Production Ready Done (PCD)

A component at the Production level is polished, well-documented, stable, and fully mapped to code or production-ready handoff.

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📦 Production Level Documentation

Level: Production Ready Done (PCD) Definition: A component at this level builds on the Minimum level foundation, introducing responsiveness, additional variants, and full QA. It is fully refined, stable, and ready for first release into production. Animation and polish beyond functional interactions are reserved for Lovable (LD).

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🔁 PCD Phases

1️⃣ Define

Purpose: Clearly outline updates from the Minimum version. Includes:

• Identify which responsive behaviors or variant combinations to introduce

• Document intended improvements or experiments

• Determine required adjustments from dev feedback or design inconsistencies

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2️⃣ Design

Purpose: Create updated and expanded design versions. Includes:

• Add new variants (e.g., icon-left, label-only, etc.)

• Implement responsive layout and typography

• Handle spacing updates, corner radius, or density modes

• Ensure dark/light mode coverage remains intact

• Add token support for all new states and variants

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3️⃣ Prototype

Purpose: Add functional interactions for dev validation. Includes:

• Simulate state toggles (e.g., is-expanded, selected, disabled)

• Add basic animations like fade, move-in, or instant transitions

  • 🎯 Microinteractions are reserved for Lovable level

• Include device-based or breakpoint behaviors in interactive previews

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4️⃣ Review & Iterate

Purpose: Validate with design system leads and dev partners. Includes:

• Visual QA (padding, font, radius, visual balance)

• Accessibility review (contrast, focus visibility)

• Dev feasibility review (prop mapping, responsiveness)

• Capture iteration notes and rework where needed

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5️⃣ Documentation

Purpose: Expand existing docs for Production coverage. Includes:

• List all added variants and their expected use

• Describe new states and visual logic

• Include developer implementation guidance

• Add examples showing expanded usage across layouts or screen sizes

• Link to design tokens or appearance collections

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6️⃣ Handoff

Purpose: Serve as point of contact during dev implementation. Includes:

• Walk through the final component with dev team

• Ensure props, behavior, and visual logic are aligned

• Update documentation if implementation reveals edge cases

• Confirm with dev that handoff is accepted and working

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✅ Exit Criteria – Mark as Production When:

• All phases above are completed and approved

• Component works across all device modes, themes, and statuses

• Documentation includes edge cases, expanded variants, and responsive logic

• Team is confident in production-readiness

• You’ve completed QA and addressed implementation blockers