99.9%	Reliability for researchers
Performance	95+ Lighthouse	SEO & user experience
Mobile Support	Fully functional	270M Indonesians, mobile-first
Citations	100% of claims	Academic credibility

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Task Status Legend

Status	Meaning
[ ]	Not Started
[~]	In Progress
[x]	Completed
[!]	Blocked
[?]	Needs Clarification

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Phase 0: Foundation

Duration: Jan 27 - Feb 20, 2026 (3.5 weeks) Goal: Set up infrastructure, create content templates, integrate data sources

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0.1 Project Setup & Development Environment

Duration: Days 1-3 Owner: Technical Lead

• 0.1.1 Initialize Git repository

  • Create repository at github.com/wanapangan/wanapangan.com
  • Configure branch protection rules (main branch)
  • Set up .gitignore for Node.js, Astro, environment files
  • Create initial commit with README

• 0.1.2 Set up development tools

  • Install Node.js 20+ LTS
  • Configure Cursor Pro for 2 developers
  • Set up GitHub Pro accounts
  • Create Figma Pro project for design mockups

• 0.1.3 Environment configuration

  • Create .env.example template
  • Set up local development environment variables
  • Document environment variable requirements

• 0.1.4 Domain & hosting setup

  • Register wanapangan.com domain
  • Register wanapangan.id domain
  • Create Vercel project
  • Connect custom domains to Vercel

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0.2 Sanity CMS Configuration

Duration: Days 4-6 Owner: Backend Developer + Content Team

• 0.2.1 Initialize Sanity project

  • Create Sanity project at sanity.io/manage
  • Configure dataset (production + development)
  • Generate project ID and API tokens
  • Store credentials in environment variables

• 0.2.2 Define Policy Document schema

  • Create sanity/schemas/policy.ts
  • Implement all fields from CONSTITUTION.md:

    - title, slug, policyType, status
    - issueDate, ministryResponsible
    - targetBeneficiaries, budget
    - policyContent (problemStatement, objectives, targetMetrics, implementationSteps)
    - linkedData, trackingStatus
    

  • Add validation rules
  • Test schema in Sanity Studio

• 0.2.3 Define Article schema

  • Create sanity/schemas/article.ts
  • Implement all fields from CONSTITUTION.md:

    - title, slug, author, publishedDate, updatedDate
    - category (Policy Analysis, News & Updates, Explainers, Research Roundup, Success Stories)
    - tags, content (Portable Text), dataInsights
    - relatedArticles, readingTimeMinutes, seo
    

  • Add validation rules
  • Test schema in Sanity Studio

• 0.2.4 Define Dataset schema

  • Create sanity/schemas/dataset.ts
  • Include metadata fields: name, description, source, coverage, updateFrequency
  • Add file references (CSV, JSON, GeoJSON)
  • Test schema in Sanity Studio

• 0.2.5 Configure Sanity Studio

  • Customize Studio layout
  • Set up document structure
  • Configure desktop sidebar
  • Add preview URLs for Astro routes

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0.3 Astro Project Structure

Duration: Days 7-10 Owner: Frontend Developer

• 0.3.1 Initialize Astro project

  • Run: npm create astro@latest wanapangan.com
  • Select: Empty project, TypeScript, Yes to all strict mode prompts
  • Install dependencies
  • Configure astro.config.mjs

• 0.3.2 Set up React Islands

  • Install: @astrojs/react and react / react-dom
  • Configure React integration in astro.config.mjs
  • Create test React component to verify setup

• 0.3.3 Configure project structure

  • Create directory structure per CONSTITUTION.md:

    src/
    ├── pages/              # Astro routes
    ├── components/         # React Islands
    ├── layouts/            # Astro layouts
    ├── lib/                # Shared utilities
    └── styles/             # Global styles
    

  • Create base Layout.astro
  • Create DashboardLayout.astro

• 0.3.4 Install and configure Tailwind CSS

  • Install: @astrojs/tailwind and tailwindcss
  • Configure tailwind.config.mjs
  • Create global.css with Tailwind directives
  • Set up custom theme colors (brand colors, data visualization palette)

