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Version: 0.2.0

Roadmap

This roadmap outlines the development plan for Super.js, detailing our vision, milestones, and planned features across multiple phases.

🎯 Vision​

Super.js aims to become the premier superset of JavaScript, offering:

  • Type Safety: Advanced static type checking with JavaScript-first approach
  • Performance: Fastest compilation and type checking in the ecosystem
  • Developer Experience: Zero-configuration setup with built-in tooling
  • ECMA Compliance: Full adherence to JavaScript standards
  • Universal Support: Frontend, backend, and edge computing environments

📊 Current Status​

✅ Completed (v0.2.0)​

  • Core compiler infrastructure
  • TypeScript-like syntax support
  • Basic type checking and inference
  • Source map generation
  • Built-in formatter, linter, and testing framework
  • JSX support without external dependencies
  • Multiple JavaScript version targeting (ES5 to ES2022)
  • Development server with hot reloading
  • Advanced type system features (generics, unions, intersections)
  • Conditional types and mapped types
  • Type guards and utility types

🚧 In Progress​

  • Enhanced error recovery in parser
  • Incremental compilation optimization
  • Advanced type inference improvements
  • Performance profiling tools
  • IDE integration enhancements

🗺️ Development Phases​

Phase 1: Core Stability & Performance (v0.3.0)​

Timeline: Q2 2024

Type System Enhancements​

  • Higher-kinded Types

    • Support for type constructors
    • Advanced generic programming
    • Type-level computation

  • Dependent Types

    • Value-dependent type checking
    • Refinement types
    • Advanced type constraints

  • Advanced Pattern Matching

    • Exhaustive pattern matching
    • Destructuring with type safety
    • Pattern guard expressions

  • Type-level Programming

    • Type arithmetic
    • Conditional type logic
    • Recursive type definitions

Compiler Improvements​

  • Incremental Type Checking

    • Smart dependency tracking
    • Partial recompilation
    • Cache invalidation optimization

  • Parallel Compilation

    • Multi-threaded processing
    • Memory-efficient parallel execution
    • Configurable thread pool management

  • Memory Optimization

    • Reduced memory footprint
    • Garbage collection optimization
    • Memory pooling strategies

  • Faster Startup Times

    • Lazy loading of compiler components
    • Optimized initialization
    • Reduced cold start latency

Developer Experience​

  • Enhanced IDE Support

    • Improved IntelliSense
    • Better code completion
    • Advanced refactoring tools

  • Better Error Messages

    • Contextual error suggestions
    • Quick fix recommendations
    • Error categorization and filtering

  • Code Completion Improvements

    • Semantic completion
    • Import suggestions
    • Type-aware autocomplete

  • Refactoring Tools

    • Safe rename operations
    • Extract method/function
    • Move refactoring

Phase 2: Advanced Features (v0.4.0)​

Timeline: Q3 2024

Language Features​

  • Decorators (Stable)

    • Class and method decorators
    • Property decorators
    • Parameter decorators with metadata
    • Decorator factories

  • Metadata Reflection

    • Runtime type information
    • Reflection API
    • Metadata storage and retrieval

  • Advanced Type Inference

    • Contextual type inference
    • Best common type inference
    • Inference from usage patterns

  • Enhanced Error Messages

    • Detailed error explanations
    • Suggested fixes
    • Error context preservation

  • Code Splitting Support

    • Dynamic import optimization
    • Bundle splitting strategies
    • Lazy loading optimization

Build Tools​

  • Bundle Optimization

    • Tree shaking improvements
    • Dead code elimination
    • Asset optimization

  • Module Federation

    • Micro-frontend support
    • Shared dependency management
    • Runtime module loading

  • Dynamic Imports

    • Lazy loading support
    • Code splitting strategies
    • Performance optimization

Testing Infrastructure​

  • Enhanced Test Runners

    • Parallel test execution
    • Test isolation improvements
    • Performance testing support

  • Snapshot Testing

    • Component snapshot testing
    • Type snapshot validation
    • Regression testing

  • Code Coverage Tools

    • Branch coverage analysis
    • Function coverage reporting
    • Coverage thresholds

  • Performance Testing

    • Compilation performance benchmarks
    • Runtime performance analysis
    • Memory usage profiling

Phase 3: Rust Migration (v0.5.0)​

Timeline: Q2 2025

Compiler Rewrite​

  • Rust Development Environment

    • Set up Rust toolchain
    • Development workflow optimization
    • CI/CD integration

  • Compiler Architecture

    • Design modular architecture
    • Performance optimization strategies
    • Memory management design

