aditya-bhaumik / Pathsphere

PathSphere is a comprehensive platform designed to connect students with scholarship opportunities and educators with job openings. It features dynamic search tools and community discussions to enhance access to educational and career resources.
https://pathsphere.netlify.app/
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[DOCS] <ADD Roadmap section on README> #652

Closed alo7lika closed 6 days ago

alo7lika commented 6 days ago

Issue Description

The documentation for the PathSphere project currently lacks a detailed roadmap section outlining future enhancements and planned features. This absence may lead to confusion among users and contributors regarding upcoming functionalities and project direction. Adding a comprehensive roadmap will help set expectations, attract contributors, and provide users with a clear understanding of the project's growth and development plans.

By outlining specific timelines and milestones, we can enhance the overall clarity and utility of the documentation, fostering a more engaged and informed community around the PathSphere platform.

Additional Context

The absence of a detailed roadmap can hinder user engagement and limit contributions from potential developers who want to align their efforts with the project’s future direction.

To address this, it may be beneficial to reference successful examples of other open-source projects that have effectively used roadmaps to foster community involvement and transparency.

Here are a few points to consider when drafting the roadmap:

User Feedback: Consider incorporating feedback from current users regarding what features they would like to see. This could guide priority areas in the roadmap.

Milestones: Define specific milestones for each feature or enhancement, which can help track progress and keep users updated.

Time Estimates: Providing estimated timelines for when features might be completed can help manage expectations and encourage contributors to focus on high-priority areas.

Visual Representation: Including a visual representation of the roadmap (like a Gantt chart) could enhance understanding and engagement.

Community Involvement: Highlight ways the community can contribute to specific features or improvements mentioned in the roadmap.

This additional context will assist in creating a robust and informative roadmap that aligns with the project's goals and enhances user experience.

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Proposed Solution (optional)

To address the documentation issue regarding the lack of a detailed roadmap, I propose creating a dedicated "Roadmap" section within the README. This section should outline planned features and improvements, organized by quarter or phase, to provide clear expectations for users and contributors. The roadmap should include specific milestones, such as feature releases or significant updates, along with estimated timelines for each. Additionally, soliciting input from the community through surveys or discussions could help prioritize features based on user interest. Incorporating visual elements, like a Gantt chart or timeline graphic, would further enhance clarity and engagement. By implementing these changes, the documentation will not only inform users of upcoming functionalities but also foster a sense of community involvement and transparency in the project’s development process.

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aditya-bhaumik commented 6 days ago

@alo7lika sure go ahead

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