6.1 Roadmap

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This is a guide only.

Because of the nature of a volunteer-driven project, it isn't possible to say with any certainty what will happen in the next release.

This page collects possibilities for the 6.1 version of Gramps

Schedule

2025-10-01 Agree final roadmap (this document).
2025-11-01 All major features should be merged into master.
T.B.A. Feature freeze.
T.B.A. String freeze.
T.B.A. Final release.* whoosh!!

Policy changes

Project governance

At present, we use a benevolent dictator model. The BD defines the project's strategic direction and has the final say in decisions.

Dependency upgrades

  • Python 3.9 (3.8 will reach end of life status in Oct 2024.)

Database model changes

Are there features that require database change? This should happen in the beginning of the development cycle. List your requirements here.

  • ...

Major goals

This section lists main goals developers want to achieve. Major goals should be started in a GEPS branch. Major goals require a developer and a reviewer.

  • ....

Minor goals

This section lists minor goals developers want to achieve. Minor goals can be done by one developer alone.

  • ....

Rejected Changes

Previous Roadmaps

Discussion

The next release will probably be v6.0 and will mainly be focused on changes to the raw object data format and associated performance enhancements. Changes previously scheduled for v5.3 can wait until v6.1.