Release Plan - JohanDevl/Export_Trakt_4_Letterboxd GitHub Wiki

Release Plan & Development Roadmap

This document outlines the planned features and improvements for Export Trakt 4 Letterboxd.

Current Status

The project is currently in version 1.x using the original Bash implementation. A complete rewrite in Go is planned for version 2.0.

Version 1.x (Current - Bash Implementation)

  • ✅ Bash-based implementation
  • ✅ Basic export functionality
  • ✅ Docker support
  • ✅ Trakt.tv API integration
  • ✅ CSV export for Letterboxd import
  • ✅ Configuration options
  • ✅ Cross-platform compatibility

Major Upcoming Release

Version 2.0 (In Development - Go Implementation)

  • 🔄 Complete rewrite in Go

    • Modern, modular Go architecture with clean separation of concerns
    • Improved performance and maintainability
    • Enhanced error handling and logging with multiple levels
    • Comprehensive test coverage (targeting 80%+)
    • Type safety and better reliability

  • 🔄 Enhanced Features

    • Internationalization (i18n) support for multiple languages
    • Robust Trakt.tv API client with retry mechanism and rate limiting
    • Advanced export options and filtering
    • Progress indication during exports
    • Better configuration management with TOML format
    • Enhanced Docker support with multi-platform builds (amd64, arm64, armv7)

  • 🔄 Developer Experience

    • Modern development workflow
    • Automated testing and CI/CD pipeline
    • Comprehensive documentation
    • Clean codebase with separation of concerns

Post-2.0 Releases

Version 2.1 (Q2 2024)

  • 🔄 Enhanced Export Options

    • Support for custom date ranges in exports
    • Selective export of specific lists/collections
    • Export filtering by genre, year, rating, etc.

  • 🔄 User Experience Improvements

    • Interactive CLI setup wizard
    • Progress bars for long-running exports
    • Better error messages with suggested solutions

  • 🔄 API Enhancements

    • Support for additional Trakt.tv endpoints
    • Batch processing optimization
    • Extended metadata exports

Version 2.2 (Q3 2024)

  • 🔄 Web Interface

    • Optional web UI for configuration and monitoring
    • Real-time export progress tracking
    • Export history and statistics

  • 🔄 Additional Export Formats

    • JSON export format
    • Custom CSV templates
    • Direct integration options

  • 🔄 Advanced Scheduling

    • Multiple scheduled export profiles
    • Conditional exports based on activity
    • Notification system for completed exports

Version 2.3 (Q4 2024)

  • 🔄 Performance Optimizations

    • Parallel processing for large datasets
    • Incremental exports (delta updates)
    • Memory usage optimizations

  • 🔄 Additional Language Support

    • Spanish (es) localization
    • German (de) localization
    • Italian (it) localization

  • 🔄 Integration Features

    • Webhook support for export completion
    • Plugin architecture for custom processors
    • Third-party service integrations

Long-term Vision (2025+)

Advanced Features

  • Machine Learning Integration

    • Intelligent export recommendations
    • Duplicate detection and merging
    • Rating prediction and validation

  • Cloud Deployment Options

    • Kubernetes deployment templates
    • Cloud function implementations
    • Managed service offerings

  • Mobile Support

    • Mobile app for export management
    • Push notifications
    • Offline configuration

Community Features

  • Sharing and Collaboration

    • Export template sharing
    • Community-driven export profiles
    • User-contributed translations

  • Analytics and Insights

    • Viewing habit analytics
    • Export statistics and trends
    • Comparison tools

Migration Strategy

From v1.x to v2.0

  • Backwards Compatibility: Configuration files will be migrated automatically
  • Feature Parity: All v1.x features will be available in v2.0
  • Enhanced Functionality: New features available only in v2.0
  • Migration Guide: Comprehensive documentation for smooth transition

Contributing to the Roadmap

We welcome community input on our development priorities. If you have suggestions for new features or improvements, please:

  1. Check existing GitHub Issues for similar requests
  2. Create a new issue with the "enhancement" label
  3. Join discussions on our GitHub Discussions

Release Schedule

  • Version 2.0: Q1 2024 (Go implementation)
  • Minor releases (2.x): Every 2-3 months with new features
  • Patch releases (2.x.y): As needed for bug fixes and security updates
  • Major releases (x.0): Annually with significant architectural changes

Version Support

  • Current version (1.x): Maintenance mode until v2.0 release
  • Version 2.0+: Full support with new features and bug fixes
  • Previous major version: Security updates and critical bug fixes for 12 months
  • Older versions: Community support only

Stay Updated

  • Watch the repository for release notifications
  • Follow the CHANGELOG.md for detailed release notes
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Last updated: January 2024 This roadmap is subject to change based on community feedback and development priorities.