Next Features Roadmap

// Family member invitation system
interface FamilyMember {
  id: string
  email: string
  name: string
  role: 'viewer' | 'contributor' | 'admin'
  invitation_status: 'pending' | 'accepted' | 'declined'
  campaign_permissions: string[]
  joined_at: Date
}
 
// Required pages:
// /campaigns/[id]/family - Family management
// /campaigns/[id]/family/invite - Send invitations
// /family-invite/[token] - Accept invitations
``` -->
 
**Database Changes Needed**:
 
```sql
-- Family members table
create table family_members (
  id uuid primary key default gen_random_uuid(),
  campaign_id uuid references campaigns on delete cascade,
  email text not null,
  name text,
  role text not null check (role in ('viewer', 'contributor', 'admin')),
  invitation_token text unique,
  invitation_status text default 'pending',
  invited_by uuid references auth.users,
  joined_at timestamp with time zone,
  created_at timestamp with time zone default now()
);
 
-- Family contributions table
create table family_contributions (
  id uuid primary key default gen_random_uuid(),
  story_id uuid references stories on delete cascade,
  contributor_email text not null,
  contribution_type text check (contribution_type in ('photo', 'comment', 'question', 'correction')),
  content text,
  file_url text,
  created_at timestamp with time zone default now()
);
``` -->
 
### 2. **AI-Powered Prompt Generation**
 
**Status**: Basic templates only  
**Priority**: Critical  
**Effort**: 3-4 weeks
 
**Current Gap**: Requirements specify sophisticated AI prompt generation based on user profiles, but current system uses static templates.
 
**Implementation Needed**:
 
```typescript
// AI prompt service
interface AIPromptService {
  generatePersonalizedPrompt(context: {
    storyteller_profile: StorytellerProfile
    campaign_creator: CampaignCreator
    previous_responses: Story[]
    cultural_context: string[]
    relationship_type: string
  }): Promise<GeneratedPrompt>
 
  generateFollowUpQuestions(response: string): Promise<string[]>
  enhancePromptWithContext(base_prompt: string, context: any): Promise<string>
}
 
// Required API endpoints:
// POST /api/ai/generate-prompt
// POST /api/ai/follow-up-questions
// POST /api/ai/enhance-prompt
``` -->
 
### 3. **Voice Recording & Transcription**
 
**Status**: Partially implemented  
**Priority**: High  
**Effort**: 2-3 weeks
 
**Current Gap**: Basic voice recording exists but missing AI enhancement and transcription features.
 
**Missing Features**:
 
- Real-time transcription with OpenAI Whisper
- Voice enhancement and noise reduction
- Automatic punctuation and grammar correction
- Speaker emotion detection
- Voice sample collection for personalization
 
### 4. **Enhanced User Profiles & Onboarding**
 
**Status**: Basic profiles only  
**Priority**: High  
**Effort**: 2 weeks
 
**Current Gap**: Requirements specify detailed user profiling for AI personalization, but current profiles are minimal.
 
**Implementation Needed**:
 
```typescript
// Enhanced profile setup wizard
interface OnboardingWizard {
  steps: [
    'basic_info',
    'relationship_mapping',
    'storyteller_profile',
    'communication_preferences',
    'ai_personalization',
    'voice_sample_collection',
  ]
}
 
// Database schema updates needed for profiles table
``` -->
 
## 🎯 High-Impact Features (Next 4-6 weeks)
 
### 5. **Book Creation System**
 
**Status**: Not implemented  
**Priority**: High  
**Effort**: 4-5 weeks
 
**Requirements**: Complete book creation workflow with templates, layouts, and printing integration.
 
**Implementation Needed**:
 
```typescript
// Book creation system
interface BookCreationFlow {
  story_selection: 'Choose stories to include'
  layout_design: 'Template selection and customization'
  photo_integration: 'Add and arrange family photos'
  preview_generation: 'PDF preview with pagination'
  printing_integration: 'Printful API for physical books'
}
 
// Required pages:
// /campaigns/[id]/book - Book creation dashboard
// /campaigns/[id]/book/design - Layout and design
// /campaigns/[id]/book/preview - Preview and proof
// /campaigns/[id]/book/order - Printing and shipping
``` -->
 
### 6. **Subscription & Billing System**
 
**Status**: Basic Stripe integration  
**Priority**: High  
**Effort**: 2-3 weeks
 
**Current Gap**: Requirements specify detailed freemium strategy, but current billing is basic.
 
**Missing Features**:
 
- Freemium tier limitations enforcement
- Usage tracking and metering
- Subscription upgrade/downgrade flows
- Family plan seat management
- Annual subscription discounts
 
### 7. **Advanced Analytics Dashboard**
 
**Status**: Not implemented  
**Priority**: Medium-High  
**Effort**: 2-3 weeks
 
**Requirements**: Family engagement analytics, story collection progress, and AI insights.
 
**Implementation Needed**:
 
