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Development Epics

Strategic development epics organized by priority and business value to guide reptidex platform development from MVP to market leadership.

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Epic Prioritization Framework

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Priority Levels

  • P0 (Critical): MVP essential features - required for basic platform operation
  • P1 (High): Core platform features - needed for competitive market entry
  • P2 (Medium): Enhanced user experience - improves retention and growth
  • P3 (Low): Advanced features - market differentiation and optimization

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Success Metrics

  • User Adoption: Registration, activation, retention rates
  • Business Value: Revenue, subscription conversions, marketplace activity
  • Platform Health: Performance, reliability, security metrics
  • Market Position: Competitive differentiation, user satisfaction

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Phase 0: Platform Foundation (P0 - Critical)

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Epic: DevOps & Platform Infrastructure - Foundation

Priority: P0 | Effort: 4 weeks | Value: Foundation Establish core infrastructure, monitoring, and operational capabilities required for platform reliability. Services: All services
Applications: All applications
As a platform operator, I want reliable infrastructure
  • Docker containerization for 6 consolidated services
  • Docker Compose orchestration on EC2 instances
  • CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment
  • Environment management (dev, staging, prod)
As a developer, I want observability
  • CloudWatch logging with structured logs
  • Grafana APM and performance monitoring
  • Error tracking and alerting (Sentry)
  • Health checks and uptime monitoring
  • ECR container registry and image management
  • Application Load Balancer (ALB) configuration
  • RDS PostgreSQL backup and disaster recovery
  • Docker security scanning and vulnerability management
  • CloudFront SSL/TLS certificate management
  • 99.9% platform uptime
  • < 30 second deployment times
  • Zero-downtime deployments
  • < 5 minute incident response time

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Phase 1: MVP Foundation (P0 - Critical)

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Epic: Core Authentication & User Management - MVP

Priority: P0 | Effort: 5 weeks | Value: Foundation Enable users to create accounts, authenticate, and manage basic profiles to establish platform access. Services: repti-core
Applications: web-public, web-breeder
As a new user, I want to create an account so I can access reptidex
  • Email/password registration with validation
  • Email verification workflow
  • Password reset functionality
  • Basic profile management (name, location, breeder status)
As a returning user, I want to log in securely
  • JWT-based authentication with refresh tokens
  • “Remember me” functionality
  • Account lockout after failed attempts
  • Multi-factor authentication support
  • Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
  • Rate limiting on auth endpoints
  • RBAC system for user permissions
  • Email service integration
  • Session management with Redis
  • 95% successful registration completion rate
  • < 3 second average login time
  • < 0.1% authentication failure rate
  • Support for 1000+ concurrent users

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Epic: Basic Animal Care & Husbandry Tracking - MVP

Priority: P0 | Effort: 6 weeks | Value: User Base Foundation Create essential animal care tracking features to attract pet owners and casual keepers, building foundational user base. Services: repti-animal, repti-core
Applications: web-breeder, web-public
As a reptile owner, I want to track basic animal care
  • Record feeding schedules and meals
  • Log weight and growth measurements
  • Track shedding cycles and health events
  • Set care reminders and notifications
  • Simple care calendar view
As a pet owner, I want care guidance
  • Species-specific care sheet templates
  • Feeding calculators and schedules
  • Health monitoring checklists
  • Basic care tips and recommendations
  • Care event logging system
  • Notification and reminder engine
  • Basic analytics for care patterns
  • Mobile-responsive care interfaces
  • Species care database integration
  • 70% of users log at least one care event weekly
  • 40% user retention after 30 days
  • 80% mobile usage for care logging
  • 500+ care events logged daily

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Epic: Animal Registry Foundation - MVP

