Watchtower DAP Windows Debugging

# Release Readiness Checklist: Watchtower DAP Windows Debugging **Purpose**: Validate release readiness across Alpha, Beta, and GA milestones **Created**: 2025-10-17 **Feature**: [Link to plan.md](../plan.md) | [Link to tasks.md](../tasks.md) ## Alpha Release Readiness (Node.js + Python Launch Debugging) ### Core Functionality - [ ] REL001 Node.js debugging fully operational with breakpoints and stepping - [ ] REL002 Python debugging fully operational with breakpoints and stepping - [ ] REL003 dap.start, dap.setBreakpoints, dap.continue, dap.pause, dap.step working - [ ] REL004 dap.threads, dap.stackTrace, dap.scopes, dap.variables functional - [ ] REL005 dap.evaluate working for simple expression evaluation - [ ] REL006 dap.events.poll implemented with basic event buffering - [ ] REL007 dap.terminate and dap.disconnect properly clean up sessions ### Quality Gates - [ ] REL008 All unit tests passing with >80% coverage - [ ] REL009 Integration tests pass for Node.js and Python launch scenarios - [ ] REL010 Performance targets met: TFFB ≤ 1000ms, Step p95 ≤ 200ms - [ ] REL011 Security audit passed for Alpha release (no high-risk issues) - [ ] REL012 Basic documentation with Node.js and Python quickstarts ### Release Artifacts - [ ] REL013 MCP server builds successfully with esbuild - [ ] REL014 Installation package includes necessary dependencies - [ ] REL015 CLI 'watchtower serve' command functional - [ ] REL016 Basic adapter validation included in diagnostics ## Beta Release Readiness (All Languages + Attach + Metrics) ### Multi-Language Support - [ ] REL017 C# debugging via vsdbg/netcoredbg fully functional - [ ] REL018 Dart/Flutter debugging via DAP adapter fully functional - [ ] REL019 All four languages support both launch and attach flows - [ ] REL020 Language-specific adapters validated with version pinning - [ ] REL021 Source map support for TypeScript debugging ### Advanced Features - [ ] REL022 TCP transport for remote debugging working - [ ] REL023 Process discovery and attachment logic complete - [ ] REL024 Event ring buffer with pagination and truncation - [ ] REL025 Enhanced error handling with actionable diagnostics - ] REL026 'watchtower doctor' diagnostic tool fully functional ### Observability & Performance - [ ] REL027 OpenTelemetry metrics implemented (TFFB, STEP_p95, SR, BP1) - [ ] REL028 Structured logging with env/args redaction active - [ ] REL029 Performance monitoring and alerting configured - ] REL030 Load testing for concurrent sessions completed ### Quality Gates - [ ] REL031 All unit tests passing with >90% coverage - [ ] REL032 Integration tests pass for all languages and attach scenarios - [ ] REL033 Cross-language debugging sessions validated - [ ] REL034 Performance regression testing completed - [ ] REL035 Security audit passed for Beta release ### Documentation - [ ] REL036 Comprehensive quickstart guide for all languages - [ ] REL037 Attach recipes documented for each language - [ ] REL038 Troubleshooting guide with common issues and solutions - ] REL039 Claude Code MCP configuration snippet provided ## GA Release Readiness (Production Ready) ### Infrastructure & CI - [ ] REL040 Windows CI integration tests complete debug cycle per language - [ ] REL041 Automated build and deployment pipeline established - [ ] REL042 Sample projects included for all target languages - ] REL043 Adapter package management and version pinning documented ### Quality Assurance - [ ] REL044 End-to-end automation testing covers all user stories - ] REL045 Performance benchmarks established and documented - ] REL046 Error recovery and graceful degradation tested - ] REL047 User feedback incorporated from Alpha/Beta testers ### Documentation & Support - [ ] REL048 API reference documentation complete - [ ] REL049 Architecture documentation for maintainers - ] REL050 Operational guide for deployment and monitoring - ] REL051 Support channels and escalation procedures documented ### Final Validation - [ ] REL052 All constitution principles compliance verified - [ ] REL053 Security audit completed for GA release - ] REL054 Performance targets consistently met across environments - ] REL055 User satisfaction survey results documented ## Release Sign-off ### Alpha Release Sign-off - Lead Developer: [ ] - QA Lead: [ ] - Product Owner: [ ] ### Beta Release Sign-off - Lead Developer: [ ] - QA Lead: [ ] - Security Lead: [ ] - Product Owner: [ ] ### GA Release Sign-off - Engineering Manager: [ ] - QA Lead: [ ] - Security Lead: [ ] - Product Owner: [ ] - Operations Lead: [ ] ## Notes - Check items off as completed: `[x]` - Include version numbers and build artifacts for release artifacts - Document any known limitations or outstanding issues - Keep this checklist updated throughout the development process