Roadmap

#PATTERN LAB NODE ROADMAP The following is our attempt to forecast future development. Please provide feedback if you feel something needs to be differently prioritized, or contribute!

v2.1.X end of August 2016

• ADD: Implement Pattern Subtype Documentation
• ADD: EPIC: Implement Improved Pattern Metadata Parsing

v2.X.X (upcoming / future)

• ADD: [Support foo.json files inside _data/ that are not listitems.json to be added to the global data object](Implement Pattern Subtype Documentation](https://github.com/pattern-lab/patternlab-node/issues/365)
• ADD: Implement post_install option that loads installed starterkit right away
• ADD: Support .yaml data in addition to .json

v1.X.X Things to resolve now that 2.0.0 is out

• In Review FIX: Patterns with Pattern Parameters Cannot Be Overwritten Downstream
• FIX: Fix #176 infinite reload when index.html is used and custom public/ folder

Unprioritized Enhancements / Ideas

• IN PROGRESS: Release all pattern engines as individual repositories
• ADD: Official demo version off of github pages branch?
• ADD: Native controls
• ADD Plugin support?
• ADD PLUGIN Theme Support
• Refactor Nav building logic
• ADD: Support HTML entities within pattern parameters
• ADD: Add more unit tests!
  • Nav Building / Front end
  • Rendering Pattern with pattern-specific data
  • Rendering Pattern with default data
  • more coverage of getpatternbykey()

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