• 0.3.5 Configure TypeScript

  • Set strict mode in tsconfig.json
  • Enable noUncheckedIndexedAccess
  • Enable noImplicitOverride
  • Create src/env.d.ts for environment variables

• 0.3.6 Set up path aliases

  • Configure @/ alias in astro.config.mjs
  • Test import: import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button'

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0.4 Database Setup

Duration: Days 11-13 Owner: Backend Developer

• 0.4.1 Create Vercel Postgres database

  • Create Postgres database in Vercel dashboard
  • Generate connection string (DATABASE_URL)
  • Store in environment variables
  • Test connection from local environment

• 0.4.2 Create database schema

  • Create food_production table:

    id, commodity, province, year, volume, unit
    created_at, updated_at, data_source, data_last_updated
    

  • Create food_prices table:

    id, commodity, province, date, price, unit, market
    created_at, updated_at, data_source
    

  • Create food_reserves table:

    id, commodity, reserve_type, volume, unit, date
    created_at, updated_at, data_source
    

• 0.4.3 Create database indexes

  • Index on food_production (commodity, year DESC)
  • Index on food_production (province)
  • Index on food_prices (commodity, date DESC)
  • Index on food_prices (province, date DESC)
  • Full-text search index on policy documents

• 0.4.4 Set up database migrations

  • Install migration tool (e.g., Drizzle ORM or similar)
  • Create initial migration script
  • Document migration workflow

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0.5 Caching Layer

Duration: Day 14 Owner: Backend Developer

• 0.5.1 Create Vercel KV (Redis) store

  • Create KV store in Vercel dashboard
  • Generate REST API URL and token
  • Store in environment variables
  • Test connection from local environment

• 0.5.2 Implement cache utilities

  • Create src/lib/cache/redis.ts
  • Implement get/set functions with TTL
  • Add cache invalidation helper
  • Document cache key naming convention

• 0.5.3 Configure caching strategy

  • Set 1-hour TTL for API responses
  • Set 5-minute TTL for dashboard data
  • Implement cache warming on deploy

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0.6 External Data Integration

Duration: Days 15-18 Owner: Backend Developer

• 0.6.1 BPS (Statistics Bureau) integration

  • Research BPS API documentation
  • Create src/lib/api/bps.ts client
  • Implement data fetch for production statistics
  • Implement data fetch for price statistics
  • Add data validation layer
  • Test with sample data

• 0.6.2 Ministry of Agriculture integration

  • Research available data sources
  • Create src/lib/api/ministry.ts client
  • Implement manual data entry process for missing APIs
  • Set up webhook notifications for updates
  • Test integration

• 0.6.3 Bulog integration

  • Research Bulog API access
  • Create src/lib/api/bulog.ts client
  • Implement food reserves data fetch
  • Add data validation layer
  • Test integration

• 0.6.4 FAO/World Bank integration

  • Create src/lib/api/fao.ts client
  • Create src/lib/api/worldbank.ts client
  • Implement benchmark data fetch
  • Add data validation layer
  • Test integration

• 0.6.5 Data transformation layer

  • Create src/lib/data/transformers.ts
  • Normalize data from all sources
  • Deduplicate records
  • Enrich with metadata (source, timestamp)
  • Implement data quality checks

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0.7 Core UI Components

Duration: Days 19-22 Owner: Frontend Developer

• 0.7.1 Create base UI components

  • Button component (variants: primary, secondary, ghost)
  • Card component (for dashboard widgets)
  • Badge component (for status indicators)
  • Spinner component (loading states)
  • ErrorBoundary component

• 0.7.2 Create navigation components

  • Header component with logo
  • Navigation menu (desktop)
  • Mobile menu (hamburger)
  • Footer component
  • Breadcrumb component

• 0.7.3 Create data visualization components

  • LineChart component (Recharts wrapper)
  • BarChart component (Recharts wrapper)
  • PieChart component (Recharts wrapper)
  • ChoroplethMap component (Mapbox wrapper)
  • DataTable component (sortable, filterable)

