As some of you know, we have been working hard on ParaPlan version 4.0 (code name GoldStar). We are getting close to the point where we are able to set target dates for releasing specific functionality of the product. Starting July 1, 2007, we plan to release an alpha iteration every month until we reach beta status. An alpha release means that specific functionality has been programmed and is ready for testing. A beta release means that all the major functions that are intended for ParaPlan are developed and the product as a whole is ready to be tested. A release candidate (RC) means that we are very satisfied with the quality of the software and are considering this version as a candidate to be released.
We will have six or seven alpha releases, two or three beta releases and one or two RC releases.
We have tentative planned the functionality that will be released in each alpha iteration. Please comment if there is functionality that you would like to see in an earlier release.
Alpha 1 - July 1, 2007
- Login to ParaPlan
- Add/Edit Clients
- Add/Edit Vehicles
- Add/Edit Appointments
- Add/Edit Users
- Switchboard's replacement, Dashboard
Alpha 2 - August 1, 2007
- Add/Edit Routes
- Add/Edit Subscriptions
- Ability to build dates
- Ability to save dates to history
- Ability to view locations on a map
- Add/Edit Doctors
- Add/Edit Places
Alpha 3 - September 1, 2007
- Live Dispatch form
- Client History
Alpha 4 - October 1, 2007
- Reporting
- Manifests
- Query Builder
We are very interested in your feedback about this release plan. We will be talking in the future about how you will be able to test our releases.
I also updated this post to reflect some changes in our phone numbers.