  • Core Components

    • Lexer implementation in Rust
    • Parser with error recovery
    • Type system port
    • Code generation engine

  • FFI Bindings

    • JavaScript/Node.js integration
    • Native module support
    • Performance optimization

Performance Optimizations​

  • Parallel Compilation

    • Multi-threaded processing
    • Work-stealing algorithms
    • Load balancing

  • Memory Management

    • Custom allocators
    • Memory pooling
    • Garbage collection optimization

  • WASM Support

    • WebAssembly compilation target
    • Browser-based compilation
    • Cross-platform compatibility

  • Incremental Compilation

    • Smart dependency tracking
    • Partial recompilation
    • Cache optimization

Migration Tools​

  • Compatibility Layer

    • Plugin system compatibility
    • Configuration migration
    • API compatibility

  • Testing Suite

    • Automated regression testing
    • Performance benchmarking
    • Feature parity validation

Phase 4: Production Ready (v1.0.0)​

Timeline: Q4 2025

Stability & Quality​

  • Complete Test Coverage

    • Unit test coverage >95%
    • Integration test suite
    • End-to-end testing

  • Performance Benchmarks

    • Compilation speed benchmarks
    • Memory usage optimization
    • Type checking performance

  • Security Audits

    • Code security review
    • Dependency vulnerability scanning
    • Security best practices

  • API Stability

    • Stable public API
    • Backward compatibility guarantees
    • Deprecation policies

Ecosystem​

  • Plugin System

    • Extensible architecture
    • Plugin marketplace
    • Community plugins

  • Starter Kits

    • React starter kit
    • Node.js backend kit
    • Full-stack application kit

  • Example Applications

    • Real-world examples
    • Best practices demonstration
    • Performance benchmarks

  • Third-party Integrations

    • Build tool integration
    • Framework compatibility
    • IDE extensions

DevOps & Infrastructure​

  • CI/CD Pipeline

    • Automated testing
    • Continuous deployment
    • Release automation

  • Package Registry

    • NPM package management
    • Version control
    • Distribution optimization

  • Documentation

    • Comprehensive API docs
    • Interactive examples
    • Video tutorials

🔮 Future Vision (v2.0+)​

Advanced Language Features​

  • WebAssembly Support: Direct WASM compilation
  • Native Runtime: Standalone Super.js runtime
  • Cloud Development: Cloud-based development environments
  • AI Integration: AI-powered code assistance
  • Real-time Collaboration: Multi-user development
  • Custom Language Server: Advanced IDE integration

Community & Ecosystem​

  • Open Source Governance: Community-driven development
  • RFC Process: Formal feature proposal system
  • Community Plugins: Third-party ecosystem
  • Training Materials: Certification programs
  • Regular Meetups: Community events
  • Developer Advocacy: Community outreach

📈 Success Metrics​

Performance Targets​

  • Compilation Speed: 10x faster than TypeScript
  • Memory Usage: 50% reduction in memory consumption
  • Type Checking: 5x faster type inference
  • Startup Time: Sub-100ms cold start

Quality Metrics​

  • Test Coverage: >95% code coverage
  • Bug Density: <1 bug per 1000 lines of code
  • API Stability: 100% backward compatibility
  • Documentation Coverage: 100% API documented

Adoption Metrics​

  • Community Growth: 10,000+ GitHub stars
  • Developer Satisfaction: >90% satisfaction score
  • Ecosystem Size: 100+ community plugins
  • Enterprise Adoption: 50+ enterprise users

🤝 Contributing to the Roadmap​

How to Get Involved​

  1. Star and Watch the repository
  2. Join Discussions on GitHub
  3. Submit Issues and feature requests
  4. Create Pull Requests for improvements
  5. Help with Documentation
  6. Build Example Projects

Priority Guidelines​

  1. Critical Path: Type system stability, compiler performance
  2. High Impact: Developer experience, IDE integration
  3. Nice to Have: Advanced features, ecosystem tools

Feedback Channels​

📅 Timeline Summary​

PhaseVersionTimelineFocus
Currentv0.2.0Q1 2024Enhanced type system and tooling
Phase 1v0.3.0Q2 2024Core stability and performance
Phase 2v0.4.0Q3 2024Advanced features and testing
Phase 3v0.5.0Q2 2025Rust migration and optimization
Phase 4v1.0.0Q4 2025Production ready and ecosystem
Futurev2.0+2026+Advanced features and community

📊 Progress Tracking​

Track our progress through:

Note: This roadmap is a living document that evolves based on community feedback, technical discoveries, and development progress. We welcome input and suggestions from the community to help shape the future of Super.js.