Development Roadmap
Pixell's development roadmap and future plans.
Note: This documentation is generated by AI based on the source code, and therefore it may have some incorrect knowledge of the project. In that case, please contact engineering@pixell.global
Current Release
Version 1.0.0 (Current)
Release Date: Q4 2024
Status: Stable
Core Features
- ✅ PAK (Agent Kit) - Complete development toolkit
- ✅ PAR (Agent Runtime) - Production-ready runtime
- ✅ PAC (Agent Cloud) - Cloud management platform
- ✅ PAF-Core - Core framework and libraries
Key Capabilities
- Agent development and packaging
- Runtime execution and management
- Cloud deployment and scaling
- Agent-to-agent communication
- REST and gRPC APIs
- Web-based management interface
Q1 2025
Planned Features
Enhanced Agent Development
- Visual Agent Builder - Drag-and-drop agent creation
- Agent Templates - Pre-built templates for common use cases
- Code Generation - AI-assisted code generation
- Testing Framework - Comprehensive testing tools
Performance Improvements
- Faster Startup - Reduce agent startup time by 50%
- Memory Optimization - Reduce memory usage by 30%
- Concurrent Execution - Support for 10x more concurrent agents
- Caching Layer - Intelligent caching for better performance
Developer Experience
- VS Code Extension - Full IDE integration
- Debugging Tools - Advanced debugging capabilities
- Hot Reloading - Real-time code updates
- Documentation - Interactive documentation
Improvements
Security Enhancements
- Zero-Trust Architecture - Enhanced security model
- Encryption at Rest - Data encryption improvements
- Audit Logging - Comprehensive audit trails
- Vulnerability Scanning - Automated security scanning
Monitoring and Observability
- Advanced Metrics - Custom metrics and dashboards
- Distributed Tracing - Full request tracing
- Alerting System - Intelligent alerting
- Performance Profiling - Detailed performance analysis
Q2 2025
Planned Features
Multi-Cloud Support
- AWS Integration - Native AWS services integration
- Azure Support - Microsoft Azure compatibility
- GCP Support - Google Cloud Platform support
- Hybrid Cloud - Multi-cloud deployment
Advanced Agent Capabilities
- Machine Learning - Built-in ML capabilities
- Natural Language Processing - NLP integration
- Computer Vision - Image and video processing
- Data Processing - Advanced data analytics
Enterprise Features
- Single Sign-On - SSO integration
- Role-Based Access Control - Advanced RBAC
- Compliance Tools - GDPR, HIPAA compliance
- Enterprise Support - 24/7 support options
Improvements
Scalability
- Auto-scaling - Intelligent auto-scaling
- Load Balancing - Advanced load balancing
- Resource Management - Dynamic resource allocation
- Cost Optimization - Cost-effective scaling
Integration
- API Gateway - Advanced API management
- Webhook Support - Real-time webhooks
- Third-party Integrations - Popular service integrations
- Custom Connectors - Custom integration framework
Q3-Q4 2025
Long-term Goals
AI-Powered Platform
- AI Agent Creation - AI-assisted agent development
- Intelligent Orchestration - AI-driven agent coordination
- Predictive Analytics - Predictive insights and recommendations
- Autonomous Operations - Self-managing infrastructure
Advanced Architecture
- Edge Computing - Edge deployment capabilities
- Federated Learning - Distributed ML training
- Quantum Computing - Quantum algorithm support
- Blockchain Integration - Decentralized agent networks
Global Platform
- Multi-Region - Global deployment
- Localization - Multi-language support
- Compliance - Global compliance standards
- Partnerships - Strategic partnerships
Future Considerations
Emerging Technologies
- WebAssembly - WASM agent support
- Serverless - Serverless agent execution
- IoT Integration - Internet of Things connectivity
- 5G Networks - High-speed network optimization
Research Areas
- Agent Swarms - Coordinated agent groups
- Self-Healing Systems - Autonomous recovery
- Adaptive Learning - Continuous improvement
- Human-AI Collaboration - Enhanced human interaction
Community Requests
High Priority Requests
Developer Tools
- Better Documentation - Comprehensive guides and tutorials
- Code Examples - More practical examples
- Video Tutorials - Video-based learning
- Community Forum - Better community support
Performance
- Faster Builds - Optimized build process
- Better Caching - Improved caching mechanisms
- Resource Efficiency - Lower resource requirements
- Startup Speed - Faster agent startup
Integration
- Popular Frameworks - Integration with popular frameworks
- Cloud Services - Better cloud service integration
