From e02c8805f2f1ddb566e5d819c24802b37abc753a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrei Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:52:59 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add comprehensive features backlog for Bible reader MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Created detailed backlog document tracking all planned features: **Phase 1 (Completed):** - Typography controls - Multi-color highlighting - Mobile gestures - WCAG AAA accessibility **Phase 2 (Planned - High Priority):** - Text-to-speech with voice control - Parallel Bible view (2-3 versions side-by-side) - Cross-references panel - Export functionality (PDF, DOCX, Markdown) - Reading plans with progress tracking - Rich text study notes - Tags & categories system - Speed reading mode (RSVP) - Focus mode enhancements - Custom fonts & dyslexia support **Phase 3 (Future):** - AI-powered smart suggestions - Reading analytics dashboard - Social & collaboration features - Enhanced offline experience - Advanced search & discovery Includes: - Priority matrix with estimated timelines - Technical implementation notes - Database schema requirements - API endpoints to create - Third-party service integrations - Performance optimization checklist - Resource references and standards Total: 15 feature areas with 100+ specific items 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude --- FEATURES_BACKLOG.md | 473 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 473 insertions(+) create mode 100644 FEATURES_BACKLOG.md diff --git a/FEATURES_BACKLOG.md b/FEATURES_BACKLOG.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d90a02c --- /dev/null +++ b/FEATURES_BACKLOG.md @@ -0,0 +1,473 @@ +# Bible Reader - Features Backlog + +This document tracks planned features and enhancements for the Bible Reader module based on 2025 state-of-the-art reading standards. + +## ✅ Phase 1 - Core Reading Experience (COMPLETED) + +### Typography & Customization ✅ +- [x] Enhanced typography controls (letter/word/paragraph spacing) +- [x] Max line length control (50-100ch) +- [x] Font family selection (serif/sans-serif) +- [x] Theme support (light/dark/sepia) +- [x] Reading mode (distraction-free) + +### Highlighting & Annotations ✅ +- [x] Multi-color highlighting system (7 colors) +- [x] Inline annotations for highlights +- [x] Database persistence (Prisma) +- [x] Full CRUD API endpoints +- [x] Theme-aware highlight colors + +### Mobile Experience ✅ +- [x] Swipe left/right for chapter navigation +- [x] Tap zones for quick navigation (25% left/right) +- [x] Smooth page transitions (fade + scale) +- [x] Touch-optimized gestures +- [x] Settings toggles for mobile features + +### Accessibility (WCAG AAA) ✅ +- [x] Enhanced contrast ratios (7:1+ for all themes) +- [x] 2px visible focus indicators +- [x] ARIA live regions for screen readers +- [x] Skip navigation link +- [x] Full keyboard navigation +- [x] 200% zoom support without content loss + +--- + +## 📋 Phase 2 - Advanced Reading Features + +### Priority: HIGH + +#### 1. Text-to-Speech (TTS) +**User Value:** Accessibility, multitasking, learning styles +**Complexity:** Medium +**Implementation:** +- [ ] Integrate Web Speech API +- [ ] Voice selection (male/female, languages) +- [ ] Speed control (0.5x - 2.0x) +- [ ] Pitch control +- [ ] Auto-advance to next chapter +- [ ] Highlight current verse being read +- [ ] Pause/resume/stop controls +- [ ] Background playback support +- [ ] Verse-level navigation (skip to verse) +- [ ] Persistent player bar (sticky) + +**Technical Notes:** +- Use `window.speechSynthesis` API +- Store TTS preferences in localStorage +- Handle browser compatibility (fallback for unsupported browsers) +- Consider premium voices via third-party APIs (Amazon Polly, Google Cloud TTS) + +#### 2. Parallel Bible View +**User Value:** Study, comparison, translation verification +**Complexity:** Medium +**Implementation:** +- [ ] Side-by-side layout (2-3 versions) +- [ ] Synchronized scrolling +- [ ] Version selector per pane +- [ ] Responsive layout (stack on mobile) +- [ ] Verse alignment highlighting +- [ ] Diff view for text differences +- [ ] Quick swap versions +- [ ] Column width adjustment +- [ ] Independent highlighting per version +- [ ] Export comparison view + +**Technical Notes:** +- Use CSS Grid for flexible layout +- Implement scroll synchronization