IdeaScore is a tool for ranking project ideas based on payoff-to-effort ratio. The core concept allows users to:
- Add ideas with descriptions
- Rate each idea on effort (1-10) and payoff (1-10)
- View ideas ranked by payoff-to-effort ratio
- Tag, filter, and organize ideas
- Visualize ideas using charts and graphs
This roadmap breaks down the development process into manageable checkpoints, allowing for incremental progress and regular feedback.
Checkpoint 1.1: Project Setup & Planning
- Create a detailed project plan document in the ideaScore folder
- Define database schema design document
- Create basic UI wireframes for main screens
- Define core user stories and acceptance criteria
- Set up testing strategy document
Checkpoint 1.2: Database Schema Setup
- Create SQL schema for ideas table
- Implement database initialization in handler.tsx
- Write basic database utility functions (query, insert, update, delete)
- Add error handling for database operations
- Write simple tests for database operations
Checkpoint 1.3: Splash Page
- Design and implement a splash page for non-logged-in users
- Add information about the app's purpose and features
- Create a clear call-to-action for authentication
- Ensure responsive design for all devices
Checkpoint 1.4: Add Idea Form
- Create simple HTML form for adding ideas
- Implement form submission handler
- Add validation for required fields
- Implement feedback for successful submission
- Style the form with basic CSS
Checkpoint 1.5: List View Implementation
- Create basic list view of existing ideas
- Implement sorting by created date (newest first)
- Add basic pagination
- Style the list with basic CSS
- Implement empty state for no ideas
Checkpoint 1.6: Idea Scoring
- Extend form to include effort score (1-10)
- Extend form to include payoff score (1-10)
- Add ratio calculation (payoff/effort)
- Implement sorting by ratio
- Add visual indicator for high-ratio ideas
Checkpoint 2.1: UI Refinement
- Implement responsive design for mobile/tablet/desktop
- Add consistent color scheme and typography
- Create a navigation menu for different views
- Improve form layout and usability
- Add loading states and transitions
Checkpoint 2.2: Idea Editing
- Create edit form UI
- Implement edit form submission handler
- Add validation for edit form
- Implement optimistic UI updates
- Add cancel button and confirmation dialog
Checkpoint 2.3: Enhanced Filtering
- Add filter by minimum/maximum effort
- Add filter by minimum/maximum payoff
- Add filter by date range
- Implement filter persistence in URL parameters
- Create UI for managing multiple filters
Checkpoint 2.4: Dashboard View
- Create simple dashboard with key metrics
- Add "Top 5 Ideas by Ratio" widget
- Add "Recently Added" widget
- Add "Quick Stats" (total ideas, average scores, etc.)
- Make dashboard the default landing page
Checkpoint 2.5: Idea Details View
- Create detailed view for single idea
- Add formatted date display
- Implement idea deletion with confirmation
- Add visual representation of scores
- Add "back to list" navigation
Checkpoint 3.1: Tag Data Model
- Extend database schema for tags and idea-tag relationships
- Implement tag CRUD operations
- Create tag utility functions
- Add tag count tracking
- Implement tag suggestion logic
Checkpoint 3.2: Tag UI
- Add tag creation UI
- Implement tag selection dropdown/autocomplete
- Create tag display in idea list/detail views
- Add tag filtering interface
- Implement tag cloud visualization
Checkpoint 4.1: Basic Visualizations
- Implement simple bar chart for ideas by ratio
- Create bubble chart visualization (payoff vs. effort)
- Add interactive elements to charts (hover, click)
- Implement view switching between charts and lists
- Add data export functionality
Checkpoint 5.1: Idea Status Tracking
- Add status field to ideas (new, in-progress, completed, abandoned)
- Implement status change UI and handlers
- Add status-based filtering
- Create status-based visualizations
- Implement status change history
Checkpoint 5.2: Retroactive Scoring
- Add functionality to mark ideas as completed
- Implement actual effort/payoff scoring for completed ideas
- Create comparison view between estimated and actual scores
- Add metrics for score accuracy
- Implement scoring calibration insights
Checkpoint 6.1: Bulk Operations
- Implement multi-select UI for ideas
- Add bulk tagging functionality
- Implement bulk status updates
- Add bulk delete with confirmation
- Create bulk export options
Checkpoint 6.2: Data Import/Export
- Implement CSV import functionality
- Add spreadsheet template for import
- Create comprehensive data export (all ideas, tags, etc.)
- Add scheduled backup functionality
- Implement import validation and error handling
Checkpoint 6.3: Collaborative Idea Rating
- Allow multiple users to rate the same idea
- Each user can provide their own effort and payoff scores
- Display both individual and aggregate ratings
- Include comparison views between different user ratings
- Add commenting functionality for discussion
Checkpoint 7.1: Basic AI Features
- Implement AI-based tag suggestions
- Add AI scoring suggestions based on description
- Create AI insights for idea patterns
- Implement idea similarity detection
- Add AI-generated summaries of idea collections
Checkpoint 8.1: PWA Implementation
- Configure app for offline functionality
- Add manifest and service workers
- Implement data synchronization
- Add installation prompts
- Test across devices
Checkpoint 8.2: API Development
- Define API endpoints
- Implement authentication for API
- Create documentation
- Add rate limiting and security measures
- Implement versioning
Checkpoint 9.1: Pro Features
- Define pro tier feature set
- Implement subscription system
- Add advanced analytics for pro users
- Create shareable dashboards
- Implement team collaboration features
Throughout all phases, maintain:
- Unit tests for database operations
- Component tests for UI elements
- End-to-end tests for critical flows
- Accessibility testing
- Performance testing for data-heavy operations
- Complete each checkpoint before moving to the next
- Get approval after each checkpoint is completed
- Maintain test coverage throughout
- Document changes in a changelog
- Periodically review and adjust the roadmap as needed
Create a simple project management file in the ideaScore folder to track:
- Current phase and checkpoint
- Completed items
- Known issues
- Planned next steps
- Testing results
This roadmap is intended to be a living document that evolves as the project progresses.