Development Plan
Project Roadmap
A complete overview of the development plan, broken down by phases and tasks, for creating an advanced and futuristic flatmate-finding application.
| Phase | Task | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Foundational Architecture & Core UX | Project Initialization (Next.js 14, TypeScript, Turbopack) | Setup of the core project structure using the latest web technologies for optimal performance and developer experience. | Completed |
| Phase 1: Foundational Architecture & Core UX | UI Framework Setup (Tailwind CSS, ShadCN UI) | Integration of a modern, utility-first CSS framework and a library of accessible UI components to ensure a consistent and high-quality design. | Completed |
| Phase 1: Foundational Architecture & Core UX | Scalable Dashboard Layout & Navigation | Creation of a flexible and intuitive dashboard structure that can accommodate future features and provide a seamless user experience. | Completed |
| Phase 1: Foundational Architecture & Core UX | Genkit & AI Backend Initialization | Configuration of the Genkit framework to power all upcoming AI features, establishing a solid foundation for intelligent functionalities. | Completed |
| Phase 1: Foundational Architecture & Core UX | Database Schema Design (Firestore) | Designing a robust and scalable NoSQL database schema for users, listings, chats, expenses, and agreements to ensure data integrity and performance. | In Progress |
| Phase 1: Foundational Architecture & Core UX | Authentication Setup (Firebase Auth) | Implementing secure and easy-to-use authentication with options for email/password, and social logins (Google, Facebook). | In Progress |
| Phase 2: Core Feature Implementation | User Profile Management | Users can create detailed profiles including bio, lifestyle habits (e.g., cleanliness, social level, sleep schedule), and personal interests to improve matching. | Completed |
| Phase 2: Core Feature Implementation | CRUD for Listings (Create, Read, Update, Delete) | Full functionality for users to create, manage, and showcase their available rooms or properties with images, descriptions, and rules. | Completed |
| Phase 2: Core Feature Implementation | Real-time Chat with Presence Indicators | Firestore-backed real-time messaging between users with indicators to show if a user is online, ensuring smooth communication. | Completed |
| Phase 2: Core Feature Implementation | Shared Expense Management | A tool for flatmates to log, categorize, and split shared expenses, with tracking for who has paid and who is owed. | Completed |
| Phase 2: Core Feature Implementation | Advanced Search & Filtering (Map Integration) | Powerful search with filters for location, rent, amenities, and lifestyle preferences, visualized on an interactive map. | In Progress |
| Phase 2: Core Feature Implementation | Interactive Onboarding Tour | A guided walkthrough for new users to discover and learn how to use the platform's key features effectively. | Pending |
| Phase 3: Foundational AI Integration | AI Amenity Suggestions from Listing Description | Example: A user writes 'Our place has a big kitchen and a washing machine.' The AI automatically suggests adding 'Kitchen' and 'Washer' as structured amenities. | Completed |
| Phase 3: Foundational AI Integration | AI Expense Categorization from User Input | Example: A user types 'monthly internet bill,' and the AI automatically categorizes it under 'Utilities,' saving time and improving accuracy. | Completed |
| Phase 3: Foundational AI Integration | AI Chat Sentiment Analysis for Community Safety | Example: The AI flags a message like 'This is an unfair demand' as potentially negative, allowing for early conflict detection and moderation to ensure a safe environment. | Completed |
| Phase 3: Foundational AI Integration | AI-Powered Content Translation (Listings & Chat) | Example: A user from Japan can read a listing written in English in their native language with a single click, breaking down language barriers. | Pending |
| Phase 4: Advanced AI & Matching Algorithms | AI Flatmate Compatibility Prediction | Analyzes user profiles, communication history, and lifestyle choices to generate a compatibility score. Example: It might highlight a 95% match between a user who is a 'night owl' and another who works late shifts. | Pending |
| Phase 4: Advanced AI & Matching Algorithms | Hyper-Personalized Listing Recommendations | Moves beyond simple filters by learning from user behavior. Example: If a user frequently views listings near tech parks, the AI will prioritize and recommend new listings in those areas. | Pending |
| Phase 4: Advanced AI & Matching Algorithms | AI-Generated Listing Summaries & Highlights | Example: The AI scans a long property description and generates a quick, bulleted summary: 'Spacious 2BHK', 'Pet-friendly', '5 mins from metro', helping users scan listings faster. | Pending |
| Phase 4: Advanced AI & Matching Algorithms | Automated Profile Verification using Image Analysis | AI analyzes user-submitted ID documents and selfies to confirm identity, enhancing trust and safety on the platform. | Pending |
| Phase 5: Community & Smart Living Features | Smart Contract Integration for Rental Agreements (Web3) | Digitize rental agreements on a blockchain for enhanced security and transparency. Example: Security deposits can be held in an escrow-like smart contract, automatically released upon agreement termination. | Pending |
| Phase 5: Community & Smart Living Features | Automated Chore Scheduling & Reminders | An in-app tool where flatmates can create a rotating schedule for chores like cleaning or taking out the trash, with automated reminders sent to the responsible person. | Pending |
| Phase 5: Community & Smart Living Features | Gamified User Profiles with Badges & Reputation Scores | Users earn badges for positive behaviors like 'Quick Responder' or 'Reliable Payer,' building a public reputation score that increases their trustworthiness. | Pending |
| Phase 5: Community & Smart Living Features | Local Community Event & Deal Finder (Hyperlocal API) | Integrates with local APIs to suggest events, restaurant deals, or activities near the user's location, helping flatmates connect with their community. | Pending |
| Phase 6: Finalization & Launch Readiness | Comprehensive E2E and Unit Testing | Rigorous testing of every feature and user flow to ensure a bug-free and reliable application before launch. | Pending |
| Phase 6: Finalization & Launch Readiness | Performance Optimization & Load Testing | Analyzing and optimizing the application's speed and ability to handle a large number of concurrent users, ensuring a smooth experience for everyone. | Pending |
| Phase 6: Finalization & Launch Readiness | Accessibility (WCAG) and SEO Audit | Ensuring the application is usable by people with disabilities and is optimized for search engines to attract organic traffic. | Pending |
| Phase 6: Finalization & Launch Readiness | Deployment to Production (Firebase App Hosting) | The final step of launching the application on a scalable and secure hosting platform, making it available to the public. | Pending |