Contributing to Development¶
How to Contribute¶
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Implement the feature
- Add tests
- Update documentation
- Submit a pull request
Development Guidelines¶
Code Style¶
- Follow PEP 8
- Use type hints
- Write comprehensive docstrings
- Maintain test coverage above 90%
Testing Requirements¶
- Unit tests for all new features
- Integration tests for complex features
- Performance tests for optimization features
- Documentation tests for examples
Documentation Standards¶
- Update README for user-facing changes
- Add API documentation for new methods
- Include usage examples
- Update changelog
Feature Request Process¶
- Create an issue describing the feature
- Discuss the design with maintainers
- Create a design document if needed
- Implement the feature following guidelines
- Submit for review
Priority Guidelines¶
High Priority: - Bug fixes - Security improvements - Performance optimizations - Core functionality enhancements
Medium Priority: - New file format support - Advanced features - Framework integrations - Documentation improvements
Low Priority: - Nice-to-have features - Experimental features - UI/UX improvements - Additional examples
Timeline¶
Q1 2024¶
- XML and INI format support
- Enhanced caching system
- Basic conflict resolution
Q2 2024¶
- Batch operations
- Cross-format merging
- Advanced validation
Q3 2024¶
- Remote configuration support
- Security features
- Monitoring and metrics
Q4 2024¶
- Framework integrations
- Cloud integrations
- Database integration
Long-term Vision¶
Ultimate Goals¶
- Universal Configuration Management: Support for all major configuration formats
- Cloud-Native: Seamless integration with cloud services
- Enterprise-Ready: Full enterprise features and compliance
- Ecosystem Integration: Deep integration with popular frameworks
- Performance Excellence: Sub-millisecond operations for large configurations
- Developer Experience: Intuitive API with excellent tooling
Research Areas¶
- AI-Powered Configuration: Machine learning for configuration optimization
- GraphQL Integration: Query configuration data with GraphQL
- WebAssembly Support: Run YAPFM in browsers
- Blockchain Integration: Immutable configuration storage
- Edge Computing: Distributed configuration management
This roadmap is a living document that evolves based on community feedback and changing requirements. Contributions and suggestions are always welcome!