V0.3 Release: Documentation & Versioning Updates

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This document outlines the finalization of the v0.3 release, focusing on documentation updates, versioning, and roadmap adjustments for the AgentFoundryExamples and spacetime-visualizer projects.

Summary

Goal

The primary goal is to officially publish the v0.3 release notes, update the project roadmap, and implement necessary version bumps to accurately reflect the delivered features within the spacetime-visualizer project. This ensures clarity and proper communication of the project's current state and future direction.

Context

Following the implementation of the orbit fix, along with the addition of new visuals and export functionalities, it's crucial that the release artifacts (documentation, changelog, etc.) clearly communicate the scope of these changes. This provides stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the enhancements and improvements included in the v0.3 release. A well-defined release helps manage expectations and ensures everyone is on the same page regarding the project's capabilities.

Plan

The plan involves a series of focused steps to ensure a smooth and informative release:

  1. Version Bump and Changelog Update: Increment the package and application version to 0.3. Simultaneously, update the CHANGELOG.md file to comprehensively detail the orbit fix, the addition of gravitational waves, the implementation of orbital trails, and the inclusion of GIF/MP4 export functionalities. This step ensures that users are fully aware of the changes introduced in this release.

  2. Documentation and Roadmap Refresh: Refresh the project's documentation (docs/), README.md file, and roadmap (docs/roadmap.md) to accurately reflect the available features. This includes explicitly noting any roadmap items that have been deferred for future releases. Clear and up-to-date documentation is essential for user understanding and project maintainability.

  3. Roadmap Outline: Clearly outline the upcoming work in dedicated roadmap sections to maintain transparency regarding the project's future development plans. This provides stakeholders with a clear vision of the project's direction and allows for informed contributions and feedback.

  4. Documentation Verification: Thoroughly verify that all documentation references the necessary .env settings and includes testing guidance derived from prior issues. This ensures that users have the information they need to properly configure and test the application.

Risks

A significant risk is the potential for missing or incomplete release notes, which could lead to confusion among stakeholders regarding the scope of the delivered features. This could result in misinterpretations of the project's capabilities and hinder effective collaboration.

Avoid

It's crucial to avoid introducing any new feature work during the versioning and documentation process. This ensures that the release remains focused on the intended scope and prevents the introduction of unexpected issues or inconsistencies.

Path Scope

The scope of this task encompasses the following files and areas within the project:

  • package.json: For updating the project's version number.
  • CHANGELOG.md: For documenting the changes included in the v0.3 release.
  • docs/roadmap.md: For updating the project's roadmap and outlining future plans.
  • README.md: For providing an overview of the project and its features.

Acceptance Criteria

The successful completion of this task is contingent upon meeting the following acceptance criteria:

  • [ ] The project version accurately reflects v0.3 in all relevant locations.
  • [ ] The CHANGELOG.md file comprehensively documents the orbit fix, the addition of gravitational waves, the implementation of orbital trails, and the inclusion of GIF/MP4 exports.
  • [ ] The roadmap clearly highlights completed items, deferred features, and goals for the next iteration.
  • [ ] The README.md file and other documentation align with the new capabilities and provide clear configuration guidance.

Edge Cases

The following edge cases need to be considered and addressed during the implementation of this task:

  • Version Already at 0.3: If the project version is already at 0.3, an incremental patch notation (e.g., 0.3.1) should be used, along with a clear explanation of the patch in the changelog.
  • Roadmap Deferred Items: The roadmap must clearly label deferred items instead of deleting them, ensuring transparency regarding the project's evolution.
  • Documentation Consistency: Ensure that the documentation remains consistent, even if build metadata is auto-incremented elsewhere (e.g., in the package-lock.json file).

Definition of Done

This task is considered complete when the following criteria are met:

  • [ ] All Acceptance Criteria for this task are fully implemented.
  • [ ] The project builds and compiles without errors.
  • [ ] No known critical performance, security, or UX regressions are introduced.
  • [ ] Unit tests are written for all new and updated logic, ensuring important branches and edge cases are covered. These tests should provide confidence in the correctness of the implemented functionality.
  • [ ] Integration tests are written where behavior spans multiple components or systems, verifying the interaction between different parts of the application.
  • [ ] Regression tests are added or updated so that previously broken or critical scenarios remain covered, preventing the reintroduction of known issues.
  • [ ] Redundant tests are avoided; prioritize increasing meaningful coverage of new or changed behavior, focusing on testing the most important aspects of the code.
  • [ ] Documentation (comments, READMEs, API docs, etc.) is updated to reflect the changes in behavior, configuration, or usage, ensuring that users have access to accurate and up-to-date information.
  • [ ] Existing tests are not modified or deleted just to make them pass. Only change a test if it is clearly incorrect or no longer matches the requirements, and explain why in a comment or commit message.
  • [ ] All tests pass after your changes, indicating that the changes are working as expected.
  • [ ] Any required configuration, migrations, or feature flags are added and tested, ensuring that the application is properly configured for the new release.

Dependencies and Target OS

When introducing new dependencies, you MUST pin versions and ensure a lockfile is created or updated to reflect them. Target environment is Linux; prefer OS-portable solutions wherever possible. All diagrams should be in Mermaid whenever possible. Changes should be paired with updated documentation in relevant places to make maintenance easy.

To learn more about versioning best practices, check out this resource on Semantic Versioning.