Priority: P0 | Effort: 8 weeks | Value: Core Product Create the foundational animal registry system allowing breeders to add, manage, and track their reptiles. Services: repti-animal, repti-media
Applications: web-breeder
As a breeder, I want to register my animals
  • Add animal with basic info (species, name, sex, hatch date)
  • Upload and manage animal photos
  • Set animal status (available, breeding, sold, etc.)
  • Batch import from CSV/spreadsheet
As a breeder, I want to track animal genetics
  • Record known morphs and traits
  • Specify trait inheritance patterns
  • Track proven vs. possible genetics
  • Visual genetics summary display
  • PostgreSQL species taxonomy database (500+ species)
  • FastAPI with Pydantic validation for data integrity
  • S3 image storage with CloudFront optimization
  • Bulk CSV import processing with repti-animal service
  • Data validation and duplicate detection algorithms
  • Support for 50+ reptile species initially
  • < 5 second animal creation time
  • 99.9% image upload success rate
  • Handle 10,000+ animal records per organization

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Epic: Vivarium Management & Collaboration - MVP

Priority: P0 | Effort: 4 weeks | Value: User Foundation Implement vivarium creation, member management, and role-based permissions to enable collaborative breeding operations. Services: repti-core Applications: web-breeder, web-public
As a breeder, I want to create a vivarium workspace
  • Create vivarium with name, description, location
  • Invite members with role assignments (Keeper, Handler, Curator, Herpetologist)
  • Configure vivarium settings and privacy controls
  • Manage member permissions and access levels
As a vivarium member, I want role-based access
  • Access features appropriate to my role level
  • View vivarium activities and member contributions
  • Collaborate on animal management within permissions
  • Transfer between vivariums when changing organizations
  • PostgreSQL vivarium and membership tables
  • RBAC implementation with 4-tier role system
  • User invitation and notification system
  • Multi-vivarium membership support
  • Activity logging and audit trails
  • 95% successful vivarium creation rate
  • 80% user adoption of collaborative features
  • Support for 50+ members per vivarium
  • < 2 second role-based permission checks

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Epic: Basic Marketplace - MVP

Priority: P0 | Effort: 6 weeks | Value: Revenue Driver Implement core marketplace functionality allowing breeders to list animals for sale and buyers to discover them. Services: repti-commerce, repti-core Applications: web-public, web-breeder
As a breeder, I want to list animals for sale
  • Create marketplace listings from animal registry
  • Set pricing and availability
  • Manage listing status and visibility
  • Basic listing analytics (views, inquiries)
As a buyer, I want to find animals to purchase
  • Browse available animals by species
  • Filter by price, location, genetics
  • View detailed animal information
  • Contact sellers directly
  • repti-commerce service for listing management
  • PostgreSQL full-text search with filtering and sorting
  • Stripe payment processing via repti-core service
  • repti-community service for seller-buyer communication
  • Transaction tracking in repti-commerce database
  • 500+ listings at launch
  • < 2 second search response time
  • 15% listing-to-inquiry conversion rate
  • $10K+ monthly marketplace volume

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Epic: Subscription Management & Payment Processing - MVP

Priority: P0 | Effort: 4 weeks | Value: Revenue Foundation Implement subscription tiers, payment processing, and feature gating to enable freemium business model. Services: repti-core Applications: web-breeder, web-public
As a user, I want to choose subscription plans
  • View subscription tier comparison (Free, Keeper, Breeder, Collector)
  • Upgrade/downgrade subscriptions seamlessly
  • Access features appropriate to subscription level
  • Manage billing and payment methods
As a platform, I want feature gating
  • Enforce animal limits per subscription tier
  • Gate advanced features behind subscription levels
  • Handle subscription lifecycle (trials, renewals, cancellations)
  • Support promotional pricing and discounts
  • Stripe subscription management integration
  • Feature gating middleware and permission checks
  • Subscription analytics and reporting
  • Payment webhook handling and reconciliation
  • Billing notification and invoice system
  • 15% free-to-paid conversion rate
  • 95% successful payment processing rate
  • < 5% monthly churn rate
  • 99.9% billing system uptime

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Epic: Essential Frontend Applications - MVP

