# Beta Release Plan for Files-DB-MCP
This document outlines the strategy and roadmap for reaching the v0.1.0 beta release of Files-DB-MCP.
## Beta Release Goals
1. **Production-Ready Core Functionality**
- All Phase 1 and Phase 2 features complete and stable
- Critical bugs resolved
- Performance optimized for typical use cases
2. **Comprehensive Documentation**
- Complete user guides for all features
- Installation instructions for all supported platforms
- API references with examples
- Troubleshooting guides
3. **Quality Assurance**
- Comprehensive test coverage (target: 80%+)
- CI/CD pipeline fully operational
- Security review completed
4. **Developer Experience**
- Clean, simple installation process
- Good error messages and feedback
- Telemetry and crash reporting (opt-in)
## Critical Features for Beta
| Feature | Status | Task | Priority |
|---------|--------|------|----------|
| Incremental Indexing | 70% | TASK-007 | Critical |
| Project Initialization | 50% | TASK-006 | Critical |
| Test Suite Fixes | In Progress | TASK-012 | Critical |
| Comprehensive Documentation | 70% | TASK-011 | Critical |
| CI/CD Pipeline | 80% | TASK-015 | High |
| Versioning Strategy | Not Started | TASK-018 | High |
## Beta Release Timeline
### Milestone 1: Feature Completion (Target: Sprint 3)
- Complete TASK-007: Incremental Indexing
- Complete TASK-006: Project Initialization
- Complete TASK-012: Test Suite Fixes
### Milestone 2: Documentation and Quality (Target: Sprint 4)
- Complete TASK-011: Comprehensive Documentation
- Complete TASK-015: CI/CD Pipeline
- Establish versioning strategy
- Create release process
### Milestone 3: Beta Preparation (Target: Sprint 5)
- Security review
- Performance testing and optimization
- Prepare beta release notes
- Set up feedback collection mechanisms
- Final QA testing
### Milestone 4: Beta Launch (Target: End of Sprint 5)
- Public beta release (v0.1.0)
- Announcement and distribution
- Begin collecting feedback
## Versioning Strategy
Files-DB-MCP will follow [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/) principles:
- **v0.1.0** - First beta release
- **v0.x.y** - Subsequent beta releases (incrementing minor for features, patch for fixes)
- **v1.0.0** - First stable release
## Beta Testing Approach
1. **Internal Testing**
- Test across different operating systems (Linux, macOS, Windows)
- Test with different project types and sizes
- Perform stress testing with large codebases
2. **Controlled External Testing**
- Select a small group of early adopters
- Provide clear instructions and expectations
- Establish feedback channels
3. **Public Beta**
- Make GitHub repository public
- Publish Docker images to Docker Hub
- Enable GitHub Discussions for feedback
## Feedback Collection
- GitHub Issues for bug reports
- GitHub Discussions for feature requests and general feedback
- Optional telemetry for usage patterns and errors
- Regular check-ins with beta testers
## Success Criteria for Beta
1. **Stability**: No critical bugs in core functionality
2. **Usability**: New users can install and use without assistance
3. **Performance**: Meets or exceeds performance metrics in roadmap
4. **Documentation**: Complete and accurate for all features
5. **Feedback Mechanism**: Working and producing actionable feedback
## Post-Beta Roadmap
After beta release, focus will shift to:
1. Addressing feedback from beta testers
2. Completing Phase 3 features (Monitoring, Advanced Integrations)
3. Performance optimization based on real-world usage
4. Preparing for v1.0.0 stable release