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Roadmap

7.x

Fixes & Improvements

  • Clean up controllers
  • Reduce the main Repository class by using traits
  • Revisit the InteractWithRepositories trait and clean model queries accordingly
  • Clean up all tests using AssertableJson [x]
  • Make sure the include matches array key firstly, and secondly the relationship name
  • Improve performance for queries and relationships

Features

  • Adding support for custom ActionLogs (ie ActionLog::register("project marked active by user Auth::id()", $project->id))
  • Ensure $with loads relationship in show requests
  • Make sure any action isn't permitted unless the Model Policy exists
  • Having a helper method that allow to return data using the repository from a custom controller PostRepository::withModels(Post::query()->take(5)->get())->include('user')->serializeForShow()
  • Serialize nested relationships
  • Ability to make an endpoint public using a policy method
  • Load specific fields for nested relationships
  • Load nested for relationships with a nested level higher than 2
  • Shorter definition of Related fields

8.x

Fixes

  • Adding Larastan support
  • Drop Psalm
  • Adding PestPHP support
  • Adding support for PHPStan and configure the level 4
  • Request validations should be rewritten

Features

  • Adding a command that lists all Restify registered routes php artisan restify:routes
  • UI for Restify
  • Support for Laravel 10
  • Custom namespace and base directory for repositories
  • Deprecate show and use view as default policy method for show requests
  • Deprecate store and use create as default policy method for store requests so it's Laravel compatible

9.x

Fixes & Improvements

  • Complete Larastan integration and PHPStan Level 4 support
  • Finalize PestPHP testing framework migration
  • Request validation system overhaul
  • Policy method standardization (view instead of show, create instead of store)
  • Performance optimization for large datasets
  • Memory usage optimization for bulk operations

10.0.0 - MCP

Features

  • Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for AI agents
  • Token-optimized field serialization for AI contexts
  • Advanced MCP server implementation with authentication
  • Complete UI for Restify (web-based API management interface)
  • Enhanced action logging with detailed audit trails
  • Advanced query caching with intelligent invalidation
  • Support for Laravel 12.x

10.0.0 - The Breakthrough Release

Vision

Laravel Restify 10.0.0 represents a paradigm shift, positioning itself as the definitive Laravel API framework with enterprise-grade features, cutting-edge developer experience, and industry-first innovations.

🚀 Tier 1: Core Differentiators

Auto-Generated GraphQL Schema & Resolvers ✅

  • Dual REST/GraphQL API support from existing repositories
  • Automatic schema generation with php artisan restify:graphql:generate
  • GraphQL type mapping from Restify fields
  • Resolver class generation for CRUD operations
  • Authentication mocking for console context
  • Preview mode with detailed file generation overview
  • Lighthouse GraphQL integration support
  • Built-in GraphQL subscriptions for real-time data (planned for future)
  • Impact: Only Laravel package offering unified REST/GraphQL APIs

TypeScript SDK Auto-Generation

  • Auto-generated TypeScript client from API routes
  • Full type safety with IntelliSense support
  • React/Vue/Angular integration helpers
  • Automatic API client updates on schema changes
  • Impact: Best-in-class developer experience

Real-Time Broadcasting Integration

  • WebSocket support for live API updates
  • Server-Sent Events for real-time notifications
  • Built-in broadcasting for CRUD operations
  • Laravel Echo integration out of the box
  • Impact: Enables collaborative and live applications

🏢 Tier 2: Enterprise Features

Built-in Multi-Tenancy & Team Management

  • Native tenant isolation with automatic scoping
  • Organization and team management APIs
  • Hierarchical permission systems
  • Tenant-aware caching and performance optimization
  • Impact: Enterprise SaaS applications ready out of the box

Advanced Monitoring & Observability

  • Request tracing and performance metrics
  • Health check endpoints with custom monitors
  • Prometheus/Grafana integration
  • Query performance insights and slow query detection
  • Rate limiting with detailed analytics
  • Impact: Production-ready monitoring and optimization

Visual API Designer & Documentation

  • Interactive schema designer with drag-drop interface
  • Auto-generated OpenAPI 3.0 specifications
  • Live API playground with authentication
  • Automated testing suite generation
  • Impact: 60% faster API development and documentation

🤖 Tier 3: AI & Modern Features

Enhanced MCP Capabilities (Building on existing foundation)

  • AI-powered query optimization suggestions
  • Natural language to API query translation
  • Automated test case generation from AI analysis
  • Smart field recommendations based on usage patterns
  • Impact: Most AI-friendly API framework in the market

Advanced Caching & Performance

  • Redis-based intelligent response caching
  • Query result caching with dependency-based invalidation
  • CDN integration for file fields and static content
  • Background job integration for heavy operations
  • Database query optimization with automated indexing suggestions
  • Impact: 10x performance improvement for complex APIs

Developer Experience Revolution

  • Hot-reload API development with instant updates
  • Visual debugging tools for API requests/responses
  • Automated API testing with AI-generated test scenarios
  • One-command deployment with Docker containers
  • Impact: Fastest API development cycle in Laravel ecosystem

🎯 Market Positioning

With Laravel Restify 10.0.0, we establish market leadership by becoming:

  • The Only Unified Solution: First Laravel package offering both REST and GraphQL APIs
  • Most Developer-Friendly: Auto-generated TypeScript SDKs and visual tools
  • Enterprise-Ready: Built-in multi-tenancy, monitoring, and scalability
  • AI-First Architecture: Most advanced AI integration in API frameworks
  • Performance Leader: Advanced caching and optimization built-in

📈 Success Metrics

  • Developer Adoption: 50k+ monthly downloads (current: ~15k)
  • Enterprise Clients: 100+ companies using multi-tenancy features
  • Community Growth: 5k+ GitHub stars (current: ~2k)
  • Documentation Quality: 95%+ developer satisfaction scores
  • Performance Benchmarks: 10x improvement in response times

🗓 Implementation Timeline

Phase 1 (Months 1-3): Foundation Revolution

  1. GraphQL Schema Generation
  2. TypeScript SDK Auto-Generation
  3. Real-Time Broadcasting

Phase 2 (Months 4-6): Enterprise Transformation

  1. Multi-Tenancy System
  2. Advanced Monitoring & Observability
  3. Visual API Designer

Phase 3 (Months 7-8): AI & Performance Excellence

  1. Enhanced MCP Features
  2. Advanced Caching & Performance
  3. Developer Experience Tools