- Databases - Support for more databases
- Message Queues - Advanced messaging support
Medium Priority Requests
User Experience
- Better UI - Improved user interface
- Mobile Support - Mobile application
- Offline Mode - Offline development support
- Collaboration Tools - Team collaboration features
Security
- Enhanced Authentication - Multi-factor authentication
- Data Privacy - Enhanced privacy controls
- Compliance - Industry compliance standards
- Audit Tools - Better audit capabilities
Low Priority Requests
Experimental Features
- Beta Features - Experimental functionality
- Research Tools - Research-oriented features
- Custom Protocols - Custom communication protocols
- Advanced Analytics - Deep analytics capabilities
How to Contribute
Getting Involved
Code Contributions
- Bug Fixes - Fix reported issues
- Feature Development - Implement new features
- Performance Improvements - Optimize existing code
- Documentation - Improve documentation
Non-Code Contributions
- Testing - Test new features and report bugs
- Documentation - Write guides and tutorials
- Community - Help other users
- Feedback - Provide feedback and suggestions
Contribution Areas
High Impact Areas
- Core Framework - PAF-Core improvements
- Runtime - PAR performance and features
- Cloud Platform - PAC functionality
- Developer Tools - PAK enhancements
Specialized Areas
- Security - Security enhancements
- Performance - Performance optimization
- Integration - Third-party integrations
- Documentation - Documentation improvements
Recognition
Contributor Benefits
- Contributor Badges - GitHub contributor badges
- Release Mentions - Recognition in release notes
- Swag - Pixell merchandise for significant contributions
- Conference Speaking - Opportunities to speak at conferences
Maintainer Path
- Consistent Contributions - Regular, high-quality contributions
- Community Help - Helping other contributors
- Code Reviews - Participating in code reviews
- Leadership - Taking on leadership roles
Development Process
Release Cycle
Monthly Releases
- Patch Releases - Bug fixes and minor improvements
- Security Updates - Security patches
- Documentation Updates - Documentation improvements
Quarterly Releases
- Feature Releases - New features and capabilities
- Major Improvements - Significant enhancements
- Breaking Changes - Major version updates
Annual Releases
- Major Versions - Significant platform updates
- Architecture Changes - Fundamental changes
- New Components - New platform components
Planning Process
Feature Planning
- Community Input - Community feedback and requests
- Technical Feasibility - Technical assessment
- Resource Allocation - Development resource planning
- Timeline Estimation - Realistic timeline estimation
Implementation Process
- Design Phase - Architecture and design
- Development Phase - Code implementation
- Testing Phase - Comprehensive testing
- Release Phase - Release preparation and deployment
Technology Trends
Current Trends
- AI/ML Integration - Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Cloud-Native - Cloud-first development
- Microservices - Microservices architecture
- DevOps - Development and operations integration
Emerging Trends
- Edge Computing - Edge deployment and processing
- Quantum Computing - Quantum algorithm support
- Blockchain - Decentralized systems
- WebAssembly - High-performance web applications
Future Technologies
- Autonomous Systems - Self-managing systems
- Federated Learning - Distributed machine learning
- Digital Twins - Virtual representations
- Metaverse - Virtual and augmented reality
Success Metrics
Technical Metrics
- Performance - Response time and throughput
- Reliability - Uptime and error rates
- Scalability - Resource utilization and scaling
- Security - Vulnerability assessment and compliance
Community Metrics
- Contributors - Number of active contributors
- Downloads - Package download statistics
- Issues - Issue resolution time
- Documentation - Documentation usage and feedback
Business Metrics
- Adoption - User adoption rates
- Satisfaction - User satisfaction scores
- Support - Support ticket resolution
- Growth - Platform growth metrics
Next Steps
Ready to contribute to Pixell's future?
- How to Contribute - Start contributing to the project
- Code Structure - Understand the codebase organization
- Build from Source - Set up your development environment
- Join the community - Connect with other contributors
- Pick a feature - Choose a feature to work on
- Start coding - Make your first contribution!
Ready to shape Pixell's future? Check out How to Contribute to start contributing to the project!