6.0 Roadmap

This is a guide only. Because of the nature of a volunteer-driven project, it isn't possible to say with any certainty what will happen in the next release.

This page collects possibilities for the 5.3 version of Gramps

Schedule

T.B.A.	Agree final roadmap (this document).
T.B.A.	All major features should be merged into master.
T.B.A.	Feature freeze.
T.B.A.	String freeze.
T.B.A.	Final release.* whoosh!!

Policy changes

Project governance

At present, we use a benevolent dictator model. The BD defines the project's strategic direction and has the final say in decisions.

Dependency upgrades

• Python 3.9 (3.8 will reach end of life status in Oct 2024.)

Database model changes

Are there features that require database change? This should happen in the beginning of the development cycle. List your requirements here.

• Add creation date to primary objects. - Nick Hall
• Add dates to individual and family attributes. - Nick Hall
• Add time and phrase to date objects. - Nick Hall
• Add tree metadata. - Chris Horn

Major goals

This section lists main goals developers want to achieve. Major goals should be started in a GEPS branch. Major goals require a developer and a reviewer.

Minor goals

This section lists minor goals developers want to achieve. Minor goals can be done by one developer alone.

Previous Roadmaps

• Roadmaps Category