Development Roadmap
From beta to full-featured platform. Our journey to privacy-first messaging.
Grillparty Beta (1 Week)
Week 1
- →Group creation and management
- →Text message sending/receiving
- →Username-based privacy
- →Basic push notifications
- →Grillparty group (12 testers)
Week 2
- →Image & video sharing
- →Voice messages
- →Admin controls (member management)
- →Message reactions
- →Notification customization
Week 3
- →Message search
- →Message pinning
- →Polls and surveys
- →Performance optimization
- →Bug fixes and stability
Optional features based on feedback
Beta Participation
Duration: 1 week intensive testing
Group Size: 12 participants (Grillparty)
Feedback: Daily sync-ups and issue tracking
Reward: Lifetime premium access for beta testers
Beta Success Criteria
App Stability
Zero crashes during beta
Message Delivery
Within 3 seconds, 99.9% success rate
Privacy
Zero phone number leaks
User Feedback
8/12 testers rate 4+ stars
Post-Beta Roadmap
Phase 2: AI Features
Q3 2026- →Message optimization suggestions
- →Auto-response templates
- →Smart notifications
- →Spam detection & filtering
Phase 3: Video Calls
Q4 2026- →1-on-1 video calls
- →Group video calls (up to 8 participants)
- →Screen sharing
- →Call recording
Phase 4: Advanced Features
Q1 2027- →Screen sharing in calls
- →Bots & automation
- →Custom stickers & emojis
- →Message reactions (extended)
Phase 5: Enterprise
Q2 2027- →Workspace management
- →Advanced permissions
- →Audit logging
- →SSO integration
Long-Term Vision
BABYLON aims to become the go-to platform for privacy-conscious users who refuse to compromise on security or functionality.
- 2026: Core messaging platform with 10K+ users
- 2027: Advanced features (video, AI, enterprise)
- 2028: Global expansion and ecosystem partners
Community-Driven Development
Beta Feedback
Direct input from testers shapes Phase 2 priorities
Open Issues
GitHub issues tracked publicly. Community votes on priorities.
Transparency
Monthly updates on progress, blockers, and upcoming work