Priority: P0 | Effort: 10 weeks | Value: User Experience Develop core frontend applications providing essential user interfaces for platform interaction. Services: All backend services Applications: web-public, web-breeder
As a visitor, I want to discover reptidex
  • Marketing homepage with value proposition
  • Public animal browsing and search
  • Breeder profile discovery
  • Registration and onboarding flow
As a breeder, I want a comprehensive workspace
  • Dashboard with key metrics and activities
  • Animal management interface
  • Marketplace listing management
  • Basic breeding record tracking
  • Vite + React 19 with React Router
  • Tailwind CSS with Radix UI component system
  • Responsive design (mobile-first)
  • SEO optimization
  • Progressive Web App capabilities
  • < 3 second initial page load
  • 90+ Lighthouse performance score
  • Mobile-responsive on all devices
  • 99.9% uptime

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Phase 2: Market Entry (P1 - High)

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Epic: Advanced Husbandry & Care Analytics - Phase 2

Priority: P1 | Effort: 5 weeks | Value: User Retention Expand husbandry tracking with advanced analytics, health monitoring, and care optimization features. Services: repti-animal, repti-core
Applications: web-breeder, web-public
As an experienced keeper, I want advanced care insights
  • Historical care pattern analysis and trends
  • Health correlation tracking (feeding vs. weight, etc.)
  • Customizable care dashboards and reports
  • Multi-animal care comparison and benchmarking
As a reptile owner, I want health monitoring tools
  • Photo-based health tracking (shed quality, body condition)
  • Veterinary record integration and reminders
  • Illness and treatment logging
  • Growth curve tracking and alerts
  • Time series analytics for care data
  • Image analysis for health assessment
  • Predictive health alerting system
  • Veterinary integration APIs
  • Advanced reporting and visualization
  • 85% user engagement with analytics features
  • 40% improvement in care consistency
  • 60% reduction in health-related issues
  • 30% increase in user session duration

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Epic: Vivarium Profiles & Professional Branding - Phase 2

Priority: P1 | Effort: 5 weeks | Value: Business Growth Develop comprehensive vivarium profiles and user identity system with subscription-based branding for professional breeding operations. Services: repti-core, repti-media Applications: web-public, web-breeder
As a breeder, I want a professional vivarium presence
  • Create showcase sections (featured animals, services, achievements)
  • Custom branding with logos, colors, and layouts (subscription-based)
  • Business information integration (licenses, shipping, specializations)
  • Communication and inquiry management system
As a user, I want individual identity across vivariums
  • Personal profile linking across multiple vivariums
  • Individual reputation tracking (Keeper Kudos)
  • Privacy controls for personal information
  • Cross-vivarium collaboration display
  • PostgreSQL dual profile architecture (vivarium + user)
  • Subscription-based customization engine
  • Dual reputation system (transaction + community)
  • Media management for branding assets
  • Privacy and visibility control system
  • 70% vivarium profile completion rate
  • 40% subscription upgrade for branding features
  • 90% user satisfaction with profile system
  • 25% increase in marketplace inquiries

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Epic: Advanced Pedigree Tracking - Phase 2

Priority: P1 | Effort: 7 weeks | Value: Differentiation Implement comprehensive pedigree tracking and visualization to establish reptidex as the authoritative lineage platform. Services: repti-animal Applications: web-breeder, web-public, web-embed
As a breeder, I want to track complete lineages
  • Link animals to parents and offspring
  • Visualize multi-generation pedigree trees
  • Calculate inbreeding coefficients
  • Export pedigree certificates
As a buyer, I want to verify lineage claims
  • View verified pedigree information
  • See breeder verification status
  • Access lineage completeness metrics
  • Download pedigree documentation
  • PostgreSQL recursive queries for relationship tracking
  • @ReptiDex/ui pedigree visualization components
  • PDF certificate generation in repti-animal service
  • Lineage verification algorithms with FastAPI
  • Database optimization for deep pedigree queries
  • Support 8+ generation pedigrees
  • < 1 second pedigree rendering
  • 90% lineage data completeness target
  • 25% increase in listing credibility