with IntersectionObserver +- Store selected versions in URL params +- Consider performance with multiple API calls + +#### 3. Cross-References Panel +**User Value:** Context, deeper understanding, study +**Complexity:** Medium +**Implementation:** +- [ ] Fetch cross-references from database/API +- [ ] Display in collapsible sidebar +- [ ] Show preview on hover +- [ ] Click to navigate to reference +- [ ] Group by category (parallel passages, quotations, themes) +- [ ] Visual indicators in text (superscript letters) +- [ ] Filter by reference type +- [ ] Add custom cross-references +- [ ] Bidirectional linking +- [ ] Search cross-references + +**Technical Notes:** +- Requires cross-reference data in database +- Use OpenBible.info cross-reference data or similar +- Implement lazy loading for performance +- Add caching for frequently accessed references + +#### 4. Export Functionality +**User Value:** Sharing, printing, offline study +**Complexity:** Medium-High +**Implementation:** +- [ ] Export to PDF (with highlights/notes) +- [ ] Export to DOCX (Microsoft Word) +- [ ] Export to Markdown +- [ ] Export to plain text +- [ ] Include/exclude highlights option +- [ ] Include/exclude notes option +- [ ] Custom cover page +- [ ] Table of contents +- [ ] Verse number formatting options +- [ ] Print-optimized layout + +**Technical Notes:** +- Use jsPDF or pdfmake for PDF generation +- Use docxtemplater for DOCX +- Server-side generation for better quality +- Consider file size limits +- Add download progress indicator + +--- + +### Priority: MEDIUM + +#### 5. Reading Plans with Progress Tracking +**User Value:** Discipline, goal achievement, spiritual growth +**Complexity:** High +**Implementation:** +- [ ] Pre-defined reading plans (Bible in 1 year, 90 days, etc.) +- [ ] Custom reading plan builder +- [ ] Daily reading reminders +- [ ] Progress tracking (days completed, streak) +- [ ] Calendar view of plan +- [ ] Catch-up mode (reschedule missed days) +- [ ] Plan sharing/importing +- [ ] Reading plan templates +- [ ] Notifications for daily readings +- [ ] Statistics and insights + +**Technical Notes:** +- Database schema for reading plans +- Cron job for daily notifications +- Integration with calendar apps (iCal export) +- Push notifications via service worker + +#### 6. Rich Text Study Notes +**User Value:** In-depth study, organization, knowledge retention +**Complexity:** Medium +**Implementation:** +- [ ] Rich text editor (WYSIWYG) +- [ ] Formatting options (bold, italic, lists, headers) +- [ ] Image embedding +- [ ] Link insertion +- [ ] Code snippets (for Hebrew/Greek) +- [ ] Markdown support +- [ ] Note templates +- [ ] Folder organization +- [ ] Search within notes +- [ ] Export notes separately + +**Technical Notes:** +- Use TipTap or Quill editor +- Store notes in database (JSON format) +- Implement full-text search +- Add image upload to cloud storage + +#### 7. Tags & Categories System +**User Value:** Organization, discovery, thematic study +**Complexity:** Medium +**Implementation:** +- [ ] Create custom tags +- [ ] Tag highlights and notes +- [ ] Tag autocomplete +- [ ] Tag-based filtering +- [ ] Tag cloud visualization +- [ ] Predefined tag library (themes, topics) +- [ ] Nested tags/categories +- [ ] Tag merging and renaming +- [ ] Tag usage statistics +- [ ] Share tags with community + +**Technical Notes:** +- Many-to-many relationship in database +- Implement tag search with fuzzy matching +- Add tag color coding +- Consider hierarchical tags (parent/child) + +#### 8. Speed Reading Mode +**User Value:** Time efficiency, comprehension training +**Complexity:** Medium +**Implementation:** +- [ ] RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) mode +- [ ] Adjustable WPM (200-1000) +- [ ] Focus point indicator +- [ ] Chunking (display 1-3 words at a time) +- [ ] Pause on punctuation +- [ ] Comprehension checkpoints +- [ ] Eye training exercises +- [ ] Speed reading tutorials +- [ ] Progress tracking (WPM improvement) +- [ ] Customizable display area + +**Technical Notes:** +- Use setInterval for word display timing +- Implement optimal fixation point (slightly left of center) +- Add keyboard shortcuts for control +- Store reading speed in user preferences + +#### 9. Focus Mode Enhancements +**User Value:** Concentration, reduced distraction +**Complexity:** Low-Medium +**Implementation:** +- [ ] Dimming/masking of surrounding text +- [ ] Guided reading line (follows scroll) +- [ ] Spotlight mode (highlight current paragraph) +- [ ] Blur surrounding content +- [ ] Reading ruler overlay +- [ ] Focus intensity adjustment +- [ ] Auto-scroll with adjustable speed +- [ ] Bionic reading format (bold first letters) +- [ ] Sentence-by-sentence mode +- [ ] Breathing reminders during reading + +**Technical Notes:** +- Use CSS filters and opacity +- Implement scroll-linked animations +- Add smooth auto-scroll with requestAnimationFrame +- Consider accessibility implications + +#### 10. Custom Fonts & Dyslexia Support +**User Value:** Readability, accessibility, personal preference +**Complexity:** Medium +**Implementation:** +- [ ] Google Fonts integration +- [ ] Upload custom fonts +- [ ] Dyslexia-friendly fonts (OpenDyslexic, Lexend) +- [ ] Font preview +- [ ] Font size presets (small, medium, large, extra-large) +- [ ] Font weight adjustment +- [ ] Letter spacing presets for dyslexia +- [ ] Color filter overlays (yellow, blue, green) +- [ ] High contrast mode +- [ ] Font pairing recommendations + +**Technical Notes:** +- Use @font-face for custom fonts +- Add font loading optimization +- Store font preferences in user profile +- Implement font subsetting for performance + +--- + +## 📋 Phase 3 - Smart Features & Analytics + +### Priority: FUTURE + +#### 11. AI-Powered Smart Suggestions +**User Value:** Discovery, deeper study, personalized experience +**Complexity:** High +**Implementation:** +- [ ] Related verses based on current reading +- [ ] Thematic verse discovery +- [ ] Semantic search (not just keyword) +- [ ] AI-generated study questions +- [ ] Automatic verse categorization +- [ ] Personalized reading recommendations +- [ ] Smart highlighting suggestions +- [ ] Context-aware cross-references +- [ ] Reading pattern analysis +- [ ] AI study companion chatbot + +**Technical Notes:** +- Integrate OpenAI API or local LLM (Ollama) +- Use vector embeddings for semantic search +- Implement RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) +- Cache AI responses for performance +- Consider API costs and rate limits + +#### 12. Reading Analytics Dashboard +**User Value:** Insights, motivation, goal tracking +**Complexity:** High +**Implementation:** +- [ ] Reading heatmap (most-read passages) +- [ ] Time tracking per book/chapter +- [ ] Reading streak visualization +- [ ] Words read counter +- [ ] Comprehension metrics (re-read rate, highlight density) +- [ ] Reading speed over time +- [ ] Favorite books/chapters +- [ ] Reading goals (daily, weekly, monthly) +- [ ] Progress towards Bible completion +- [ ] Shareable achievements/badges + +**Technical Notes:** +- Store reading events in time-series database +- Use Chart.js or Recharts for visualizations +- Implement background tracking (respectful of privacy) +- Add data export (GDPR compliance) + +#### 13. Social & Collaboration Features +**User Value:** Community, accountability, shared learning +**Complexity:** High +**Implementation:** +- [ ] Share highlights with friends +- [ ] Public/private notes toggle +- [ ] Verse discussions (comments) +- [ ] Group study sessions +- [ ] Shared reading plans +- [ ] Follow friends' reading activity +- [ ] Reading groups/communities +- [ ] Social sharing (Twitter, Facebook) +- [ ] Collaborative notes (Google Docs style) +- [ ] Leaderboards (reading streaks, completion) + +**Technical Notes:** +- Implement permissions system (public/private/friends) +- Real-time collaboration with WebSockets +- Privacy controls and moderation +- Social media API integration +- Consider COPPA compliance for younger users + +#### 14. Enhanced Offline Experience +**User Value:** Reliability, data savings, offline access +**Complexity:** Medium-High +**Implementation:** +- [ ] Selective chapter download +- [ ] Smart pre-fetching based on reading history +- [ ] Background sync of highlights/notes +- [ ] Conflict resolution for offline edits +- [ ] Delta sync (only changed data) +- [ ] Offline search indexing +- [ ] Download progress indicator +- [ ] Storage management (clear cache) +- [ ] Offline-first architecture +- [ ] Service worker optimization + +**Technical Notes:** +- Expand PWA capabilities +- Use IndexedDB for local storage +- Implement sync queue for offline changes +- Add background sync API +- Optimize for low storage