# Linux_Patch_API - Development Roadmap

## Project Phases

### Phase 1: Foundation
**Target Date:** [TBD]  
**Status:** Not Started

- [ ] Complete all specification documents
- [ ] Set up development environment
- [ ] Initialize git repository
- [ ] Configure CI/CD pipeline
- [ ] Establish security baseline

### Phase 2: Core API Development
**Target Date:** [TBD]  
**Status:** Not Started

- [ ] Implement authentication system
- [ ] Build patch management endpoints
- [ ] Build software management endpoints
- [ ] Implement audit logging
- [ ] Unit test coverage >80%

### Phase 3: Security Hardening
**Target Date:** [TBD]  
**Status:** Not Started

- [ ] Penetration testing
- [ ] Security audit
- [ ] Implement rate limiting
- [ ] Complete threat model validation
- [ ] Compliance review

### Phase 4: Production Readiness
**Target Date:** [TBD]  
**Status:** Not Started

- [ ] Performance optimization
- [ ] Documentation completion
- [ ] Deployment automation
- [ ] Monitoring and alerting
- [ ] User acceptance testing

## Milestones
| Milestone | Description | Target Date |
|-----------|-------------|-------------|
| M1 | Spec completion | [TBD] |
| M2 | Alpha release | [TBD] |
| M3 | Beta release | [TBD] |
| M4 | Production release | [TBD] |

## Risk Register
[List identified risks and mitigation strategies]

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*Following kiro spec-driven development standards*