*_Alpha2 Sprint_* Based on the retro discussion from last Tuesday <https://app.fireflies.ai/view/Sprint-planning-retro-Whitebox::01KJ30GX4P8PYZYBAN9EG913CZ> _What went well:_ • Planning, allowed to know where we stood, and adapt to deliver on time (even though it was a rush) • Whitebox *became a product* during alpha2, the streaming in particular is a useful new function that works • Software reliable to complete & record a flight despite issues & bugs (eg switch from tablet to phone) • *Almost* all the tickets done on time for the flight _To improve:_ • Milos not to try to complete many tickets at once • We need to finish future releases without a rush or having to cut stuff • In particular, we need to have the release candidate to test earlier => 1 ticket for testing the release candidate 2 weeks before the release itself, to have time to fix issues before the flight _LLM summary:_ Positive outcomes from Alpha 2 planning and platform development (48:53) • Avinash praised the detailed planning that enhanced focus and efficiency, calling it a personal breakthrough. • Miloш noted how White Box evolved from a toy to a useful product, motivating the team with real-world interest from flight schools. • Xavier emphasized the platform’s emerging reliability, with successful streaming on mobile despite rough edges. • The team acknowledged that most issues were manageable without huge refactors, validating the architecture’s soundness. Recognition of milestone delivery and schedule adherence (55:56) • Xavier highlighted that most Alpha 2 tickets were completed on time, a notable improvement over previous cycles. • Avinash shared that Alpha 3 planning intentionally schedules heavier refactoring tasks early to avoid last-minute rushes. • The team agreed this approach helps maintain steady progress and reduces end-of-cycle pressure. Identified workflow improvements for Alpha 3 (57:23) • Miloш recognized the need to avoid juggling too many tickets simultaneously and return to isolated, focused commits. • Xavier encouraged embracing small, continuous workflow improvements for sustained progress. • Miloш felt this change would bring peace and better compatibility with Alpha 3’s planned work style. Testing timeline improvements and release candidate strategy (58:38) • Xavier stressed the need to have a stable release candidate ready two sprints before flight tests for early validation. • Miloш agreed that earlier testing would reduce anxiety and improve issue detection but noted differing workflows. • Xavier requested a ticket to formalize early testing and emphasized preparing a useful, stable version for meaningful feedback. • The team concurred that the last two sprints should focus on polishing and testing, minimizing new feature development. -- Xavier Whitebox.aero <https://whitebox.aero/>