π GetCimple Internal Documentation (MVP)¶
Overview¶
GetCimple is a cybersecurity compliance SaaS platform for Australian businesses with board directors. This internal documentation serves our 3-person startup team building governance tools that create a win-win relationship between directors (who need oversight) and management teams (who handle implementation).
Our documentation reflects MVP reality: simple processes, pragmatic solutions, and focus on shipping fast to validate with real users.
Key Documents¶
Quick Access¶
- π Quick Reference Hub: Fast access to key information
- π Integration Pathways: How sections connect
- π Topic Index: Find content by topic
π Documentation Structure¶
Foundation¶
- Documentation Meta: Guidelines for keeping docs simple and valuable
- Getting Started: Quick orientation to GetCimple
- Core Principles: Our values and decision framework
Product & Features¶
- Business: Target market, MVP features, and customer needs
- Features: What GetCimple does for directors and management teams
- Design: User journeys and UI patterns
Technical (MVP-Ready)¶
- Architecture: Tech stack and deployment (6 simple docs)
π MVP Focus¶
This documentation reflects our current reality:
- Team Size: 3 people
- Stage: MVP planning and development
- Target: Australian companies with boards needing Essential Eight compliance
- Approach: Build simple, ship fast, validate with real users
π Documentation Standards¶
- Keep it under 3 pages (unless truly necessary)
- No enterprise theater (we're a startup, not IBM)
- Real metrics only (use
[To be measured]placeholders) - Milestone-based timelines ("After MVP", not "Q2 2025")
- Actionable content (if it doesn't drive decisions, delete it)
For detailed guidelines, see Documentation Meta.
π― Content by Audience¶
Board Governance & Director Experience¶
For directors and board members seeking oversight information:
- Director Experience: Board user perspective and needs
- Core Principles: Strategic foundation and values
- Executive Summary: High-level business overview
For Executives & Decision Makers¶
Strategic and business-focused content:
- Business Overview: Market positioning and customer needs
- MVP Definition: Product scope and priorities
- Core Principles: Decision framework
For Implementers & Operators¶
Implementation and operational guidance:
- Technical Implementation: Development guidance
- Process Documentation: Operational workflows
- Feature Specifications: What we're building
π Process Documentation¶
Operational workflows and procedures:
- Process Overview: All business processes
- Essential Eight Compliance Management: Essential Eight workflows
- Evidence Collection: Compliance documentation
- Risk Management: Risk assessment workflows
π Content by Type¶
Technical Specifications¶
- API Design: Backend interface specifications
- Database Design: Data architecture
- Authentication: Identity and access
Feature Specifications¶
- Essential Eight Features: Compliance tracking
- Director Features: Board oversight tools
- Integration Features: External connections
Templates & Standards¶
- Documentation Guidelines: Writing standards
- Design Patterns: UI/UX guidelines
- Process Templates: Workflow patterns