• 0.7.4 Create form components

  • Input component (text, number, date)
  • Select component (dropdown)
  • MultiSelect component
  • DateRangePicker component
  • SearchInput component

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0.8 Dashboard Implementation

Duration: Days 23-26 Owner: Frontend Developer

• 0.8.1 Create homepage

  • Implement hero section with impact metrics
  • Create dashboard summary widgets section
  • Add featured articles carousel
  • Add quick links section
  • Add newsletter signup CTA

• 0.8.2 Create /dashboard route

  • Create src/pages/dashboard.astro
  • Implement tab navigation (Overview, Provincial, Commodities, Prices)
  • Add export functionality (CSV/JSON)

• 0.8.3 Implement National Overview tab

  • Rice production YoY chart (2015-2025)
  • Price tracker widget (last 7 days)
  • Government reserves status
  • Import/export ratio display
  • Nutrient adequacy index

• 0.8.4 Implement Provincial Comparison tab

  • Create Mapbox choropleth map
  • Add province selection dropdown
  • Display province-specific metrics
  • Implement drill-down to detail view

• 0.8.5 Implement Commodity Deep-Dive

  • Create rice commodity detail view
  • Create corn commodity detail view
  • Create soybeans commodity detail view
  • Add historical trend charts
  • Add provincial breakdown

• 0.8.6 Implement Price Trends tab

  • Create price comparison chart
  • Add 7-day moving average
  • Add 30-day moving average
  • Implement price volatility indicator

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0.9 Policy System Implementation

Duration: Days 27-30 Owner: Full-Stack Developer

• 0.9.1 Create /policies route

  • Create src/pages/policies.astro
  • Implement filter sidebar (ministry, status, year, topic)
  • Implement search functionality
  • Add sort options

• 0.9.2 Create policy detail page

  • Create src/pages/policies/[slug].astro
  • Display full policy document
  • Show tracking status (progress bar, milestones)
  • Add related policies section
  • Add citation export (APA, BibTeX)

• 0.9.3 Implement policy timeline

  • Create Gantt chart visualization
  • Show policy milestones
  • Add interactive tooltips

• 0.9.4 Add policy notifications

  • Implement email subscription form
  • Store subscriptions in database
  • Create webhook handler for policy updates

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0.10 Article System Implementation

Duration: Days 31-34 Owner: Frontend Developer + Content Team

• 0.10.1 Create /articles route

  • Create src/pages/articles.astro
  • Display latest articles list
  • Add category filtering
  • Add search functionality
  • Implement pagination

• 0.10.2 Create article detail page

  • Create src/pages/articles/[slug].astro
  • Render Portable Text content
  • Display metadata (author, date, reading time)
  • Add data insights section
  • Add related articles
  • Add social sharing buttons

• 0.10.3 Connect Sanity CMS

  • Install @sanity/client
  • Create src/lib/sanity/client.ts
  • Implement article fetching
  • Implement policy fetching
  • Add ISR revalidation hook

• 0.10.4 Implement SEO

  • Install @astrojs/sitemap
  • Configure meta tags per page
  • Add structured data (JSON-LD)
  • Create robots.txt
  • Create sitemap.xml

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0.11 Open Data API Implementation

Duration: Days 35-38 Owner: Backend Developer

• 0.11.1 Create API structure

  • Create src/pages/api/v1/ directory
  • Set up Edge Functions
  • Implement rate limiting
  • Add request validation

• 0.11.2 Implement production endpoint

  • GET /api/v1/food-production
  • Query parameters: year, commodity, province
  • Add response caching
  • Return JSON, CSV, or GeoJSON

• 0.11.3 Implement prices endpoint

  • GET /api/v1/food-prices
  • Query parameters: date_range, commodity, province
  • Add response caching
  • Return JSON or CSV

• 0.11.4 Implement policies endpoint

  • GET /api/v1/government-policies
  • Query parameters: status, ministry, year
  • Add response caching
  • Return JSON

