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Features Roadmap

This document outlines the planned features and components for React SuperAdmin, organized by priority and category. The roadmap is inspired by React Admin and adapted for our framework's needs.

High Priority (Phase 1)​

Core Framework Components​

  • Admin Container - Main application wrapper
  • Resource Management - Define and manage data resources
  • Routing System - Dynamic route generation and management
  • Layout System - Flexible admin layout components

Data Management​

  • Data Provider Interface - Standardized data access layer
  • Query Hooks - useGetList, useGetOne, useCreate, useUpdate, useDelete
  • Filtering System - Advanced filtering with multiple operators
  • Sorting System - Multi-field sorting capabilities
  • Pagination - Server-side pagination with configurable page sizes
  • Search - Full-text search across multiple fields

Authentication & Security​

  • Auth Provider - Flexible authentication system
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) - User permissions and roles
  • Protected Routes - Route-level security
  • Login/Logout Flows - Complete authentication UI
  • User Management - User CRUD operations

Medium Priority (Phase 2)​

List Pages & Data Display​

  • List Component - Main list page wrapper
  • DataGrid - Advanced data table with sorting, filtering, pagination
  • SimpleList - Basic list display for mobile
  • Tree View - Hierarchical data display
  • Calendar View - Date-based data visualization
  • Kanban Board - Drag-and-drop task management

Form Components​

  • Form Container - Form wrapper with validation
  • Input Components:
    • TextInput (text, email, password, number)
    • SelectInput (single, multiple, autocomplete)
    • DateInput (date, datetime, time)
    • FileInput (file upload, image upload)
    • BooleanInput (checkbox, radio, toggle)
    • RichTextInput (markdown, WYSIWYG)
    • ArrayInput (dynamic field arrays)
    • ReferenceInput (relationship fields)

CRUD Operations​

  • Create Page - New record creation
  • Edit Page - Record editing with form validation
  • Show Page - Record display and details
  • Delete Operations - Single and bulk delete
  • Bulk Actions - Mass operations on selected records

Lower Priority (Phase 3)​

Advanced UI Components​

  • Modal System - Dialog boxes and overlays
  • Notification System - Toast messages and alerts
  • Loading States - Skeleton screens and spinners
  • Error Boundaries - Graceful error handling
  • Confirm Dialogs - Action confirmation prompts

Navigation & Layout​

  • Sidebar Navigation - Collapsible menu system
  • Breadcrumbs - Navigation path display
  • Top Navigation Bar - Header with user info and actions
  • Tabbed Interfaces - Multi-tab content organization
  • Responsive Layout - Mobile-first design system

Data Visualization​

  • Charts & Graphs - Data visualization components
  • Dashboard Widgets - Summary cards and metrics
  • Progress Indicators - Status and progress displays
  • Timeline Components - Chronological data display

Developer Experience​

TypeScript & Development​

  • Complete Type Definitions - Full TypeScript coverage
  • Development Tools - Hot reloading, error boundaries
  • Debug Mode - Enhanced logging and debugging
  • Performance Monitoring - Built-in metrics and profiling

Testing & Quality​

  • Testing Utilities - Mock providers and test helpers
  • Component Testing - Unit and integration test support
  • E2E Testing - End-to-end testing setup
  • Accessibility Testing - WCAG compliance tools

Documentation & Examples​

  • Interactive Examples - Live component demos
  • API Reference - Complete documentation
  • Best Practices - Coding guidelines and patterns
  • Migration Guides - Upgrade instructions

Internationalization & Theming​

Multi-language Support​

  • i18n Provider - Translation management
  • Locale Switching - Language selection
  • RTL Support - Right-to-left language support
  • Date/Number Formatting - Locale-aware formatting

Customization & Theming​

  • Theme System - CSS custom properties and variables
  • Dark Mode - Light/dark theme switching
  • Custom CSS - Component styling overrides
  • Brand Integration - Logo, colors, and branding

Advanced Features​

Real-time & Performance​

  • WebSocket Integration - Real-time updates
  • Optimistic Updates - Immediate UI feedback
  • Caching Strategy - Intelligent data caching
  • Lazy Loading - Code splitting and on-demand loading

Integration & Extensibility​

  • Plugin System - Third-party extensions
  • Middleware Support - Request/response processing
  • Webhook Integration - External service notifications
  • API Rate Limiting - Request throttling

Progress Tracking​

Completed Features​

  • Basic project structure
  • Core package setup
  • Basic hooks (useAuth, useFilters, useForm, usePagination, useResource, useSearch, useSorting, useTable, useTheme)
  • Basic components (Button, DataTable, ResourceForm, ResourceList, ResourceShow, SearchBar, Pagination)
  • Basic layout components (AdminLayout, Header, Footer, Sidebar)
  • Basic form inputs (TextInput, SelectInput, CheckboxInput, DateInput, TextareaInput)
  • Data provider interface and mock implementation
  • Basic CRUD operations structure
  • BooleanInput (checkbox, radio, toggle)

In Progress​

  • Enhanced form validation system
  • Advanced filtering capabilities
  • Improved TypeScript definitions
  • Component testing coverage

Next Up​

  • Authentication system implementation
  • Role-based access control
  • Advanced data grid features
  • Form wizard and multi-step forms

Implementation Guidelines​

Component Development​

  1. Start with Core Components - Build foundational elements first
  2. Follow Design Patterns - Use consistent component architecture
  3. Implement Responsively - Mobile-first approach
  4. Add TypeScript - Full type safety from the start
  5. Include Tests - Unit and integration tests for each component

Feature Prioritization​

  1. User Value - Features that solve real problems
  2. Framework Completeness - Core functionality before nice-to-haves
  3. Developer Experience - Tools and utilities that improve productivity
  4. Performance - Optimize for speed and efficiency
  5. Accessibility - Ensure usability for all users

Quality Standards​

  • TypeScript Coverage: 100% type safety
  • Test Coverage: Minimum 80% for new features
  • Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
  • Performance: Lighthouse score >90
  • Documentation: Complete API documentation

🤝 Contributing to the Roadmap​

How to Contribute​

  1. Review the Roadmap - Understand current priorities
  2. Pick a Feature - Choose something that interests you
  3. Create an Issue - Document your implementation plan
  4. Submit a PR - Follow the contribution guidelines
  5. Update Documentation - Keep docs in sync with code

Feature Requests​

  • Use GitHub Issues - Create detailed feature requests
  • Provide Use Cases - Explain why the feature is needed
  • Consider Alternatives - Research existing solutions
  • Think Long-term - How does this fit the framework's vision?

This roadmap is a living document that evolves based on community feedback and development progress. Check back regularly for updates and new priorities.