# Development Roadmap

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**Document Version:** 1.0
**Project:** Student Bazaar
**Document Type:** Development Roadmap
**Status:** Approved
**Last Updated:** 29 June 2026
**Author:** Nemmi Tangha

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# 1. Overview

This roadmap defines the recommended implementation order for Student Bazaar.

The project should be developed incrementally, with each module completed, tested, and verified before proceeding to the next phase.

This approach reduces complexity, improves maintainability, and minimizes integration issues.

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# 2. Development Principles

The project follows these principles:

* Build one module at a time.
* Complete database models before routes.
* Complete backend before frontend enhancements.
* Test every feature before moving to the next phase.
* Follow the approved database architecture.
* Follow the Coding Standards document.
* Do not modify approved business rules without architectural review.

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# 3. Phase 1 – Project Setup

## Objectives

* Create Flask project structure.
* Configure virtual environment.
* Configure MySQL database.
* Configure Flask-SQLAlchemy.
* Configure Flask-Migrate.
* Configure Flask-Mail.
* Configure environment variables.
* Configure logging.
* Configure project settings.

### Deliverables

* Project structure completed.
* Database connection established.
* Development environment verified.

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# 4. Phase 2 – Database Layer

## Objectives

* Create SQLAlchemy models.
* Define foreign key relationships.
* Configure ORM relationships.
* Generate migration files.
* Apply database migrations.

### Deliverables

* All database tables created.
* Relationships verified.
* Initial migration completed.

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# 5. Phase 3 – Authentication Module

## Features

* User registration
* Login
* Logout
* Email verification
* Password reset
* Profile management
* Session management

### Testing

* Registration
* Login
* Email verification
* Password reset
* Authorization
* Session security

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# 6. Phase 4 – Marketplace Module

## Features

* Categories
* Listings
* Image upload
* Listing management
* Favorites
* Search
* Filters
* Listing expiration

### Testing

* CRUD operations
* Image validation
* Ownership validation
* Search functionality

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# 7. Phase 5 – Negotiation Module

## Features

* Initial offers
* Counter-offers
* Offer history
* Offer expiration
* Accepted offers

### Testing

* Offer workflow
* Counter-offers
* Offer validation
* Listing status updates

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# 8. Phase 6 – Chat Module

## Features

* Conversations
* Messages
* Read status
* Rewarded advertisements
* Premium messaging
* Message limits
* Contact information policy

### Testing

* Message delivery
* Conversation creation
* Chat limits
* Premium messaging
* Rewarded advertisement unlocks

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# 9. Phase 7 – Meet-up Module

## Features

* Meet-up scheduling
* Meet-up confirmation
* Meet-up completion
* Meet-up cancellation

### Testing

* Scheduling
* Completion
* Status updates
* Listing completion

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# 10. Phase 8 – Notifications Module

## Features

* Message notifications
* Offer notifications
* Meet-up reminders
* Premium notifications
* Administrative announcements

### Testing

* Notification creation
* Read status
* Notification delivery

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# 11. Phase 9 – Administration Module

## Features

* Report management
* Advertisement management
* Premium subscription management
* Audit logs
* System settings

### Testing

* Administrative permissions
* Report workflow
* Advertisement management
* Audit logging

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# 12. Phase 10 – Frontend Refinement

## Objectives

* Improve responsiveness.
* Improve accessibility.
* Optimize layouts.
* Finalize Bootstrap components.
* Improve user experience.

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# 13. Phase 11 – Testing

## Testing Areas

* Unit Testing
* Integration Testing
* Authentication Testing
* Security Testing
* Database Testing
* UI Testing
* Form Validation
* Permission Testing

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# 14. Phase 12 – Deployment

## Objectives

* Production configuration
* Environment variables
* Database migration
* Static file optimization
* Security verification
* Final deployment

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# 15. Development Milestones

| Milestone       | Status      |
| --------------- | ----------- |
| Documentation   | ✅ Completed |
| Database Design | ✅ Completed |
| Project Setup   | ⬜ Pending   |
| Database Models | ⬜ Pending   |
| Authentication  | ⬜ Pending   |
| Marketplace     | ⬜ Pending   |
| Negotiation     | ⬜ Pending   |
| Chat            | ⬜ Pending   |
| Meet-up         | ⬜ Pending   |
| Notifications   | ⬜ Pending   |
| Administration  | ⬜ Pending   |
| Testing         | ⬜ Pending   |
| Deployment      | ⬜ Pending   |

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# 16. Definition of Done

A development phase is considered complete when:

* Requirements are implemented.
* Code follows Coding Standards.
* Database migrations succeed.
* Business rules are satisfied.
* Security requirements are met.
* Tests pass successfully.
* Documentation is updated.
* Code review is completed.

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# 17. AI-Assisted Development Workflow

Claude Code will be used as a development assistant throughout the project.

For each implementation phase, Claude Code should:

1. Review the relevant documentation.
2. Review the database schema.
3. Generate production-quality Flask code.
4. Follow the approved folder structure.
5. Follow the Coding Standards.
6. Preserve all approved business rules.
7. Avoid introducing unnecessary dependencies.
8. Generate maintainable, modular, and secure code.

Development should proceed sequentially according to this roadmap. New modules should only begin after the current phase has been completed and verified.

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# 18. Conclusion

This roadmap defines the official implementation sequence for Student Bazaar.

Following this roadmap ensures that development remains organized, modular, and aligned with the approved architecture and database design, resulting in a maintainable and scalable Flask application.