Open World Map | Development Plan

Project Snapshot

Development Approach

AI-Assisted + Expert Audits

Methodology

Agile

Phase 1 (3 months)

MVP Done

Deployment

Testing

Documentation

Phase 2 (6-9 months)

UX & Research

Merchant Live

Admin & Integrations

Project Timeline 2026

Development Kickoff Phase 2 Complete

Phase 1

Phase 2: Growth

2.5

JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Phase 1: Core Platform

Objective: Deliver fully functional, audited MVP ready for market launch in Malta and Kenya

Milestones

✓

Foundation Complete

Completed — Setup, architecture, auth system

✓

Core Features

Completed — Map, feed, pins, keyword engine

✓

Social & Safety

Completed — Messaging, Who's Around, SOS

Launch Ready

Code Audits, Testing, Deployment & Documentation

Feature Scope (14 Features)

User AuthenticationCritical

Signup, login, password reset, session management

User ProfilesCritical

Creation, editing, reputation display, badges

Real-Time MapCritical

Interactive map with location tracking, pin display, filtering

Dynamic Pin SystemCritical

Automatic pin generation from posts via keyword detection

Map SearchCritical

Keyword search functionality within map interface

City DetectionHigh

Automatic location recognition, content localization

Community FeedCritical

Post creation, media upload, likes, comments, hashtags

Keyword Detection EngineCritical

Automatic categorization (traffic, safety, amenities, deals)

Basic ModerationHigh

Content reporting, user blocking, admin flags

Who's AroundHigh

Opt-in live user locations with proximity indicators

Direct MessagingHigh

Private user-to-user messaging with notifications

Push NotificationsHigh

Alerts for messages, nearby activity, emergencies

SOS Safety SystemCritical

One-tap emergency broadcast to nearby users — no competitor offers this

Basic GamificationMedium

Points system, badges, city leaderboards

Development Schedule

Component	Description
Project Setup	Next.js scaffolding, TypeScript config, CI/CD pipeline
Database Architecture	PostgreSQL schema, PostGIS setup, Prisma ORM configuration
Authentication System	Firebase Auth integration, JWT handling, session management
API Foundation	Route structure, middleware, error handling, validation (Zod)
Real-Time Infrastructure	Supabase Realtime channels, WebSocket handling
File Storage Setup	Firebase Storage buckets, upload handling, CDN configuration

Deliverables

Dev environment configured Database schema implemented Auth flows functional API architecture established

Component	Description
Map Integration	Mapbox GL JS setup, custom styling, controls
Pin System	Pin rendering, clustering, filtering, interactions
Map Search	Keyword search implementation, results display
Location Tracking	GPS integration, accuracy handling, permissions
City Detection	Boundary detection, city transitions, notifications
Geo-Queries	PostGIS proximity queries, spatial indexing

Deliverables

Interactive map with custom styling Pin display with clustering Search functionality on map City detection system active

Component	Description
Community Feed	Feed UI, infinite scroll, pull-to-refresh
Post Creation	Text/media composer, location tagging, validation
Media Handling	Image upload, optimization, gallery display
Keyword Detection Engine	Content analysis, category mapping, automatic pin generation
Engagement System	Likes, comments, hashtags, search
User Profiles	Profile pages, editing, public view, badges display

Deliverables

Fully functional community feed Post creation with media support Keyword-to-pin automation User profiles with reputation

Component	Description
Who's Around	Presence system, opt-in toggle, proximity display
Direct Messaging	Conversation UI, real-time delivery, read receipts
Push Notifications	Firebase FCM integration, notification handling

Deliverables

Live user location sharing (opt-in) Real-time private messaging Push notification system active

Component	Description
SOS Button	UI component, always-accessible placement
Alert Broadcasting	Real-time broadcast to nearby users, radius logic
Alert Management	Acknowledgments, status tracking, resolution
SMS Fallback	Twilio integration for critical alerts

