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BREEDR Development Roadmap

Phase 1: Foundation (COMPLETE)

Infrastructure

  • Docker multi-stage build configuration
  • SQLite database with automatic initialization
  • Express.js API server
  • React 18 frontend with Vite
  • Git repository structure

Database Schema

  • Dogs table with core fields (NO sire/dam columns)
  • Parents relationship table for sire/dam tracking
  • Litters breeding records
  • Health records tracking
  • Heat cycles management
  • Traits genetic mapping
  • Indexes and triggers
  • litter_id column for linking puppies to litters
  • Clean schema design - NO migrations, fresh init only

API Endpoints

  • /api/dogs - Full CRUD operations
  • /api/pedigree - Tree generation and COI calculator
  • /api/litters - Breeding records
  • /api/health - Health tracking
  • /api/breeding - Heat cycles and whelping calculator
  • Photo upload with Multer
  • Parent relationship handling via parents table

Phase 2: Core Functionality (COMPLETE)

Dog Management

  • Add new dogs with full form
  • Edit existing dogs
  • View dog details
  • List all dogs with search/filter
  • Upload multiple photos per dog
  • Delete photos
  • Parent selection (sire/dam) via parents table
  • Proper error handling for API failures

User Interface

  • Dashboard with statistics
  • Dog list with grid view
  • Dog detail pages
  • Modal forms for add/edit
  • Photo management UI
  • Search and sex filtering
  • Responsive navigation
  • Compact info cards (80x80 avatars)
  • Modern dark theme with glass morphism

Features Implemented

  • Photo upload and storage
  • Parent-child relationships (via parents table)
  • Basic information tracking
  • Registration numbers
  • Microchip tracking (optional)
  • Litter linking with litter_id
  • Clean database schema with no migrations

Phase 3: Breeding Tools (COMPLETE)

Priority Features

  • Interactive pedigree tree visualization

    • Integrate React-D3-Tree
    • Show 3-5 generations
    • Click to navigate
    • Zoom and pan controls
    • Beautiful color-coded nodes
    • Male/Female distinction
  • Litter Management

    • Create litter records
    • Link puppies to litter
    • Track whelping details
    • Auto-link parent relationships
    • Database migration for litter_id
    • Enhanced API endpoints
    • Dual parent selection mode (litter/manual)
    • UI fix for proper layout and error handling
  • Trial Pairing Simulator

    • Select sire and dam
    • Display COI calculation
    • Show common ancestors
    • Risk assessment display
  • Heat Cycle Management

    • Add/edit heat cycles
    • Track progesterone levels
    • Calendar view
    • Breeding date suggestions

📊 Phase 4: Health & Genetics (PLANNED)

Health Records

  • Add health test results
  • Vaccination tracking
  • Medical history timeline
  • Document uploads (PDFs, images)
  • Alert for expiring vaccinations

Genetic Tracking

  • Track inherited traits
  • Color genetics calculator
  • Health clearance status
  • Link traits to ancestors

📊 Phase 5: Advanced Features (PLANNED)

Pedigree Tools

  • Reverse pedigree (descendants view)
  • PDF pedigree generation
  • Export to standard formats
  • Print-friendly layouts
  • Multi-generation COI analysis

Breeding Planning

  • Breeding calendar
  • Heat cycle predictions
  • Expected whelping alerts
  • Breeding history reports

Search & Analytics

  • Advanced search filters
    • By breed, color, age
    • By health clearances
    • By registration status
  • Statistics dashboard
    • Breeding success rates
    • Average litter sizes
    • Popular pairings

📊 Phase 6: Polish & Optimization (PLANNED)

User Experience

  • Loading states for all operations
  • Better error messages
  • Confirmation dialogs
  • Undo functionality
  • Keyboard shortcuts

Performance

  • Image optimization
  • Lazy loading
  • API caching
  • Database query optimization

Mobile

  • Touch-friendly interface
  • Mobile photo capture
  • Responsive tables
  • Offline mode

Documentation

  • DATABASE.md - Complete schema documentation
  • User-facing documentation
  • API documentation
  • Video tutorials
  • FAQ section

Future Enhancements (BACKLOG)

Multi-User Support

  • User authentication
  • Role-based permissions
  • Activity logs
  • Shared access

Integration

  • Import from other systems
  • Export to Excel/CSV
  • Integration with kennel clubs
  • Backup to cloud storage

Advanced Genetics

  • DNA test result tracking
  • Genetic diversity analysis
  • Breed-specific calculators
  • Health risk predictions

Kennel Management

  • Breeding contracts
  • Buyer tracking
  • Financial records
  • Stud service management