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Epic: Complete Breeding Management System - Phase 2

Priority: P1 | Effort: 9 weeks | Value: User Retention Develop comprehensive breeding program tools including pairing management, clutch tracking, and breeding outcome optimization. Services: repti-animal, repti-core Applications: web-breeder
As a breeder, I want to manage breeding pairs
  • Create and manage breeding pairs with genetic predictions
  • Track pairing history and breeding attempts
  • Set breeding goals and genetic objectives
  • Monitor breeding success rates and outcomes
As a breeder, I want to track clutches and offspring
  • Log clutch information (lay date, incubation details, hatch rates)
  • Track individual offspring with automatic parent linking
  • Record genetic outcomes and morph expression
  • Manage offspring through growth and development stages
As a breeder, I want breeding analytics and optimization
  • Calculate genetic probability for potential pairings
  • Analyze breeding success patterns and trends
  • Optimize pairing decisions for genetic diversity
  • Track seasonal breeding patterns and calendar management
  • Python genetic calculation engine in repti-animal service
  • FastAPI breeding prediction algorithms
  • SNS/SQS notifications via repti-core service
  • PostgreSQL market data analysis for pricing
  • Basic ML recommendations (future: dedicated AI service)
  • 30% improvement in breeding success rates
  • 50% increase in user session duration
  • 80% feature adoption among active breeders
  • 25% increase in subscription conversions

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Epic: Pedigree Verification & Trust System - Phase 2

Priority: P1 | Effort: 8 weeks | Value: Market Differentiation Implement multi-level pedigree verification system with expert review, genetic testing integration, and Gold Standard program. Services: repti-animal, repti-community, repti-core Applications: web-breeder, web-public
As a breeder, I want pedigree verification
  • Submit pedigrees for expert verification with supporting documentation
  • Track verification status and requirements for each animal
  • Achieve Gold Standard status for 4+ generation verified lineages
  • Export professional pedigree certificates with verification levels
As a buyer, I want lineage trust
  • View verification levels for all animals (self-reported to lab-confirmed)
  • See expert verification history and supporting documentation
  • Trust Gold Standard animals as premium verified stock
  • Access complete verification audit trails
As an expert, I want to maintain quality standards
  • Review submitted pedigrees for accuracy and completeness
  • Validate genetic claims against breeding outcomes
  • Contribute to community verification through peer review
  • Maintain reputation through accurate verification decisions
  • Multi-level verification workflow system
  • Expert reviewer assignment and management
  • Documentation upload and storage system
  • Verification audit trail and history tracking
  • Gold Standard algorithm and badge system
  • Integration hooks for genetic testing labs
  • 30% of animals achieve verification above self-reported
  • 5% achieve Gold Standard status within first year
  • 95% expert reviewer satisfaction with verification tools
  • 80% buyer confidence improvement in verified animals

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Epic: Enhanced Marketplace Features - Phase 2

Priority: P1 | Effort: 6 weeks | Value: Revenue Growth Expand marketplace capabilities with advanced search, seller tools, and buyer protection to increase transaction volume. Services: repti-commerce, repti-community Applications: web-public, web-breeder
As a buyer, I want advanced discovery tools
  • Saved searches with notifications
  • Advanced filtering (genetics, lineage, price)
  • Marketplace recommendations
  • Wishlist and comparison tools
As a seller, I want powerful listing tools
  • Bulk listing management
  • Promotional listing features
  • Advanced pricing strategies
  • Performance analytics and insights
  • PostgreSQL full-text search for advanced filtering
  • SNS/SQS real-time notifications system
  • Basic recommendation algorithms in repti-commerce
  • @ReptiDex/ui analytics dashboard components
  • Stripe payment processing optimization
  • 40% increase in search engagement
  • 25% improvement in conversion rates
  • $25K+ monthly marketplace volume
  • 4.5+ average seller rating

