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Epic 1: Foundation & Core YouTube Integration
Epic Overview
Goal: Establish the foundational infrastructure and core YouTube integration capabilities that all subsequent features will build upon. This epic delivers a functional system that can accept YouTube URLs, extract transcripts, and display them through a basic but polished web interface.
Priority: Critical - Must be completed before Epic 2
Epic Dependencies: None (foundational epic)
Estimated Complexity: High (foundational setup)
Epic Success Criteria
Upon completion of this epic, the YouTube Summarizer will:
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Fully Operational Development Environment
- Single-command Docker setup
- Hot-reload for both frontend and backend
- Automated code quality enforcement
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Core YouTube Processing Capability
- Accept all standard YouTube URL formats
- Extract transcripts with fallback mechanisms
- Handle error cases gracefully with user guidance
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Basic User Interface
- Clean, responsive web interface
- Real-time processing feedback
- Mobile-friendly design
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Production-Ready Foundation
- Comprehensive testing framework
- CI/CD pipeline
- Documentation and setup guides
Stories in Epic 1
Story 1.1: Project Setup and Infrastructure ✅ CREATED
As a developer
I want a fully configured project with all necessary dependencies and development tooling
So that the team can begin development with consistent environments and automated quality checks
Acceptance Criteria
- FastAPI application structure created with proper package organization (api/, services/, models/, utils/)
- Development environment configured with hot-reload, debugging, and environment variable management
- Docker configuration enables single-command local development startup
- Pre-commit hooks enforce code formatting (Black), linting (Ruff), and type checking (mypy)
- GitHub Actions workflow runs tests and quality checks on every push
- README includes clear setup instructions and architecture overview
Status: Story created and validated
File: docs/stories/1.1.project-setup-infrastructure.md
Story 1.2: YouTube URL Validation and Parsing
As a user
I want the system to accept any valid YouTube URL format
So that I can paste URLs directly from my browser without modification
Acceptance Criteria
- System correctly parses video IDs from youtube.com/watch?v=, youtu.be/, and embed URL formats
- Invalid URLs return clear error messages specifying the expected format
- System extracts and validates video IDs are exactly 11 characters
- Playlist URLs are detected and user is informed they're not yet supported
- URL validation happens client-side for instant feedback and server-side for security
Status: ✅ Story created and ready for development
Story File: 1.2.youtube-url-validation-parsing.md
Dependencies: Story 1.1 (Project Setup)
Story 1.3: Transcript Extraction Service
As a user
I want the system to automatically retrieve video transcripts
So that I can get summaries without manual transcription
Acceptance Criteria
- Successfully retrieves transcripts using youtube-transcript-api for videos with captions
- Falls back to auto-generated captions when manual captions unavailable
- Returns clear error message for videos without any captions
- Extracts metadata including video title, duration, channel name, and publish date
- Handles multiple languages with preference for English when available
- Implements retry logic with exponential backoff for transient API failures
Status: ✅ Story created and ready for development
Story File: 1.3.transcript-extraction-service.md
Dependencies: Story 1.2 (URL Validation)
Story 1.4: Basic Web Interface
As a user
I want a clean web interface to input URLs and view transcripts
So that I can interact with the system through my browser
Acceptance Criteria
- Landing page displays prominent URL input field with placeholder text
- Submit button is disabled until valid URL is entered
- Loading spinner appears during transcript extraction with elapsed time counter
- Extracted transcript displays in scrollable, readable format with timestamps
- Error messages appear inline with suggestions for resolution
- Interface is responsive and works on mobile devices (320px minimum width)
Status: ✅ Story created and ready for development
Story File: 1.4.basic-web-interface.md
Dependencies: Story 1.3 (Transcript Extraction)
Technical Architecture Context
Technology Stack for Epic 1
- Backend: FastAPI + Python 3.11+ with async support
- Frontend: React 18 + TypeScript + shadcn/ui + Tailwind CSS
- Database: SQLite for development (simple setup)
- Deployment: Docker Compose for self-hosted deployment
- Testing: pytest (backend) + Vitest (frontend)
- Code Quality: Black, Ruff, mypy, ESLint, Prettier
Key Architecture Components
- Project Structure: Modular monolith with clear service boundaries
- API Design: RESTful endpoints with OpenAPI documentation
- Error Handling: Comprehensive error types with recovery guidance
- Development Workflow: Hot-reload, automated testing, pre-commit hooks
Non-Functional Requirements for Epic 1
Performance
- Development environment starts in under 60 seconds
- Hot-reload responds to changes within 2 seconds
- URL validation provides instant client-side feedback
Security
- Input sanitization for all user inputs
- CORS configuration for development environment
- Environment variable management for sensitive data
Reliability
- Comprehensive error handling with user-friendly messages
- Fallback mechanisms for transcript extraction
- Health checks for all services
Usability
- Self-documenting setup process
- Clear error messages with actionable suggestions
- Responsive design from 320px to desktop
Definition of Done for Epic 1
- All 4 stories completed and validated
- Docker Compose starts entire development environment
- User can input YouTube URL and see extracted transcript
- All tests passing with >80% coverage
- CI/CD pipeline running successfully
- Documentation complete with troubleshooting guide
- Architecture validated by developer implementation
Risks and Mitigation
Technical Risks
- YouTube API Changes: Use multiple transcript sources (youtube-transcript-api + yt-dlp)
- Development Complexity: Comprehensive documentation and automated setup
- Performance Issues: Early optimization and monitoring
Project Risks
- Scope Creep: Strict acceptance criteria and story validation
- Technical Debt: Automated code quality enforcement
- Documentation Lag: Documentation as part of Definition of Done
Success Metrics
Technical Metrics
- Setup Time: < 5 minutes from clone to running application
- Test Coverage: > 80% backend, > 70% frontend
- Code Quality: All automated checks passing
- Performance: Transcript extraction < 10 seconds for typical video
User Experience Metrics
- URL Validation: Instant feedback for invalid URLs
- Error Handling: Clear recovery guidance for all error states
- Mobile Support: Full functionality on mobile devices
- Developer Experience: Hot-reload and debugging working smoothly
Epic Status: In Progress (Story 1.1 created and validated)
Next Action: Create Story 1.2 (URL Validation and Parsing)
Epic Owner: Bob (Scrum Master)
Last Updated: 2025-01-25