Ghost AI MVP Development Roadmap
Phased Execution Plan
Phase 1: Foundational Setup
- Set Up Project Infrastructure:
- Initialize the React web app (Next.js preferred for routing flexibility).
- Create the dual-window UI layout:
- Left panel for AI chat interface.
- Right panel for live project preview.
- Set up Tailwind CSS for styling.
- Integrate OpenAI API:
- Create backend endpoints to handle user inputs and send them to the OpenAI API.
- Build a prompt structure to generate React components.
Phase 2: Basic AI Functionality
- Develop backend logic to create and save AI-generated components and styles.
- Test basic commands like "Create a header with a logo" or "Add a button."
- Automatically trigger live preview updates when files are modified.
- Implement file upload functionality to handle images and logos.
Phase 3: Customization and Modifications
- Enable AI to modify existing components based on user input.
- Allow AI to generate and update Tailwind CSS styles.
- Add functionality to create new pages and link them to navigation.
- Implement basic undo/redo functionality using session memory.
Phase 4: User Flow and Testing
- Store project data temporarily on the server during the user session.
- Validate AI-generated code to prevent syntax errors.
- Conduct internal testing for usability and edge cases.
- Implement feedback from initial testers to refine features.
Stretch Goals (Optional, Beyond MVP)
- Add a "Deploy Now" button for hosting projects on Vercel, Netlify, or your custom platform.
- Support for adding third-party libraries (e.g., Material-UI, Firebase).
- Allow multiple users to collaborate on the same project in real time.
Timeline Overview
- Foundational Setup: 1-2 Weeks
- Basic AI Functionality: 2-3 Weeks
- Customization/Modification: 2-3 Weeks
- User Flow & Testing: 2-3 Weeks
- Total Time Estimate: 7-11 Weeks (MVP)