devices + +#### 15. Advanced Search & Discovery +**User Value:** Research, quick access, deep study +**Complexity:** Medium-High +**Implementation:** +- [ ] Full-text search across all versions +- [ ] Advanced filters (book, testament, keywords) +- [ ] Search within highlights/notes +- [ ] Regular expression search +- [ ] Proximity search (words near each other) +- [ ] Wildcard and fuzzy search +- [ ] Search history +- [ ] Saved searches +- [ ] Search suggestions/autocomplete +- [ ] Visual search results (context preview) + +**Technical Notes:** +- Implement full-text search in database (PostgreSQL) +- Use Elasticsearch for advanced search +- Add search result ranking algorithm +- Cache frequent searches + +--- + +## 🎯 Implementation Priority Matrix + +| Feature | User Impact | Complexity | Priority | Estimated Time | +|---------|-------------|------------|----------|----------------| +| Text-to-Speech | High | Medium | 🔴 High | 2-3 weeks | +| Parallel Bible View | High | Medium | 🔴 High | 2 weeks | +| Cross-References Panel | High | Medium | 🔴 High | 2 weeks | +| Export Functionality | High | Medium-High | 🔴 High | 2-3 weeks | +| Reading Plans | Medium | High | 🟡 Medium | 3-4 weeks | +| Rich Text Notes | Medium | Medium | 🟡 Medium | 2 weeks | +| Tags & Categories | Medium | Medium | 🟡 Medium | 1-2 weeks | +| Speed Reading Mode | Medium | Medium | 🟡 Medium | 2 weeks | +| Focus Mode Enhanced | Low-Medium | Low-Medium | 🟡 Medium | 1 week | +| Custom Fonts | Low-Medium | Medium | 🟡 Medium | 1 week | +| AI Suggestions | Medium-High | High | 🔵 Future | 4-6 weeks | +| Analytics Dashboard | Medium | High | 🔵 Future | 3-4 weeks | +| Social Features | Medium | High | 🔵 Future | 4-6 weeks | +| Enhanced Offline | Low-Medium | Medium-High | 🔵 Future | 2-3 weeks | +| Advanced Search | Medium | Medium-High | 🔵 Future | 2-3 weeks | + +--- + +## 📊 Technical Debt & Infrastructure + +### Database Schema Updates Needed +- [ ] Cross-references table +- [ ] Reading plans table +- [ ] Study notes table (rich text) +- [ ] Tags table (many-to-many with highlights) +- [ ] Reading events table (analytics) +- [ ] User preferences expansion + +### API Endpoints to Create +- [ ] `/api/cross-references` - Fetch cross-references +- [ ] `/api/reading-plans` - CRUD for reading plans +- [ ] `/api/notes` - Rich text study notes +- [ ] `/api/tags` - Tag management +- [ ] `/api/export` - Generate exports (PDF, DOCX, etc.) +- [ ] `/api/tts/voices` - Available TTS voices +- [ ] `/api/analytics/reading-events` - Track reading activity +- [ ] `/api/search/advanced` - Advanced search + +### Third-Party Services to Integrate +- [ ] Web Speech API (built-in) +- [ ] Amazon Polly / Google Cloud TTS (premium voices) +- [ ] OpenBible.info API (cross-references) +- [ ] jsPDF / pdfmake (PDF generation) +- [ ] OpenAI API (AI features) +- [ ] Elasticsearch (advanced search) +- [ ] SendGrid/Mailgun (reading plan reminders) + +### Performance Optimizations +- [ ] Implement virtual scrolling for long chapters +- [ ] Add code splitting for features +- [ ] Optimize bundle size (tree shaking) +- [ ] Add server-side caching (Redis) +- [ ] Implement CDN for static assets +- [ ] Database query optimization (indexes) +- [ ] Image optimization for exports + +--- + +## 🔗 Resources & References + +### Design Inspiration +- Kindle (Amazon) - Reading experience, highlighting +- Apple Books - Annotations, themes +- Readwise Reader - Highlighting, export +- Instapaper - Reading mode, fonts +- Medium - Typography, focus mode + +### Technical Standards +- WCAG 2.1 Level AAA - Accessibility +- PWA Best Practices - Offline experience +- Material Design 3 - UI components +- Web Speech API - Text-to-speech +- Service Worker API - Background sync + +### Data Sources +- OpenBible.info - Cross-references +- Blue Letter Bible API - Study resources +- BibleGateway - Verse references +- ESV API - Bible text +- YouVersion API - Reading plans + +--- + +## 📝 Notes + +- All new features should maintain WCAG AAA accessibility +- Mobile-first approach for all implementations +- Consider performance impact on low-end devices +- Ensure all features work offline where applicable +- Add comprehensive tests for new features +- Update documentation as features are added + +--- + +**Last Updated:** 2025-10-10 +**Current Phase:** Phase 1 Complete ✅ +**Next Milestone:** Phase 2A - High Priority Features