```typescript
// Analytics system
interface CampaignAnalytics {
  family_engagement: {
    response_rates: number
    participation_by_member: Record<string, number>
    story_completion_rate: number
  }
 
  story_insights: {
    emotional_tone_analysis: string[]
    topic_distribution: Record<string, number>
    story_length_trends: number[]
  }
 
  ai_performance: {
    prompt_effectiveness: number
    follow_up_success_rate: number
    transcription_accuracy: number
  }
}
``` -->
 
## 🔧 Technical Infrastructure (Ongoing)
 
### 8. **Performance Optimization**
 
**Current Issues**:
 
- No image optimization for user uploads
- Missing CDN configuration for media files
- No caching strategy for AI-generated content
- Database queries not optimized
 
**Implementation Needed**:
 
- Implement Backblaze B2 CDN
- Add Redis caching layer
- Optimize database indexes
- Implement image compression pipeline
 
### 9. **Security Enhancements**
 
**Current Gaps**:
 
- Missing rate limiting on API endpoints
- No file upload validation
- Basic RLS policies need enhancement
- Missing audit logging
 
**Implementation Needed**:
 
```typescript
// Enhanced security measures
interface SecurityEnhancements {
  rate_limiting: 'Implement per-user API limits'
  file_validation: 'Scan uploads for malware'
  audit_logging: 'Track all user actions'
  data_encryption: 'Encrypt sensitive fields at rest'
}
``` -->
 
### 10. **Testing & Quality Assurance**
 
**Current State**: Minimal testing coverage
 
**Implementation Needed**:
 
- Unit tests for all API endpoints
- Integration tests for user flows
- E2E tests with Playwright
- Performance testing with load scenarios
 
## 🚀 Advanced Features (Future Releases)
 
### 11. **Multi-Language Support**
 
**Effort**: 3-4 weeks  
**Requirements**: Support for Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages based on user demographics.
 
### 12. **Mobile App Development**
 
**Effort**: 8-12 weeks  
**Requirements**: React Native app for easier voice recording and family participation.
 
### 13. **Advanced AI Features**
 
**Effort**: 6-8 weeks  
**Features**:
 
- Voice cloning for deceased family members
- Automatic story categorization and tagging
- AI-generated photo captions
- Sentiment analysis and emotional insights
 
### 14. **Enterprise Features**
 
**Effort**: 4-6 weeks  
**Features**:
 
- White-label solutions for funeral homes
- Bulk campaign management
- Advanced admin controls
- Custom branding options
 
## 📊 Implementation Priority Matrix
 
| Feature                  | Business Impact | Technical Complexity | User Demand | Priority Score |
| ------------------------ | --------------- | -------------------- | ----------- | -------------- |
| Family Member Management | High            | Medium               | High        | 9/10           |
| AI Prompt Generation     | High            | High                 | High        | 9/10           |
| Voice Enhancement        | Medium          | High                 | High        | 8/10           |
| Book Creation            | High            | High                 | Medium      | 8/10           |
| Enhanced Profiles        | Medium          | Low                  | High        | 7/10           |
| Subscription System      | High            | Medium               | Low         | 7/10           |
| Analytics Dashboard      | Medium          | Medium               | Medium      | 6/10           |
 
## 🎯 Recommended Development Sequence
 
### Phase 1 (Weeks 1-4): Core Features
 
1. **Family Member Management** - Enable true collaboration
2. **Enhanced User Profiles** - Foundation for AI personalization
3. **Voice Enhancement** - Improve core story collection experience
 
### Phase 2 (Weeks 5-8): AI & Intelligence
 
1. **AI Prompt Generation** - Differentiate from competitors
2. **Analytics Dashboard** - Provide value insights
3. **Performance Optimization** - Ensure scalability
 
### Phase 3 (Weeks 9-12): Monetization
 
1. **Book Creation System** - Primary revenue driver
2. **Advanced Subscription Features** - Improve retention
3. **Security & Compliance** - Enterprise readiness
 
### Phase 4 (Weeks 13-16): Growth
 
1. **Mobile App** - Expand accessibility
2. **Multi-Language Support** - Market expansion
3. **Advanced AI Features** - Competitive moat
 
## 🔍 Technical Debt to Address
 
### Database Optimization
 
- Add missing indexes for performance
- Implement database migrations system
- Add foreign key constraints where missing
- Optimize RLS policies for better performance
 
### Code Quality
 
- Add TypeScript strict mode
- Implement comprehensive error handling
- Add API response standardization
- Improve component reusability
 
### DevOps & Monitoring
 
- Set up proper logging with structured data
- Implement health checks for all services
- Add automated backup procedures
- Set up staging environment that mirrors production
 
This roadmap prioritizes features that will have the highest impact on user experience and business goals while building a solid technical foundation for future growth.