🚧 Project Roadmap 🚧
Building in public. Real progress, no BS. Here's what's done, what's cooking, and what's coming next.
✅ What's Live Right Now
Functional features you can actually use (in development mode)
LIVE
Dual-Audience Architecture
Public site for clients at /, crew-only section at /crew with contextual navigation
LIVE
Error Pages
All 11 HTTP error pages with jobsite humor and safety board "days without" counters
LIVE
Circuit Breaker Settings
Functional settings at /settings/breakers with local storage persistence
LIVE
LOTO Permissions
Lockout/tagout permission system at /permissions with state management
LIVE
Design Showcases
Educational pages explaining circuit breakers, LOTO, and error page design philosophy
LIVE
How It Works (Both Versions)
Public version at /how-it-works, crew version at /crew/how-it-works
Currently Under Construction
Active development - expect these soon
IN PROGRESS
Authentication Flow
Login, registration, and crew access request pages with invite-only vetting
IN PROGRESS
Client Onboarding
Project posting form at /hire for clients who need contractor help
IN PROGRESS
Landing Page Polish
Refining / (public home) and /crew (crew hub) for better conversion
🔮 Coming Soon
Next on the build schedule
Job Posting System
Create, browse, and manage job postings with search/filter
Contractor Profiles
Build your profile with skills, equipment, service area, and ratings
Direct Messaging
Real-time messaging between verified crew members
Proposal System
Submit proposals with rates and availability
Reviews & Ratings
Build reputation through completed jobs and peer feedback
Swipe Mode
Tinder-style job browsing for quick opportunity discovery
💭 Future Ideas (Maybe)
Concepts we're thinking about - no promises
Equipment Marketplace
Buy/sell/rent equipment between crew members
Payment Processing
Optional integrated payments (if enough users want it)
Mobile Apps
Native iOS/Android apps (starting with PWA first)
API Access
Programmatic integration for power users
Crew Invitations
Invite other tradespeople to join the network
Analytics Dashboard
Track your jobs, earnings, and network growth
🏗️ Building in Public
Why this roadmap exists and how we prioritize
Most platforms hide their roadmaps behind "coming soon" bullshit or vague promises. We're building SideJob in public because tradespeople deserve transparency. Here's how we decide what to build:
- 1. User requests first. If crew members ask for it repeatedly, it moves up the list.
- 2. Core functionality before fancy features. Job posting works before API access.
- 3. Free forever means free forever. No feature gates, no premium tiers, no bait-and-switch.
- 4. dignity.ink principles guide everything. Privacy, respect, and user data ownership aren't negotiable.
Want something added to the roadmap? Tell the foreman what you need and why. If it makes sense for the crew, we'll build it.
Roadmap last updated: November 10, 2025
Still hammering away...