- Created ROADMAP.md outlining current features, critical missing features, implementation phases, and technology recommendations. - Added immediate next steps for development focus. fix: Enhance test data creation scripts for diverse project scenarios - Implemented create-diverse-test-data.js to generate varied test projects with different statuses and locations. - Updated create-additional-test-data.js for better project creation consistency. refactor: Improve project view page with additional navigation and map features - Added link to view all projects on the map from the project view page. - Enhanced project location display with status indicators. feat: Implement project map page with status filtering - Added status filters for project markers on the map. - Integrated color-coded markers based on project status. fix: Update LeafletMap and ProjectMap components for better marker handling - Created colored marker icons for different project statuses. - Enhanced ProjectMap to display project status and coordinates more effectively. test: Add mobile view test HTML for responsive map testing - Created test-mobile.html to test the map's responsive behavior on mobile devices.
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App Development Roadmap
Current Application Assessment
This is a solid Next.js-based project management system for construction/engineering projects with the following existing features:
✅ Currently Implemented
- Project Management: CRUD operations for projects with detailed information
- Contract Management: Contract creation, linking to projects, status tracking
- Task Management: Template-based and custom tasks with status tracking
- Dashboard: Statistics overview, recent projects, quick actions
- Map Integration: Leaflet maps with multiple layer support (OpenStreetMap, Polish Geoportal)
- Database: SQLite with better-sqlite3, well-structured schema
- UI/UX: Modern Tailwind CSS interface with responsive design
- API Structure: RESTful API endpoints for all entities
- Docker Support: Containerized development and deployment
- Testing Setup: Jest, Playwright, Testing Library configured
Critical Missing Features for App
🔐 1. Authentication & Authorization (HIGH PRIORITY)
Current State: No authentication system Required:
- User login/logout system
- Role-based access control (Admin, Project Manager, User, Read-only)
- Session management
- Password reset functionality
- User management interface
- API route protection
Implementation Options:
- NextAuth.js with database sessions
- Auth0 integration
- Custom JWT implementation
🔒 2. Security & Data Protection (HIGH PRIORITY)
Current State: No security measures Required:
- Input validation and sanitization
- SQL injection protection (prepared statements are good start)
- XSS protection
- CSRF protection
- Rate limiting
- Environment variable security
- Data encryption for sensitive fields
- Audit logging
📊 3. Advanced Reporting & Analytics (MEDIUM PRIORITY)
Current State: Basic dashboard statistics Required:
- Project timeline reports
- Budget tracking and financial reports
- Task completion analytics
- Project performance metrics
- Export to PDF/Excel
- Custom report builder
- Charts and graphs (Chart.js, D3.js)
💾 4. Backup & Data Management (HIGH PRIORITY)
Current State: Single SQLite file Required:
- Automated database backups
- Data export/import functionality
- Database migration system
- Data archiving for old projects
- Recovery procedures
📱 5. Mobile Responsiveness & PWA (MEDIUM PRIORITY)
Current State: Basic responsive design Required:
- Progressive Web App capabilities
- Offline functionality
- Mobile-optimized interface
- Push notifications
- App manifest and service workers
🔗 6. API & Integration (MEDIUM PRIORITY)
Current State: Internal REST API only Required:
- External API integrations (accounting software, CRM)
- Webhook support
- API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI)
- API versioning
- Third-party service integrations
📧 7. Communication & Notifications (MEDIUM PRIORITY)
Current State: No notification system Required:
- Email notifications for deadlines, status changes
- In-app notifications
- SMS notifications (optional)
- Email templates
- Notification preferences per user
📋 8. Enhanced Project Management (MEDIUM PRIORITY)
Current State: Basic project tracking Required:
- Gantt charts for project timelines
- Resource allocation and management
- Budget tracking per project
- Document attachment system
- Project templates
- Milestone tracking
- Dependencies between tasks
🔍 9. Search & Filtering (LOW PRIORITY)
Current State: Basic search implemented Required:
- Advanced search with filters
- Full-text search
- Saved search queries
- Search autocomplete
- Global search across all entities
⚡ 10. Performance & Scalability (MEDIUM PRIORITY)
Current State: Good for small-medium datasets Required:
- Database optimization and indexing
- Caching layer (Redis)
- Image optimization
- Lazy loading
- Pagination for large datasets
- Background job processing
📝 11. Documentation & Help System (LOW PRIORITY)
Current State: README.md only Required:
- User manual/documentation
- In-app help system
- API documentation
- Video tutorials
- FAQ section
🧪 12. Testing & Quality Assurance (MEDIUM PRIORITY)
Current State: Testing frameworks set up but no tests Required:
- Unit tests for all components
- Integration tests for API endpoints
- E2E tests for critical user flows
- Performance testing
- Accessibility testing
- Code coverage reports
🚀 13. DevOps & Deployment (MEDIUM PRIORITY)
Current State: Docker setup exists Required:
- CI/CD pipeline
- Production deployment strategy
- Environment management (dev, staging, prod)
- Monitoring and logging
- Error tracking (Sentry)
- Health checks
🎨 14. UI/UX Improvements (LOW PRIORITY)
Current State: Clean, functional interface Required:
- Dark mode support
- Customizable themes
- Accessibility improvements (WCAG compliance)
- Keyboard navigation
- Better loading states
- Drag and drop functionality
Implementation Priority Levels
Phase 1: Security & Stability (Weeks 1-4)
- Authentication system
- Authorization and role management
- Input validation and security
- Backup system
- Basic testing coverage
Phase 2: Core Features (Weeks 5-8)
- Advanced reporting
- Mobile optimization
- Notification system
- Enhanced project management features
Phase 3: Professional Features (Weeks 9-12)
- API integrations
- Performance optimization
- Advanced UI features
- Documentation
Phase 4: Scale & Polish (Weeks 13-16)
- DevOps improvements
- Comprehensive testing
- Advanced analytics
- Third-party integrations
Immediate Next Steps (Recommended Order)
-
Set up Authentication
- Install NextAuth.js or implement custom auth
- Create user management system
- Add login/logout functionality
-
Implement Input Validation
- Add Zod or Joi for schema validation
- Protect all API endpoints
- Add error handling
-
Create Backup System
- Implement database backup scripts
- Set up automated backups
- Create recovery procedures
-
Add Basic Tests
- Write unit tests for critical functions
- Add integration tests for API routes
- Set up test automation
-
Implement Reporting
- Add Chart.js for visualizations
- Create project timeline reports
- Add export functionality
Technology Recommendations
Authentication
- NextAuth.js - For easy authentication setup
- Prisma - For better database management (optional upgrade from better-sqlite3)
Security
- Zod - Runtime type checking and validation
- bcryptjs - Password hashing
- rate-limiter-flexible - Rate limiting
Reporting
- Chart.js or Recharts - Data visualization
- jsPDF - PDF generation
- xlsx - Excel export
Notifications
- Nodemailer - Email sending
- Socket.io - Real-time notifications
Testing
- MSW - API mocking for tests
- Testing Library - Component testing
- Faker.js - Test data generation
Current Strengths
- Well-structured codebase with clear separation of concerns
- Modern tech stack (Next.js, React, Tailwind)
- Good database design with proper relationships
- Responsive UI with professional appearance
- Docker support for easy deployment
- Map integration with multiple layers
- Modular components that are reusable
Estimated Development Time
- Minimum Viable Professional App: 8-12 weeks
- Full-featured Professional App: 16-20 weeks
- Enterprise-grade Application: 24-30 weeks
This assessment is based on a single developer working full-time. Team development could reduce these timelines significantly.