• 0.11.5 Implement food security index endpoint

  • GET /api/v1/food-security-index
  • Query parameters: frequency, provinces
  • Add response caching
  • Return JSON

• 0.11.6 Create API documentation

  • Install @astrojs/swagger
  • Create OpenAPI specification
  • Generate Swagger UI at /api/docs
  • Add code samples (Python, JavaScript, R)

• 0.11.7 Implement API key system

  • Create API key generation
  • Implement key validation middleware
  • Add usage tracking
  • Create developer dashboard

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0.12 Monitoring & Analytics

Duration: Days 39-40 Owner: DevOps Engineer

• 0.12.1 Set up Sentry

  • Create Sentry project
  • Install @sentry/astro
  • Configure error tracking
  • Add custom context (pageType, dataFreshness)
  • Test error capture

• 0.12.2 Set up Vercel Analytics

  • Install @astrojs/vercel
  • Configure analytics
  • Add custom events
  • Create analytics dashboard

• 0.12.3 Set up Google Analytics 4

  • Create GA4 property
  • Install @astrojs/google-analytics
  • Configure tracking
  • Add custom dimensions

• 0.12.4 Configure monitoring alerts

  • Set up error rate alerts
  • Set up performance alerts
  • Set up uptime monitoring
  • Configure notification channels

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0.13 Content Creation

Duration: Days 41-47 (Parallel with development) Owner: Content Team

• 0.13.1 Write 10 foundational articles

  • "What is Food Security?"
  • "Indonesia's Rice Self-Sufficiency Achievement"
  • "Understanding Food Price Volatility"
  • "The Free Nutritious Meals Program Explained"
  • "Provincial Food Production: A Comparative Analysis"
  • "Climate Change and Indonesian Agriculture"
  • "Government Food Reserves: How They Work"
  • "Import vs. Domestic Production: The Balance"
  • "Nutrient Adequacy in Indonesia: Current Status"
  • "The Future of Food Security in Indonesia"

• 0.13.2 Write 5 policy briefings

  • "Fertilizer Subsidy Policy 2026"
  • "Free Nutritious Meals Program Implementation"
  • "National Food Reserve Strategy"
  • "Agricultural Modernization Roadmap"
  • "Price Stabilization Mechanism"

• 0.13.3 Create data documentation

  • Document all data sources
  • Create data dictionary
  • Write methodology documents
  • Create API usage guide

• 0.13.4 Homepage and landing page copy

  • Write hero section copy
  • Write feature descriptions
  • Create call-to-action copy
  • Write FAQ section

• 0.13.5 Content quality review

  • Peer review all articles
  • Verify all citations
  • Fact-check all claims
  • Translation to Bahasa Indonesia

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0.14 Testing & QA

Duration: Days 48-50 Owner: Full Team

• 0.14.1 Performance testing

  • Run Lighthouse audits on all pages
  • Optimize images (WebP, compression)
  • Optimize JavaScript bundle size
  • Implement lazy loading
  • Target: 95+ Lighthouse score

• 0.14.2 Functional testing

  • Test all user flows
  • Test API endpoints
  • Test data freshness
  • Test mobile responsiveness
  • Test cross-browser compatibility

• 0.14.3 Accessibility testing

  • Run axe-core audits
  • Test keyboard navigation
  • Test screen reader compatibility
  • Verify color contrast ratios
  • Target: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance

• 0.14.4 Security testing

  • Review environment variable handling
  • Test API rate limiting
  • Verify input sanitization
  • Check for XSS vulnerabilities
  • Review dependencies for vulnerabilities

• 0.14.5 Data quality testing

  • Verify all data sources
  • Test data validation
  • Check data freshness
  • Verify citation accuracy

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0.15 Documentation

Duration: Days 51-53 Owner: Technical Lead

• 0.15.1 Create developer documentation

  • Write README.md with setup instructions
  • Document API endpoints
  • Document database schema
  • Document deployment process