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Epic: AI-Enhanced Search & Discovery - Phase 2

Priority: P1 | Effort: 8 weeks | Value: User Experience & Retention Transform basic search into intelligent discovery using AI-powered search capabilities to improve user engagement and platform value. Services: repti-community, repti-animal, repti-commerce Applications: web-public, web-breeder
As a buyer, I want intelligent search that understands my needs
  • Natural language queries (“red ball python with good genetics”)
  • Visual search using uploaded photos for similar animals
  • Smart suggestions and auto-complete based on intent
  • Semantic search across descriptions and lineage data
  • Contextual recommendations based on search history
As a breeder, I want enhanced content discovery
  • AI-powered similar animal recommendations
  • Intelligent tagging and categorization of listings
  • Smart content optimization suggestions
  • Automated trait extraction from descriptions
  • Cross-platform search across animals, care guides, and forums
As a community member, I want comprehensive content search
  • Unified search across animals, forums, care guides, and breeders
  • Question answering from reptile care knowledge base
  • Intelligent forum topic suggestions
  • Expert answer recommendations
  • Related content discovery across platform
Search Infrastructure Decision:
  • Amazon Kendra (preferred): Purpose-built for intelligent search with ML
  • Amazon OpenSearch (alternative): More customizable but requires more ML engineering
Implementation Requirements:
  • Real-time indexing of animal listings, care guides, and forum content
  • Natural language processing for query understanding
  • Vector embeddings for semantic similarity search
  • Machine learning models for ranking and relevance
  • Image recognition for visual search capabilities
  • Multi-modal search combining text, images, and structured data
Performance Standards:
  • Sub-second response times for complex queries
  • 95% search relevance accuracy based on user interactions
  • Support for 1000+ concurrent search requests
  • Intelligent caching for popular queries
User Engagement:
  • 40% increase in search query success rate
  • 60% improvement in time-to-find relevant content
  • 25% increase in user session duration
  • 35% improvement in search-to-conversion rate
Business Impact:
  • 20% increase in marketplace transaction volume
  • 30% improvement in content discovery engagement
  • 15% reduction in support queries due to better self-service
  • Enhanced user retention through improved experience
Technical Performance:
  • < 500ms average search response time
  • 99.5% search service uptime
  • Support for complex multi-criteria queries
  • Seamless scaling to platform growth

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Epic: Community Forums & Knowledge Sharing - Phase 2

Priority: P1 | Effort: 6 weeks | Value: Engagement Build comprehensive community platform with species-specific forums, expert Q&A, and educational content system. Services: repti-community Applications: web-public, web-breeder
As a community member, I want species-specific discussion
  • Participate in species-focused forums and discussion groups
  • Ask questions and receive expert answers from verified breeders
  • Share breeding experiences, challenges, and success stories
  • Access curated educational content and care guides
As an expert breeder, I want to share knowledge
  • Answer questions and provide guidance in areas of expertise
  • Publish care guides and educational content
  • Build reputation through community contributions (Keeper Kudos)
  • Moderate discussions and maintain quality standards
As a beginner, I want learning resources
  • Access species-specific care guides and husbandry information
  • Follow educational content from verified experts
  • Participate in beginner-friendly discussions
  • Get personalized advice for specific situations
  • PostgreSQL forum and discussion thread architecture
  • Content management system for educational resources
  • Expert verification and moderation tools
  • Keeper Kudos reputation system implementation
  • Full-text search for forums and content
  • Notification system for forum activity
  • 60% community participation rate
  • 500+ forum posts monthly
  • 80% question response rate within 24 hours
  • 100+ published care guides and educational resources
  • 4.5+ average content quality rating

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Phase 3: Growth & Optimization (P2 - Medium)

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Epic: Advanced Analytics & Business Intelligence - Phase 3

