Project Timeline & Resource Allocation

Overview

Given your 9-5 job and current fatigue, we need a realistic, sustainable timeline that prevents burnout while making meaningful progress on both projects.

Constraints

Time available: Evenings and weekends (approx. 10-15 hours/week)
Energy level: Tired, needs sustainable pace
Current status: Norviq awaiting App Store review (could launch any day)
Goal: Launch Norviq successfully, then build HermiesVault MVP

Recommended Timeline (12-16 weeks)

Phase 1: Norviq Final Polish (2-3 weeks)

Focus: Complete P0 features, prepare for launch

Week 1-2: Expense-Dashboard Integration

[ ] Implement unified dashboard with expense/investment metrics
[ ] Create expense reporting (monthly summary, category breakdown)
[ ] Add budget warning indicators

Week 3: Pro Features & Launch Prep

[ ] Define and implement 1-2 pro features
[ ] Set up in-app purchases
[ ] Prepare App Store assets (screenshots, video, description)
[ ] Final QA and TestFlight build

Phase 1 Deliverable: Norviq submitted to App Store or ready to submit

Phase 2: Norviq Launch & Monitor (1-2 weeks)

Focus: Launch activities and initial user feedback

Week 4-5:

[ ] Submit to App Store (if not already submitted)
[ ] Marketing activities (social media, communities)
[ ] Monitor reviews and feedback
[ ] Address any critical bugs

Phase 2 Deliverable: Norviq live on App Store, initial user base

Phase 3: HermiesVault MVP Development (8-10 weeks)

Focus: Build MVP with core note-taking + AI assistance

Week 6-7: Foundation & Core Notes

[ ] SwiftUI project setup
[ ] CoreData model for notes/tags
[ ] Note creation/edit UI
[ ] Basic search functionality

Week 8-9: AI Integration

[ ] Integrate Hermes/local LLM for text generation
[ ] Implement embedding generation (PGVector)
[ ] Build RAG pipeline for question answering
[ ] AI summarization and expansion features

Week 10-11: UI/UX & Polish

[ ] Implement sci-fi/futurism UI design
[ ] Add smooth animations and transitions
[ ] Polish note editor (markdown support)
[ ] Create dashboard/overview screen

Week 12-13: Testing & Refinement

[ ] Offline functionality testing
[ ] Performance optimization
[ ] User testing (friends/family)
[ ] App Store preparation

Phase 3 Deliverable: HermiesVault MVP ready for TestFlight

Phase 4: HermiesVault Launch Preparation (2 weeks)

Week 14-15:

[ ] App Store assets preparation
[ ] Beta testing with TestFlight
[ ] Final bug fixes
[ ] Launch strategy

Resource Allocation & Tools

1. Leverage Hermes AI

Content creation: Marketing copy, app descriptions, social media posts
Code assistance: Swift snippets, architecture advice, debugging help
Feature brainstorming: Regular check-ins for design decisions

2. Automation

Build scripts: Automate build and export processes
Testing: Automated UI tests with XCTest
Deployment: Fastlane for App Store automation

3. Time Management

Pomodoro technique: 25 minutes focused work, 5 minutes break
Weekly sprints: Set small, achievable goals each week
Rest days: Schedule at least 1-2 days off per week to prevent burnout

Weekly Capacity Plan

| Week | Norviq Hours | HermiesVault Hours | Rest Days | |------|--------------|-------------------|-----------| | 1-2 | 8-10 | 0 | 2 | | 3 | 5-8 | 0-2 (planning) | 2 | | 4-5 | 3-5 (light) | 3-5 (planning) | 2 | | 6-7 | 0-2 | 8-10 | 2 | | 8-9 | 0-2 | 8-10 | 2 | | 10-11| 0-2 | 8-10 | 2 | | 12-13| 0-2 | 8-10 | 2 | | 14-15| 3-5 | 5-8 | 2 |

Burnout Prevention Strategies

Set realistic goals - Each week should feel achievable
Celebrate small wins - Every completed feature is progress
Take breaks - Step away from code daily
Use weekends wisely - Rest is productive
Ask for help - Use Hermes, friends, communities

Success Metrics

Norviq launched with 4+ star rating
HermiesVault MVP complete and in TestFlight
Maintain sustainable work rhythm (no burnout)
Both projects feel polished and valuable

Document created: 2026-05-07 Next step: User review of specifications

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