ScreenPlayMate Development Plan

1. Technology Stack Selection

• Frontend: React.js or Vue.js for dynamic user interfaces.
• Backend: Node.js with Express.js for scalable server-side operations.
• Database: PostgreSQL for relational data and Redis for caching.
• Real-Time Collaboration: WebSockets (e.g., Socket.io) or WebRTC for low-latency communication.
• Authentication: OAuth 2.0 integration with providers like Google and Apple.
• Cloud Services: AWS or Google Cloud for hosting, storage, and CI/CD pipelines.

2. Feature Development Phases

• Phase 1: Core Functionality
• Script editor with real-time collaboration.
• User authentication and project management.
• Basic formatting tools.
• Phase 2: Advanced Features
• Revision history and version control.
• Commenting system and chat integration.
• Offline access with syncing capabilities.
• Phase 3: Enhancements
• Mobile application development.
• Integration with third-party tools (e.g., cloud storage).
• AI-assisted writing suggestions and analytics.

3. Design & User Experience

• Develop wireframes and prototypes using tools like Figma.
• Conduct user testing sessions to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
• Ensure accessibility standards are met.

💰 Cost Estimation

Assuming a development team with the following composition:

• Frontend Developer: 1
• Backend Developer: 1
• Full-Stack Developer: 1
• UI/UX Designer: 1
• QA Engineer: 1
• Project Manager: 1

1. Development Timeline

• Phase 1: 6 weeks
• Phase 2: 4 weeks
• Phase 3: 4 weeks

Total: 14 weeks

2. Hourly Rate

• $30/hour per team member

3. Monthly Cost

• 6 team members × 160 hours/month × $30/hour = $28,800/month

4. Total Development Cost

• $28,800/month × 3.5 months = $100,800

5. Additional Expenses

• Cloud Services: $500/month × 3.5 months = $1,750
• Third-Party Integrations: $1,000

Total Additional Expenses: $2,750

Grand Total Estimated Cost: $100,800 + $2,750 = $103,550

Functional Specification

Overview

ScreenPlayMate is envisioned as a collaborative, gamified screenwriting platform integral to the Strands project. It aims to facilitate community-driven screenplay development, integrating blockchain-based incentives and governance mechanisms. The MVP focuses on core functionalities to enable immediate collaboration, engagement tracking, and administrative oversight.

1. User Management

• Authentication & Authorization

  • User registration and login via email/password.

  • OAuth integration with platforms like Google and Discord.

  • Role-based access control: Admin, Collaborator, Viewer.

• Profile Management

  • User profiles displaying activity stats, XP, and badges.

  • Editable personal information and preferences.

2. Project & Script Management

• Project Creation

  • Initiate new screenplay projects with titles and descriptions.

  • Assign collaborators with specific roles and permissions.

• Script Editor Integration

  • Embed or link to external script editors (e.g., Arc Studio) for real-time collaboration.

  • Support for importing/exporting scripts in standard formats like .fdx and Fountain.

• Version Control

  • Track changes and maintain revision history.

  • Ability to revert to previous versions.

3. Gamification Layer

• Activity Tracking

  • Monitor user actions such as writing, editing, commenting, and reviewing.

  • Assign XP points based on predefined activity metrics.

• Leaderboards

  • Display rankings based on XP accumulation.

  • Filterable by time frames (daily, weekly, all-time).

• Achievements & Badges

  • Award badges for milestones (e.g., first script, 10,000 words written).

  • Display badges on user profiles.

4. Administrative Dashboard

• User Management

  • View and manage user accounts and roles.

  • Suspend or revoke access as necessary.

• XP Configuration

  • Define and adjust point values for various activities.

  • Set thresholds for achievements and badges.

• Analytics & Reporting

  • Generate reports on user engagement, script progress, and platform usage.

  • Visual dashboards displaying key metrics.

5. Integration with Strands Ecosystem

• Tokenomics

  • Link XP accumulation to $STRAND token rewards.

  • Implement mechanisms for token distribution based on activity.

• Governance

  • Integrate with Snapshot for proposal creation and voting.

  • Allow users to stake tokens for governance participation.

6. Technical Specifications

• Frontend

  • Framework: React.js.

  • Responsive design for desktop and mobile.

  • State management with Redux or Context API.

• Backend

  • Runtime: Node.js with Express.js.

  • RESTful API development.

  • Authentication with JWT.

• Database

  • Relational Database: PostgreSQL.

  • ORM: Sequelize or Prisma.

• DevOps

  • Version control with Git and GitHub.

  • Continuous Integration/Deployment pipelines.

  • Hosting on platforms like AWS, Heroku, or Vercel.

7. Security & Compliance

• Data Protection

  • Encrypt sensitive user data.

  • Regular backups and disaster recovery plans.

• Access Control

  • Implement strict role-based permissions.

  • Monitor and log administrative actions.

8. Timeline & Resource Allocation

• Estimated Development Time: 14 weeks.

• Team Composition:

  • Frontend Developer(s).

  • Backend Developer(s).

  • UI/UX Designer.

  • QA Engineer.

  • Project Manager.

9. Future Enhancements (Post-MVP)

• Real-Time Collaboration

  • Implement in-house script editor with live collaboration features.

• Advanced Gamification

  • Introduce quests, challenges, and seasonal events.

• Mobile Application

  • Develop native apps for iOS and Android platforms.

• AI Integration

  • Incorporate AI tools for script suggestions and grammar checks.