Priority: P2 | Effort: 8 weeks | Value: Insights & Growth Develop comprehensive analytics and business intelligence tools for both platform management and user insights. Services: repti-core, repti-analytics (new)
Applications: web-admin, web-breeder
As a breeder, I want business insights
  • Sales performance analytics
  • Breeding success rate tracking
  • Market trend analysis
  • Customer behavior insights
As a platform admin, I want operational insights
  • User acquisition and retention metrics
  • Marketplace health indicators
  • Revenue and growth tracking
  • System performance monitoring
  • PostgreSQL analytics views and materialized views
  • CloudWatch + Grafana analytics pipeline
  • @ReptiDex/ui interactive dashboard creation
  • FastAPI custom report generation endpoints
  • Basic statistical analysis (future: ML service)
  • 50+ predefined analytics reports
  • < 5 second dashboard load times
  • 70% user engagement with analytics
  • 20% improvement in business decisions

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Epic: Mobile Application Development - Phase 3

Priority: P2 | Effort: 12 weeks | Value: Market Expansion Develop native mobile applications to expand platform accessibility and user engagement. Services: All backend services
Applications: mobile-app (new)
As a mobile user, I want full platform access
  • Complete animal management on mobile
  • Mobile-optimized marketplace browsing
  • Push notifications for important events
  • Offline capability for basic functions
As a breeder, I want mobile-first features
  • Quick photo uploads from breeding facilities
  • Mobile breeding record updates
  • Location-based marketplace features
  • Mobile payment processing
  • React Native development
  • Offline-first architecture
  • Push notification system
  • Mobile-optimized image handling
  • Location services integration
  • 50% mobile user adoption within 6 months
  • 4.5+ app store ratings
  • 30% increase in user engagement
  • 25% boost in marketplace activity

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Epic: AI-Powered Features - Phase 3

Priority: P2 | Effort: 10 weeks | Value: Innovation Leadership Implement AI-driven features for genetic predictions, market insights, and automated platform management. Services: repti-ai (new), repti-animal, repti-commerce
Applications: All frontend applications
As a breeder, I want AI breeding assistance
  • Automated genetic probability calculations
  • AI-suggested breeding pairs
  • Market demand predictions
  • Optimal pricing recommendations
As a buyer, I want personalized recommendations
  • ML-powered animal suggestions
  • Price trend predictions
  • Genetic compatibility scoring
  • Investment potential analysis
  • Machine learning model development
  • GPU infrastructure for training
  • Real-time prediction serving
  • Model monitoring and updates
  • Privacy-compliant data processing
  • 85% accuracy in genetic predictions
  • 30% improvement in breeding success
  • 40% increase in buyer satisfaction
  • 15% boost in marketplace efficiency

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Epic: Integration Ecosystem - Phase 3

Priority: P2 | Effort: 6 weeks | Value: Platform Expansion Create integrations with existing reptile community tools and third-party services. Services: repti-integrations (new), repti-core
Applications: All applications
As a user, I want seamless tool integration
  • Import data from existing breeding software
  • Social media sharing capabilities
  • Payment gateway options
  • Shipping carrier integrations
As a developer, I want API access
  • RESTful API documentation
  • GraphQL query interface
  • Webhook event system
  • Third-party app marketplace
  • ALB API gateway with path-based routing
  • OAuth 2.0 via repti-core authentication service
  • SNS webhook delivery system
  • FastAPI rate limiting and CloudWatch monitoring
  • Developer portal in web-public application
  • 10+ third-party integrations
  • 100+ developer API registrations
  • 95% API uptime
  • 25% increase in platform stickiness

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Phase 4: Market Leadership (P3 - Low)

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Epic: Enterprise & Professional Features - Phase 4