• 0.15.2 Create operations documentation

  • Write runbook for common issues
  • Document rollback procedures
  • Create troubleshooting guide
  • Document monitoring setup

• 0.15.3 Create content documentation

  • Write style guide
  • Document editorial workflow
  • Create SEO guidelines
  • Document translation process

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Phase 1: Soft Launch

Duration: Feb 21 - Mar 6, 2026 (2 weeks) Goal: Closed beta with policy community

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1.1 Deployment to Staging

• 1.1.1 Deploy to Vercel staging

  • Connect GitHub repository to Vercel
  • Configure staging environment
  • Set up preview deployments
  • Test deployment pipeline

• 1.1.2 Configure environment variables

  • Add all required variables to Vercel
  • Verify all secrets are set
  • Test environment-specific configurations

• 1.1.3 Set up custom domains

  • Configure staging.wanapangan.com
  • Set up DNS records
  • Verify SSL certificates

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1.2 Beta Testing

• 1.2.1 Recruit beta testers

  • Compile list of 100 policy contacts
  • Create beta signup form
  • Send beta invitations
  • Set up beta feedback channel

• 1.2.2 Onboard beta testers

  • Create getting started guide
  • Create video walkthrough
  • Schedule onboarding webinars
  • Provide support contact

• 1.2.3 Collect feedback

  • Create feedback form
  • Schedule user interviews
  • Monitor analytics
  • Track support requests

• 1.2.4 Iterate on feedback

  • Prioritize issues
  • Fix critical bugs
  • Implement UX improvements
  • Update documentation

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1.3 Launch Preparation

• 1.3.1 Create press release

  • Draft Indonesian version
  • Draft English version
  • Get approval from stakeholders
  • Create press kit (media assets, bios, FAQs)

• 1.3.2 Prepare media outreach

  • Compile media contact list
  • Create personalized pitches
  • Prepare embargoed content
  • Schedule interviews

• 1.3.3 Create marketing materials

  • Design social media graphics
  • Create email templates
  • Prepare launch announcement
  • Create launch video

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Phase 2: Public Launch

Date: March 7, 2026 Goal: Public launch, drive awareness

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2.1 Launch Day Activities

• 2.1.1 Deploy to production

  • Final code review
  • Run all tests
  • Deploy to production
  • Verify all functionality

• 2.1.2 Public announcements

  • Publish press release
  • Send launch announcement emails
  • Post on social media
  • Publish launch article

• 2.1.3 Stakeholder notifications

  • Notify government partners
  • Notify development partners
  • Notify academic institutions
  • Notify media contacts

• 2.1.4 Launch event

  • Host launch webinar
  • Give live demo
  • Q&A session
  • Record and publish

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2.2 Launch Week Activities

• 2.2.1 Media follow-up

  • Follow up with journalists
  • Provide interviews
  • Share media coverage

• 2.2.2 Community engagement

  • Monitor social media
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Engage with early users

• 2.2.3 Performance monitoring

  • Monitor traffic spikes
  • Monitor error rates
  • Monitor API usage
  • Address issues immediately

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Phase 3: Early Growth

Duration: Mar - May 2026 (3 months) Goal: Reach 100K monthly visitors

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3.1 Content Production

• 3.1.1 Establish editorial calendar

  • Plan 2 articles per week
  • Schedule policy analysis
  • Plan research roundup
  • Coordinate with data team

• 3.1.2 Ongoing content creation

  • Write bi-weekly policy analysis
  • Publish monthly research roundup
  • Create quarterly data visualization
  • Conduct community interviews

• 3.1.3 Content optimization

  • Analyze traffic data
  • Optimize high-performing content
  • Update existing articles
  • A/B test headlines

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3.2 Growth Initiatives

• 3.2.1 SEO optimization

  • Conduct keyword research
  • Optimize existing content
  • Build backlinks
  • Improve technical SEO

• 3.2.2 API outreach

  • Identify potential API users
  • Reach out to developers
  • Create API examples
  • Host API workshop

• 3.2.3 Partnership development

  • Identify partner organizations
  • Propose collaborations
  • Guest posting opportunities
  • Co-host webinars

