1 - 1. Define a clear goal

Goals for Phase 1:

1. Core Features:
   • Task creation: Users can create, edit, and delete tasks easily.
   • Assign tasks: Allow assigning tasks to team members.
   • Status tracking: Simple progress states like "To Do," "In Progress," and "Done."
   • Notifications: Basic alerts for task updates.
2. Clean UI/UX:
   • Design an intuitive interface that focuses on simplicity.
   • Ensure responsiveness across devices.
3. Collaboration Basics:
   • Allow team members to comment on tasks.
   • Share a project board with others.
4. Backend Setup:
   • Build a stable and scalable API with Node.js.
   • Set up a database for storing user data and tasks.
5. Frontend Development:
   • Use React to create a user-friendly task board.
   • Integrate the backend with React.
6. Deployment:
   • Host the MVP on a simple domain to allow early testing (e.g., a beta site).

Timeline:

• Design: 1-2 weeks.
• Core development: 4-6 weeks.
• Testing & Feedback: 2 weeks.

This MVP will focus on delivering a functional, user-friendly experience with just enough features to test the market and gather feedback.