Document the Roadmap

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Creating a clone of a complex platform like Meetup.com from scratch is a significant undertaking and requires careful planning. Below, I'll provide you with a list of GitHub issues that you can create for your repository (https://github.com/OpInCo-Community/OpInConnect) to start building a Meetup.com clone. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and should be adapted to your specific requirements and team's capabilities.

1. Project Setup and Initial Configuration:

   • Initialize the Next.js project.
   • Set up the project structure with folders for components, pages, styles, etc.
   • Configure routing within the application.
   • Create a basic layout and design for the site.

2. User Authentication:

   • Implement user registration and login functionality.
   • Allow users to reset their passwords.
   • Set up user sessions and authentication middleware.

3. User Profiles:

   • Create user profiles with fields for name, profile picture, and other relevant information.
   • Allow users to edit their profiles.
   • Implement user profile pictures and cover photos.

4. Event Creation and Management:

   • Enable users to create events with details like title, date, time, location, and description.
   • Implement a rich text editor for event descriptions.
   • Allow event organizers to edit and delete their events.

5. Event Discovery:

   • Implement a search and browse functionality for discovering events.
   • Allow users to filter events by date, location, category, and more.

6. Event Registration and RSVP:

   • Allow users to register for events.
   • Show RSVP status on event pages.
   • Send confirmation emails to attendees.

7. Discussion and Comments:

   • Add a comment system for event pages.
   • Enable discussion threads for events.
   • Implement notifications for new comments.

8. Event Categories and Tags:

   • Create a system for categorizing events.
   • Allow event organizers to add tags to their events.

9. Payment Processing:

   • Implement payment processing for paid events.
   • Enable event organizers to set ticket prices.
   • Handle payment confirmation and receipts.

10. Notifications:

    • Implement email notifications for event updates, RSVPs, and new comments.
    • Add in-app notifications for important events.

11. User Dashboard:

    • Create a dashboard for users to manage their events and profile.
    • Show a list of registered events and past events.

12. Privacy and Security:

    • Implement security measures to protect user data.
    • Ensure user data privacy and compliance with data protection regulations.

13. Admin Panel:

    • Create an admin panel for managing users, events, and reported content.
    • Implement user roles and permissions.

14. Testing:

    • Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure the platform's stability.

15. Documentation:

    • Document the project, including installation and usage instructions.

16. Deployment:

    • Set up deployment pipelines for staging and production environments.

17. Performance Optimization:

    • Optimize the application for performance, including image optimization and caching.

18. SEO and Marketing:

    • Implement SEO best practices for better discoverability.
    • Plan marketing strategies to attract users and event organizers.

19. Feedback and Iteration:

    • Continuously collect user feedback and iterate on the platform.

20. Legal Considerations:

    • Ensure compliance with copyright and trademark issues related to the Meetup.com brand.

Remember that building a platform like Meetup.com is a substantial project, and it's essential to break it down into manageable tasks. This list provides a starting point, and you can add, modify, or prioritize issues based on your team's resources and project goals.