Priority: P3 | Effort: 15 weeks | Value: Premium Revenue Develop advanced features targeting large-scale breeding operations and professional reptile businesses. Services: All services with enterprise extensions
Applications: web-enterprise (new), enhanced existing apps
As an enterprise breeder, I want advanced management
  • Multi-location facility management
  • Staff access control and permissions
  • Advanced inventory tracking
  • Enterprise-grade reporting
As a reptile business, I want commercial features
  • White-label platform options
  • Custom branding and domains
  • Bulk operation tools
  • Priority support and SLA
  • Multi-tenancy architecture
  • Advanced RBAC system
  • Custom domain routing
  • Enterprise SSO integration
  • Dedicated support infrastructure
  • $5K+ monthly enterprise subscriptions
  • 95% enterprise customer retention
  • < 24 hour enterprise support response
  • 50+ enterprise customer acquisition

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Epic: Global Platform Expansion - Phase 4

Priority: P3 | Effort: 12 weeks | Value: Market Growth Expand platform capabilities for international users with localization and regional features. Services: All services with i18n support
Applications: All applications with localization
As an international user, I want localized experience
  • Multi-language platform support
  • Local currency and payment methods
  • Region-specific species databases
  • International shipping integration
As a global breeder, I want cross-border commerce
  • International marketplace visibility
  • Cross-border payment processing
  • Import/export documentation
  • International breeder verification
  • Internationalization framework
  • Multi-currency payment processing
  • Regional species taxonomy
  • Time zone handling
  • Compliance with international regulations
  • 5+ supported languages
  • 20% international user adoption
  • 15+ supported countries
  • $50K+ international revenue annually

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Epic: Advanced Research & Conservation Tools - Phase 4

Priority: P3 | Effort: 18 weeks | Value: Industry Leadership Partner with research institutions and conservation organizations to provide advanced genetic and conservation tools. Services: repti-research (new), enhanced existing services
Applications: web-research (new), enhanced existing apps
As a researcher, I want population genetics tools
  • Population-level genetic analysis
  • Conservation status tracking
  • Research data contribution tools
  • Scientific publication integration
As a conservationist, I want impact tracking
  • Species recovery monitoring
  • Breeding program effectiveness
  • Genetic diversity preservation
  • Conservation success metrics
  • Advanced genetic analysis algorithms
  • Research data sharing protocols
  • Conservation database integration
  • Scientific workflow tools
  • Publication and citation tracking
  • 5+ research institution partnerships
  • 10+ published research papers
  • 25% improvement in conservation outcomes
  • Recognition as industry research leader

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Epic Dependencies & Sequencing

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Critical Path Dependencies

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Resource Allocation

  • Backend Development: 60% of effort (6 consolidated services, FastAPI, PostgreSQL)
  • Frontend Development: 30% of effort (4 web applications, 2 shared packages)
  • DevOps & Infrastructure: 10% of effort (Docker Compose, AWS setup, monitoring)

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Risk Mitigation

  • Technical Risks: Proof of concept development for complex features
  • Market Risks: MVP validation with early adopters
  • Resource Risks: Phased hiring and contractor augmentation
  • Timeline Risks: Buffer time built into each epic estimate

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Success Measurement Framework

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

User Metrics

  • Monthly Active Users (MAU)
  • User Registration Rate
  • User Retention (30, 90, 365 days)
  • Feature Adoption Rate

Business Metrics

  • Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
  • Marketplace Transaction Volume
  • Subscription Conversion Rate
  • Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)

Platform Metrics

  • System Uptime (99.9% target)
  • API Response Times (< 200ms)
  • Database Performance
  • Security Incident Rate (zero tolerance)

Quality Metrics

  • Bug Report Rate
  • User Satisfaction Score
  • Support Ticket Resolution Time
  • Code Coverage (>80%)

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Milestone Gates

Each epic includes defined milestone gates with specific success criteria that must be met before proceeding to dependent epics or next phases.
This epic roadmap provides a strategic framework for ReptiDex development, balancing rapid MVP delivery with long-term market leadership goals. The roadmap prioritizes basic pet owner needs first to build user base, then expands to professional breeder features. Business operations are tracked separately in the Business Operations Roadmap. Regular review and adjustment based on market feedback and business priorities is essential for success.