Deliverables

One-tap SOS functionality Broadcast to nearby users SMS fallback for emergencies Alert lifecycle management

Component	Description
Points System	Points allocation logic, balance tracking
Badges	Achievement definitions, unlock logic, display
Leaderboards	City-based rankings, calculation, caching

Deliverables

Points awarded for user actions Badge system with achievements City leaderboards functional

Component	Description
Design System	Component library, Tailwind theme, shadcn/ui setup
Responsive Layouts	Mobile-first design, breakpoint handling
PWA Configuration	Service worker, manifest, install prompts
Accessibility	ARIA labels, keyboard navigation, screen reader support

Deliverables

Consistent design system Mobile-optimized layouts PWA installable Accessibility standards met

Component	Description
Unit Testing	Component and function tests
Integration Testing	API and database tests
E2E Testing	Critical user flows (Playwright)
Performance Testing	Load testing, optimization

Deliverables

Comprehensive test coverage

Component	Description
Production Deployment	Firebase Hosting setup, environment config, domains
Monitoring Setup	Cloud Error Reporting, Firebase Analytics, alerting

Deliverables

Production environment live Monitoring configured

Component	Description
Technical Documentation	API docs, deployment guide, architecture docs
User Documentation	End-user guide, FAQ

Deliverables

Documentation complete

Specialist Requirements — Expert Audits and Support

Additional costs may incur.

Security Auditor

Pre-launch security audit, penetration testing

DevOps Consultant

Infrastructure review, scaling verification

Phase 1 Gate Criteria

Fully functional platform, security audit passed, performance targets met, 500 user capacity verified

Phase 2

Phase 2: Growth & Expansion

Duration: 6 months | Objective: Scale platform capabilities based on user feedback, add merchant ecosystem, and prepare for native apps

Milestones

UX & Research

Month 2 — Research complete, improvements deployed

Merchant Live

Month 3 — Merchant platform launched

Admin & Integrations

Month 5 — Dashboard, local integrations active

Phase 2 Complete

Month 6 — Offline, optimization, native prep

Feature Scope (11 Features)

UX ResearchCritical

User interviews, usability testing, analytics review

UX OptimizationCritical

Interface improvements based on research findings

Merchant PlatformHigh

Business accounts, deal creation, dashboard

Merchant Geo-TargetingHigh

Location-based promotion targeting

Merchant AnalyticsMedium

Views, clicks, redemption tracking

Advanced Admin DashboardHigh

User management, content moderation, analytics

Local Integrations (Malta)High

Local payment methods, service integrations

Local Integrations (Kenya)High

M-Pesa integration, local services

Offline SupportMedium

Core functionality in low/no connectivity

Performance OptimizationHigh

Based on real-world usage patterns

Native App PreparationMedium

Architecture planning, API optimization

Specialist Requirements — Expert Audits and Support

Additional costs may incur.

UX Researcher

User interviews, usability testing facilitation

Payment Integration Specialist

M-Pesa and local payment implementation

Security Auditor

Post-merchant launch security review

Phase 2 Gate Criteria

Merchant ecosystem live, local integrations active, 5,000+ user capacity verified

Phase 2.5

Phase 2.5: Website Development for App Discovery

Objective: Create a marketing website to drive app discovery, user acquisition, and brand awareness

Component	Description
Landing Page	Hero section, value proposition, feature highlights
App Store Links	iOS App Store and Google Play download buttons
Feature Showcase	Interactive sections showcasing app capabilities
Community Preview	Live feed preview, user testimonials, social proof
SEO Optimization	Search engine optimization for app discovery
Analytics Integration	Conversion tracking, user journey analytics

Deliverables

Responsive marketing website App store integration SEO-optimized pages Conversion tracking

Key Dates

January 2026

Development Kickoff

March 2026

Alpha Release (Internal)

May 2026

Beta Release (Limited)

Oct-Dec 2026

Phase 2 Complete