🆕 Latest Release: v0.4.0 - Clean Database Schema

What's New in This Release

Database Overhaul

  • Clean schema design - NO migrations, fresh init creates correct structure
  • Removed columns: weight, height (never implemented)
  • Added litter_id column to dogs table with foreign key
  • Parents table approach - NO sire/dam columns in dogs table
  • Proper relationships - Sire/dam stored in separate parents table
  • Database documentation - Comprehensive DATABASE.md file

API Improvements

  • Fixed parent handling - Properly inserts into parents table
  • Added logging - See exactly what's happening during dog creation
  • Error handling - Graceful fallbacks for missing data
  • Query optimization - Select only existing columns

Server Improvements

  • Removed migrations - Clean init.js is source of truth
  • Simplified startup - Just calls initDatabase()
  • Better logging - Clear console output with checkmarks
  • No schema detection - Always uses correct structure

Documentation

  • DATABASE.md - Complete schema reference
  • Updated README - Current features and setup
  • Updated ROADMAP - Accurate progress tracking
  • Troubleshooting guide - Common issues and solutions

Migration Instructions

For fresh installs, the database will initialize correctly automatically.

For existing installations, you need to start fresh:

# Backup your data
cp data/breedr.db data/breedr.db.backup

# Delete old database
rm data/breedr.db

# Pull latest code
git pull origin docs/clean-schema-and-roadmap-update

# Restart application (creates clean database)
docker-compose restart

Note: Parent relationship data cannot be automatically migrated due to schema change from columns to table. You'll need to re-enter parent relationships.


Previous Releases

v0.3.1 - UI Fixes & Error Handling

  • Fixed blank screen issue on Add Dog modal
  • Improved parent selection layout
  • Added comprehensive error handling
  • Enhanced visual design with proper spacing

v0.3.0 - Litter Management & Interactive Pedigree

  • Added litter_id to dogs table
  • Implemented LitterForm component
  • Created PedigreeView with React-D3-Tree
  • Enhanced DogForm with dual parent selection
  • Fixed "no such column: sire" error
  • Added comprehensive documentation

v0.2.0 - Dog CRUD operations complete

v0.1.0 - Initial foundation with API and database


Current Sprint Focus

Next Up (Priority)

Complexity: Medium | Impact: High | User Value: Excellent

Why this is recommended:

  • Leverages existing COI calculator backend
  • Provides immediate breeding decision support
  • High value feature for breeders
  • Relatively quick to implement

Tasks:

  • Create PairingSimulator component
  • Add sire/dam selection dropdowns
  • Display COI calculation results
  • Show common ancestors table
  • Add genetic risk assessment
  • Color-coded recommendations (green/yellow/red)

Estimated Time: 4-6 hours


Option 2: Heat Cycle Management

Complexity: Medium-High | Impact: Medium | User Value: Good

Why consider this:

  • Natural extension of litter management
  • Helps with breeding planning
  • Provides calendar functionality

Tasks:

  • Create HeatCycleForm component
  • Add calendar view with heat cycle tracking
  • Track progesterone levels
  • Implement breeding date suggestions
  • Whelping date calculator

Estimated Time: 6-8 hours


Option 3: Health Records System

Complexity: Medium | Impact: High | User Value: Excellent

Why consider this:

  • Important for breeding decisions
  • Vaccination tracking is valuable
  • Document management adds utility

Tasks:

  • Create HealthRecordForm component
  • Add vaccination tracking with expiry alerts
  • Medical history timeline view
  • PDF/image document uploads
  • Health clearance status badges

Estimated Time: 6-8 hours


Testing Needed

  • Add/edit dog forms with litter selection
  • Database schema initialization
  • Pedigree tree rendering
  • Zoom/pan controls
  • UI layout fixes
  • Error handling for API failures
  • Parent relationship creation via parents table
  • Trial pairing simulator
  • Heat cycle tracking
  • Health records

Known Issues

  • None currently

How to Contribute

  1. Pick a feature from "Priority Features"
  2. Create a feature branch: feature/feature-name
  3. Implement with tests
  4. Update this roadmap
  5. Submit for review

Version History

  • v0.4.0 (Current - March 9, 2026) - Clean Database Schema

    • Complete database overhaul with clean normalized design
    • Removed migrations, fresh init only
    • Parents table for relationships
    • Comprehensive documentation
  • v0.3.1 - UI Fixes & Error Handling

    • Fixed blank screen issue on Add Dog modal
    • Improved parent selection layout
    • Added comprehensive error handling
    • Enhanced visual design with proper spacing
  • v0.3.0 - Litter Management & Interactive Pedigree

    • Added litter_id to dogs table
    • Implemented LitterForm component
    • Created PedigreeView with React-D3-Tree
    • Enhanced DogForm with dual parent selection
    • Fixed "no such column: sire" error
    • Added comprehensive documentation
  • v0.2.0 - Dog CRUD operations complete

  • v0.1.0 - Initial foundation with API and database