appiq-solution/docs/onboarding_prd.md

APPIQ SOLUTION: Flutter Mobile Development Extension for BMAD Method

# Onboarding Product Requirements Document

## 1. Overview
This document outlines the requirements for the **User Onboarding** feature in our Flutter mobile application. The onboarding flow should guide new users through the app's key features and help them get started quickly.

## 2. Feature Description
A comprehensive onboarding experience consisting of:
- Welcome screen with app introduction
- Feature highlights (3-4 key screens)
- Account setup/login integration
- Permissions requests (notifications, location, etc.)
- Tutorial completion confirmation

The onboarding should be skippable and only shown to first-time users.

## 3. Functional Requirements
- FR1: Display welcome screen with app logo and tagline
- FR2: Show 3-4 feature highlight screens with illustrations
- FR3: Integrate with existing authentication system
- FR4: Request necessary permissions (push notifications, location)
- FR5: Allow users to skip onboarding at any point
- FR6: Remember onboarding completion status
- FR7: Provide "Get Started" button to proceed to main app
- FR8: Support both light and dark themes

## 4. Non-Functional Requirements
- NFR1: Performance - Smooth page transitions with animations
- NFR2: Accessibility - Support for screen readers and large text
- NFR3: Localization - Support for all app languages
- NFR4: Security - No sensitive data collection during onboarding
- NFR5: Analytics - Track onboarding completion rates

## 5. User Stories
- As a new user, I want to understand what the app does so that I can decide to continue using it.
- As a new user, I want to see key features highlighted so that I know what's available.
- As a new user, I want to quickly set up my account so that I can start using the app.
- As a returning user, I want to skip onboarding so that I can access the app immediately.
- As a user with accessibility needs, I want the onboarding to be screen reader friendly.

## 6. Implementation Details (Optional - for Brownfield Projects)
**Implementation Path:** `lib/features/onboarding`
*   **Rationale**: New standalone feature that doesn't interfere with existing authentication flow. Clean separation from other features.
*   **Integration Points**:
    - `lib/main.dart` (for routing - add onboarding route)
    - `lib/core/di/injection_container.dart` (for dependency injection)
    - `lib/features/auth/presentation/cubit/auth_cubit.dart` (check if user is first-time)
    - `lib/shared/widgets/base_scaffold.dart` (for consistent styling)
    - `lib/core/storage/local_storage_service.dart` (store onboarding completion)
*   **Existing Components to Check for Reuse**:
    - `lib/shared/widgets/custom_button.dart` (for CTA buttons)
    - `lib/shared/widgets/loading_widget.dart` (for loading states)
    - `lib/shared/utils/theme_helper.dart` (for theme-aware styling)
    - `lib/shared/widgets/animated_page_view.dart` (if exists for page transitions)
    - `lib/features/auth/data/models/user_model.dart` (for user state)
    - `lib/core/error/failures.dart` (for error handling)

## 7. UI Reference (Optional)
*   **Mockups/Wireframes**:
    - `docs/ui/mockups/onboarding_welcome_screen.png`
    - `docs/ui/mockups/onboarding_feature_highlights.png`
    - `docs/ui/mockups/onboarding_permissions.png`
    - `docs/ui/mockups/onboarding_completion.png`
*   **Design Notes**: 
    - Use app's primary brand colors
    - Consistent with Material 3 design system
    - Smooth page transitions with fade/slide animations
    - Minimum 44pt touch targets for accessibility

## 8. Acceptance Criteria
- AC1: New users see onboarding flow on first app launch
- AC2: Returning users bypass onboarding and go directly to main app
- AC3: Users can skip onboarding at any point using "Skip" button
- AC4: All text is localized and supports app's languages
- AC5: Onboarding works in both light and dark themes
- AC6: Page transitions are smooth with appropriate animations
- AC7: Permissions are requested at appropriate moments
- AC8: Onboarding completion is persisted locally
- AC9: Analytics events are fired for onboarding steps
- AC10: Accessibility features work correctly (screen readers, large text)

## 9. Dependencies
- Existing authentication system integration
- Local storage service for persistence
- Analytics service for tracking
- Permission handling service
- Theme system integration

## 10. Future Scope
- A/B testing different onboarding flows
- Personalized onboarding based on user type
- Interactive tutorials for complex features
- Video introductions for key features
- Progressive onboarding (show features when relevant)