SprintForge

A modern Jira-like Kanban/Sprint management tool with powerful AI-driven features to enhance team productivity and sprint management.

Live Demo

Access the live deployed application at: https://sprintforge-app-v4.windsurf.build/

Overview

SprintForge is a comprehensive sprint management solution that combines traditional Kanban board functionality with advanced AI capabilities to optimize sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives.

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• Java (JDK 17)
• Maven or Gradle
• PostgreSQL (with pgvector extension)

Local Development

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/mynkgupta22/SprintForge.git
   cd SprintForge

2. Install dependencies

   # Install frontend dependencies
   cd FRONTEND
   npm install

3. Set up the database

   • Install PostgreSQL if not already installed
   • Create a new PostgreSQL database
   • Enable the pgvector extension for RAG capabilities

   CREATE EXTENSION IF NOT EXISTS vector;

4. Configure environment variables

   • Create an application.properties or application.yml file in the BACKEND/src/main/resources directory
   • Create a .env file in the FRONTEND directory
   • Configure database connection, API keys, and other environment variables

5. Start the development servers

   # Start backend server (using Maven)
   cd BACKEND
   ./mvnw spring-boot:run
   # OR using Gradle
   # ./gradlew bootRun
   
   # Start frontend development server
   cd ../FRONTEND
   npm start

6. Access the application at http://localhost:5173

AI-Powered Features

1. Sprint Negotiator AI

Intelligently plans your sprints based on team capacity and priorities.

• Paste all upcoming tasks and click "Suggest Sprint Plan"
• AI analyzes task complexity, team availability, and priorities
• Generates a feasible sprint plan that balances workload and deadlines

2. Scope Creep Detector

Proactively identifies when sprint scope is expanding beyond initial commitments.

• Continuously monitors task additions and modifications
• Alerts team when scope growth exceeds predefined thresholds
• Provides recommendations to manage scope changes effectively

3. Risk Heatmap Generator

Visualizes potential bottlenecks and overallocations within your sprint.

• Analyzes task assignments across team members
• Highlights likely blockers based on dependencies and historical data
• Identifies team members with potentially overloaded schedules
• Suggests workload rebalancing to mitigate risks

4. Retrospective Generator

Creates comprehensive sprint retrospectives automatically.

• Analyzes sprint performance metrics, task completion rates, and delays
• Incorporates team logs and comments
• Generates structured retrospective reports highlighting:
  • What went well
  • Areas for improvement
  • Action items for the next sprint

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js, Redux, Material UI
• Backend: Java Spring Boot
• Database: PostgreSQL with PG Vector for RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation)
• AI Integration: Gemini API