# TODO - EzQt_App

## 🎯 **Priority Tasks**

### **High Priority**
- [ ] **Fix EzApplication Tests** - Resolve QApplication singleton conflicts
- [ ] **Improve Test Coverage** - Target 90%+ coverage across all modules
- [ ] **CLI Enhancement** - Add more project templates and utilities
- [ ] **Documentation Updates** - Keep all docs in sync with latest changes

### **Medium Priority**
- [ ] **Performance Optimization** - Optimize resource loading and widget rendering
- [ ] **Error Handling** - Improve error messages and debugging information
- [ ] **Testing Infrastructure** - Modernize test framework and fixtures
- [ ] **Code Quality** - Implement linting and formatting standards

### **Low Priority**
- [ ] **Examples Gallery** - Create comprehensive example applications
- [ ] **Plugin System** - Design extensible plugin architecture
- [ ] **CI/CD Pipeline** - Set up automated testing and deployment
- [ ] **Performance Benchmarks** - Add performance testing suite

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## 🧪 **Testing Improvements**

### **Current Status**
- **Total Tests**: 214/221 passing (97% success rate)
- **Coverage**: ~57% overall
- **Skipped Tests**: 7 tests (EzApplication singleton issues)

### **Immediate Actions**
- [ ] **Research pytest-qt** - Evaluate as alternative to current mocking approach
- [ ] **Implement Test Isolation** - Fix QApplication singleton conflicts
- [ ] **Add Integration Tests** - Test complete application workflows
- [ ] **Performance Tests** - Add benchmarks for critical operations

### **Long-term Goals**
- [ ] **100% Test Coverage** - Target for all public APIs
- [ ] **Automated Testing** - CI/CD integration with GitHub Actions
- [ ] **Test Documentation** - Comprehensive testing guide
- [ ] **Mocking Strategy** - Standardize Qt component mocking

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## 🚀 **Feature Development**

### **CLI Enhancements**
- [ ] **More Templates** - Add specialized project templates
- [ ] **Interactive Mode** - Guided project creation wizard
- [ ] **Plugin Management** - Install and manage EzQt_App plugins
- [ ] **Project Migration** - Tools for upgrading existing projects

### **Framework Improvements**
- [ ] **Plugin Architecture** - Extensible widget and component system
- [ ] **Theme Engine** - Advanced theming with CSS-like syntax
- [ ] **Performance Profiling** - Built-in performance monitoring
- [ ] **Debug Tools** - Enhanced debugging and logging capabilities

### **Documentation**
- [ ] **API Reference** - Auto-generated API documentation
- [ ] **Video Tutorials** - Screen recordings for complex features
- [ ] **Migration Guides** - Step-by-step upgrade instructions
- [ ] **Best Practices** - Comprehensive development guidelines

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## 🔧 **Technical Debt**

### **Code Quality**
- [ ] **Type Annotations** - Complete type hints for all functions
- [ ] **Error Handling** - Consistent error handling patterns
- [ ] **Code Documentation** - Improve docstrings and comments
- [ ] **Code Style** - Enforce consistent coding standards

### **Architecture**
- [ ] **Module Organization** - Better separation of concerns
- [ ] **Dependency Management** - Optimize package dependencies
- [ ] **Resource Management** - Improve memory and resource handling
- [ ] **Configuration System** - Centralized configuration management

### **Performance**
- [ ] **Memory Optimization** - Reduce memory footprint
- [ ] **Startup Time** - Faster application initialization
- [ ] **Widget Rendering** - Optimize widget drawing and updates
- [ ] **Resource Loading** - Efficient asset loading and caching

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## 📦 **Packaging & Distribution**

### **PyPI Distribution**
- [ ] **Automated Releases** - GitHub Actions for PyPI publishing
- [ ] **Wheel Distribution** - Optimize package size and installation
- [ ] **Platform Support** - Windows, macOS, Linux compatibility
- [ ] **Version Management** - Semantic versioning automation

### **Documentation Hosting**
- [ ] **ReadTheDocs** - Host comprehensive documentation
- [ ] **API Documentation** - Auto-generated from code
- [ ] **Example Gallery** - Interactive example showcase
- [ ] **Community Resources** - User-contributed examples and tutorials

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## 🌟 **Future Vision**

### **Short-term (3-6 months)**
- [ ] **Stable 3.2.0 Release** - All tests passing, 90%+ coverage
- [ ] **Enhanced CLI** - Professional command-line interface
- [ ] **Complete Documentation** - Comprehensive guides and references
- [ ] **Performance Optimization** - Faster startup and rendering

### **Medium-term (6-12 months)**
- [ ] **Plugin Ecosystem** - Third-party widget and component support
- [ ] **Advanced Theming** - CSS-like theme engine
- [ ] **Developer Tools** - IDE integration and debugging tools
- [ ] **Community Growth** - User base expansion and contributions

### **Long-term (12+ months)**
- [ ] **Enterprise Features** - Advanced deployment and management
- [ ] **Cloud Integration** - Remote configuration and updates
- [ ] **Mobile Support** - Cross-platform mobile applications
- [ ] **AI Integration** - Smart widget suggestions and automation

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## 📊 **Metrics & Goals**

### **Quality Metrics**
- **Test Coverage**: Target 90%+ (Current: 57%)
- **Code Quality**: A+ rating on CodeClimate
- **Documentation**: 100% API coverage
- **Performance**: <2s startup time, <100MB memory usage

### **Community Goals**
- **GitHub Stars**: 100+ (Current: ~10)
- **PyPI Downloads**: 1000+ monthly downloads
- **Contributors**: 10+ active contributors
- **Issues Resolution**: <48h response time

### **Technical Goals**
- **Zero Breaking Changes** - Maintain backward compatibility
- **100% Type Coverage** - Complete type annotations
- **Cross-platform Support** - Windows, macOS, Linux
- **Modern Python Support** - Python 3.8+ compatibility

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## 🔄 **Maintenance**

### **Regular Tasks**
- [ ] **Dependency Updates** - Monthly security and feature updates
- [ ] **Documentation Review** - Quarterly documentation updates
- [ ] **Performance Monitoring** - Continuous performance tracking
- [ ] **Community Support** - Regular issue triage and support

### **Code Maintenance**
- [ ] **Refactoring** - Quarterly code cleanup and optimization
- [ ] **Security Audits** - Regular security vulnerability checks
- [ ] **Compatibility Testing** - Test with latest Python and Qt versions
- [ ] **Performance Profiling** - Identify and fix performance bottlenecks

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## 📝 **Notes**

### **Current Focus**
The immediate priority is fixing the EzApplication test issues to achieve 100% test passing rate. This will improve code quality and enable more confident development.

### **Success Criteria**
- All tests passing (0 skipped tests)
- 90%+ test coverage
- Professional CLI interface
- Comprehensive documentation
- Active community engagement

### **Resources**
- [PySide6 Documentation](https://doc.qt.io/qtforpython/)
- [pytest-qt Documentation](https://pytest-qt.readthedocs.io/)
- [Click Framework](https://click.palletsprojects.com/)
- [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/) 