Like most software SpryPanel is under continual development, however, instead of hiding the direction that we are taking it we are keen to publish our roadmap in order to gain feedback from everyone who uses SpryPanel. In this way we can find out what you like / dislike about SpryPanel and what you would like to see included in it in future releases. If you have any suggestions for SpryPanel, please let us know using the form on the right. We are very keen to take all ideas on board.
We aim to release a new major version of SpryPanel every six months, and new plug-ins as and when we can. The road map below shows were we expect SpryPanel development to head over the next few major versions. This is a predicted road map which will be updated when we come up with new ideas and features for SpryPanel, and as people make their suggestions. Expect it to evolve over time…
SpryPanel 3.0 (Freuchie)
The first version of SpryPanel that have been made available outside web sites designed by SpryMedia.Net (for whom the software was originally developed). This will most likely be the last Primary version change for some time due to its modular nature making it very extensible and new features can be added. This version is the base system with full content editing features.
SpryPanel 3.1 (Peebles)
- Users can be assigned access to edit the content of a web-page, but require to have an administrator approve the pages before they are published online.
Improved installer
- The SpryPanel installer has been completely re-written so that all you have to do is upload SpryPanel to your web-site and run, the installer. No messing around with text configuration files.
Multiple data types for global content
- Just like the standard and list content elements, the global content elements will be able to take on different types.
Improved user interface
- Despite all these new features we will also be focusing on improving the user interface for ease of use - not only for the user but for the administrators as well.
Installation package manager
- Integrated graphical installation manager will automatically check for available plugins / themes and updates and install them. You can then select which packages you wish to update with a single click!
Addition of new content types
- SpryPanel now supports new content types, check as checkboxes and radio buttons to help make a content editors life easier. These changes also filter down to the SpryForm plug-in which also sees several new improvements.
Improved security
- To make your web-site as safe as possible, we have rewritten how SpryPanel deals with users to make it as secure as possible.
New PhotoGallery plugin
- We have developed a new PhotoGallery plug-in which interfaces with the outstanding SlideShow Pro to make editing and updating your super stylish photo gallery with ease.
SpryPanel 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 (Solas)
- The ability to duplicate pages (including their design) and to copy the design of others pages to any other will be added.
File locking
- Flie locking will prevent two users from editing the same content information at the same time, which information from one person might be lost.
Page templating and sever side file handeling
- This will allow an administrator to set page templates, and then allow uses to add pages, so when a page is added it is added on the server as well - no need for ftp.
Advanced inline photo editing
- Photo captions, naming and description capabilities will be added.
Multiple lists
- There are occasions when more than one type of list is required on a particular page. This version will enable this ability.
Document version tracking
- With version tracking you will be able to roll your web-page back to any previous version at anytime that you want.
Database abstraction layer
- The addition of this layer to SpryPanel will enable it to run on any SQL database, not just MySQL (other examples are MSSQL etc).
Complete html/php file editing
- With this advance in SpryPanel you won't need to edit html/php files in a seperate program. You can make code changes through SpryPanel.
File system viewer
- View the files that you have on your servers and up/download them.
Many more
- Please suggest features to us that you would like to see in future versions of SpryPanel.