🐾 FitTail Development Roadmap
Phase 1: Foundation & Setup (Weeks 1-4)
Week 1-2: Environment Setup
Install Node.js, npm, and Git
Set up WSL2 on Windows 10
Install VS Code with extensions (React Native, ESLint, Prettier)
Install Android Studio and configure emulator
Install Expo CLI and create new project
Initialize Git repository and setup GitHub
Week 3-4: Backend Setup
Create Supabase account and project
Design initial database schema
Set up authentication with Supabase Auth
Configure Cloudinary for media storage
Create basic API structure
Test database connections
🎯 Milestone: Development environment ready, backend infrastructure set up
Phase 2: Core User System (Weeks 5-8)
Week 5-6: Authentication Flow
Create login screen UI
Create registration screen UI
Implement email/password authentication
Add social login (Google/Facebook)
Implement password reset flow
Add form validation and error handling
Week 7-8: User & Pet Profiles
Design profile screen UI
Create pet registration flow
Implement profile photo upload
Add pet details form (breed, age, bio)
Create profile editing functionality
Add multiple pets per user support
🎯 Milestone: Users can register, login, and create pet profiles
Phase 3: Content Creation & Feed (Weeks 9-16)
Week 9-10: Post Creation
Design post creation UI
Implement camera integration
Add photo gallery picker
Create image editing tools (crop, filter)
Implement caption and hashtag system
Add location tagging
Week 11-12: Feed System
Create main feed UI with infinite scroll
Implement post card component
Add pull-to-refresh functionality
Create feed algorithm (chronological first)
Optimize image loading and caching
Add skeleton loaders for better UX
Week 13-14: Engagement Features
Implement like/reaction system
Create comment functionality
Add share post feature
Implement save/bookmark posts
Create notification for interactions
Add real-time updates for likes/comments
Week 15-16: Social Graph
Implement follow/unfollow system
Create followers/following lists
Add user search functionality
Implement suggested users algorithm
Create explore/discover page
Add trending hashtags
🎯 Milestone: MVP READY - Basic social media functionality complete!
Phase 4: Advanced Features (Weeks 17-24)
Week 17-18: Messaging System
Design chat UI interface
Implement real-time messaging with WebSockets
Add photo sharing in messages
Create chat list and conversation threads
Implement read receipts and typing indicators
Add push notifications for messages
Week 19-20: Pet-Specific Features
Create "Playdate" event system
Add pet milestone tracking (birthdays, achievements)
Implement pet health record sharing
Create breed-specific communities
Add vet/groomer recommendations
Implement lost pet alert system
Week 21-22: Stories & Video
Implement Stories feature (24-hour posts)
Add story creation tools
Create story viewer with progress bar
Add basic video upload support
Implement video compression
Add video playback in feed
Week 23-24: Location & Maps
Integrate maps for nearby pets
Create pet-friendly places directory
Add check-in functionality
Implement location-based search
Create local pet events calendar
Add distance calculator for playdates
🎯 Milestone: Full-featured social app with advanced capabilities
Phase 5: Monetization & Growth (Weeks 25-32)
Week 25-26: Premium Features
Design premium subscription tiers
Implement in-app purchases
Add premium badges and features
Create ad-free experience option
Add advanced analytics for premium users
Implement subscription management
Week 27-28: Business Features
Create business accounts for pet services
Add sponsored posts system
Implement booking system for services
Create marketplace for pet products
Add review and rating system
Implement payment processing
🎯 Milestone: Revenue streams and business features ready
Phase 6: Polish & Launch (Weeks 33-40)
Week 33-36: Testing & App Store Preparation
Comprehensive testing on multiple devices
Fix critical bugs and crashes
Create app store assets (icons, screenshots)
Write compelling app descriptions
Set up Apple Developer account
Set up Google Play Console
Week 37-40: Marketing & Launch
Create landing page website
Set up social media accounts
Build email list for launch
Submit to App Store and Google Play
Execute launch marketing campaign