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3.3 Community Building

• 3.3.1 User engagement

  • Respond to comments
  • Host monthly webinars
  • Create user spotlight series
  • Gather testimonials

• 3.3.2 Feedback collection

  • Quarterly user surveys
  • User interviews
  • Usability testing
  • Feature requests tracking

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3.4 Continuous Improvement

• 3.4.1 Performance optimization

  • Weekly performance audits
  • Database optimization
  • Cache tuning
  • Bundle size optimization

• 3.4.2 Feature development

  • Prioritize feature requests
  • Plan Phase 2 features
  • Develop new features
  • Release updates

• 3.4.3 Data quality

  • Quarterly data audits
  • Source verification
  • Accuracy checks
  • Update documentation

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Success Criteria

Phase 0 Completion Criteria

• All development tools configured
• Sanity CMS fully set up with all schemas
• Astro project structure complete
• Database and cache operational
• All external data sources integrated
• 10 articles + 5 policy briefings written
• All core features implemented
• Lighthouse score 95+ on all pages
• 99.9% uptime during testing

Phase 1 Completion Criteria

• 100 beta users recruited
• 50+ feedback responses collected
• Critical bugs resolved
• Press release approved
• Media outreach ready

Phase 2 Completion Criteria

• Successful production deployment
• Press release distributed
• Launch webinar completed
• 5,000+ unique visitors in first 2 weeks
• 2,000+ API signups
• Zero critical incidents

Phase 3 Completion Criteria (Month 3)

• 100,000+ monthly unique visitors
• 80%+ organic search traffic
• 5,000+ API signups
• 5+ backlinks from .gov.id domains
• 20+ articles published
• 99.9% uptime maintained
• Top 20 ranking for "ketahanan pangan"

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Risk Register

Risk	Likelihood	Impact	Mitigation
Data inaccuracy	Medium	High	Quarterly external audit; multiple source verification
API rate limiting	Low	Medium	Intelligent caching; optimize queries
Government sensitivity	Medium	Medium	Focus on public data; transparent citations
Low adoption	Medium	High	Direct Ministry partnerships; official resource status
Stale data perception	Low	High	Daily dashboard updates; timestamp every stat
Performance degradation	Low	High	Regular audits; CDN optimization
Security breach	Low	Critical	Regular security reviews; dependency updates

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Decision Gates

Gate 1: Technical Readiness (February 10)

• All data integrations working
• API functioning, tested with 1,000+ calls
• Performance: <1.2s LCP, <0.05 CLS
• Decision: Go/No-Go to Soft Launch

Gate 2: Content Readiness (February 27)

• 20+ articles published, peer-reviewed
• Dashboard displaying live data for 5+ commodities
• Data sources verified + accuracy checked
• Decision: Go/No-Go to Public Launch

Gate 3: Growth Metrics (March 21)

• 5,000+ unique visitors (first 2 weeks)
• 2,000+ API signups
• 5+ backlinks from .gov.id domains
• Decision: Scale marketing or pivot messaging

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Appendix: Quick Reference

Command Reference

# Development
npm run dev              # Start dev server
npm run build           # Production build
npm run preview         # Preview production build
npm run test            # Run tests
npm run lint            # Run linter
npm run type-check      # TypeScript check

# Sanity
npx sanity manage       # Open Sanity dashboard
npx sanity schema       # Validate schemas

# Deployment
vercel deploy           # Deploy to preview
vercel --prod           # Deploy to production

Environment Variables

# Required
SANITY_PROJECT_ID=
SANITY_DATASET=
DATABASE_URL=
REDIS_REST_API_URL=
REDIS_REST_API_TOKEN=
SENTRY_DSN=

# Optional (with defaults)
NODE_ENV=production
API_CACHE_TTL=3600
RATE_LIMIT_MAX_REQUESTS=100
RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW_MS=3600000

Emergency Contacts

Role	Contact	Escalation
Technical Lead		1st line
DevOps Engineer		2nd line
Product Owner		3rd line

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