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Introduction

Please note that you can find a fully reviewed version within the Whitepaper. Otherwise, this page is updated more often.

Phase Breakdown

1. (Est 6 weeks) Core Platform
   Build the main site (linuxdump.net) with Markdown redering, article system and a basic user interface.
2. (Est 4 weeks) User Features
   Create account system, subscriptions (subject to change, proposed), login flow, legal pages.
3. (Est 4 weeks) Content System
   Add moderation tools, role management, article approval workflow.
4. (Est 5 weeks) Infrastructure
   Proposed GIT instance (subject to change, proposed), mirror syncs, and backup routines.
5. (Est 3 weeks) Monetisation (Proposed)
   Intergate ad system (Google Adsense) capped at 1 non-content-invasive ad at bottom of page, OpenCollective/PayPal/Stripe for the ad-free optional sub? (proposed, subject to change)
6. (Est 3 weeks) Polish & Launch
   Security Review, responsive UI improvements, initial user onboarding, public beta launch.

Post-Launch Goals

1. Dark Mode, User-custom themes (Custom User CSS for paid memberships?)
2. REST API for external access to content (and mirrors?)
3. Mobile-first UI improvements
4. Read-only archive mode for long-term preservation
5. Federation or federation-ready Git/Mirror features