# Slipmat Development Process
Slipmat is developed with a very open process. The developer documentation (opens new window) explains everything in great detail but for most users there's justa couple of important things to know and follow: how to report issues and the roadmap.
NOTE
Slipmat is a community project. That means everyone in the Slipmat community can help and affect the development process.
# How To Report Issues
Everything related to Slipmat code lives on Slipmat GitLab (opens new window). You need to register a free GitLab account (opens new window) in order to report and follow issues.
- Before submitting an issue, search the open issues list (opens new window)
- If your issue or feature request isn't alredy submitted, submit a new issue (opens new window)
# Roadmap
The roadmap is a longer term plan of upcoming features and development. Things on this roadmap will change during the initial beta phase. See the details from attached GitLab ticket links.
| Stage | Description | Timetable | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha 0 | Basic project and server structure | Q1/2021 | #41 (opens new window) | Done |
| Alpha 1 | Basic user functionality | Q1/2021 | #41 (opens new window) | 🏃 In progress |
| Alpha 2 | Basic artist fuctionality | Q1/2021 | N/A | Planned |
| Beta 1 | Deeper user functionality | Q1/2021 | N/A | Planned |
| Beta 2 | Deeper artist functionality | Q2/2021 | N/A | Planned |
| v3 | Stable functionality | Q4/2021 | N/A | Planned |