daily-notification-plugin/docs/NEXT_STEPS.md

Next Steps for iOS Implementation

Author: Matthew Raymer
Date: 2025-11-04
Status: 🎯 READY FOR NEXT PHASE

Current Status Summary

✅ Completed

1. iOS Plugin Compilation - All Swift errors resolved, plugin builds successfully
2. Test App Setup - Both iOS test apps configured with plugin integration
3. Documentation - Comprehensive guides and status tracking created
4. Build Scripts - Automated build scripts for both test apps

⚠️ Manual Step Required

CocoaPods Installation - Cannot be automated:

• Requires Ruby >= 2.7.0 (system has 2.6.10)
• Needs user interaction (sudo password or Homebrew installation)
• See docs/COCOAPODS_INSTALLATION.md for instructions

❌ Pending

API Method Implementation - 43 methods missing (9/52 implemented)

Recommended Next Steps (Priority Order)

Option 1: Implement Critical API Methods (Recommended)

Why: Test apps are ready, but plugin lacks essential methods for basic functionality.

Priority 1: Core Scheduling Methods (Most Critical)

// These are the most commonly used methods
- scheduleDailyNotification()      // Main scheduling method
- getNotificationStatus()           // Status checking
- cancelAllNotifications()          // Cancellation

Priority 2: Permission & Status Methods

- checkPermissionStatus()          // Permission checking
- requestNotificationPermissions() // Permission requests
- getBatteryStatus()                // Battery info

Priority 3: Configuration Methods

- configureNativeFetcher()          // Native fetcher setup
- setActiveDidFromHost()            // TimeSafari integration
- updateStarredPlans()              // Starred plans

Priority 4: Content Management

- getContentCache()                 // Cache access
- clearContentCache()               // Cache management
- getContentHistory()               // History access

Estimated Effort:

• Priority 1: 2-3 hours
• Priority 2: 1-2 hours
• Priority 3: 2-3 hours
• Priority 4: 1-2 hours
• Total: 6-10 hours for critical methods

Option 2: Test Current Implementation

Why: Verify what we have works before adding more.

Steps:

1. Install CocoaPods (manual step)
2. Run pod install in both test apps
3. Build and test in Xcode
4. Verify existing 9 methods work correctly
5. Document any issues found

Estimated Effort: 1-2 hours (after CocoaPods installation)

Option 3: Database Access Methods

Why: Many Android methods rely on database access.

Methods to implement:

• getSchedules() / createSchedule() / updateSchedule() / deleteSchedule()
• getContentCacheById() / saveContentCache()
• getConfig() / setConfig()
• getCallbacks() / registerCallbackConfig()
• getHistory()

Estimated Effort: 4-6 hours

Implementation Strategy

Phase 1: Critical Methods (Week 1)

1. Core scheduling methods (Priority 1)
2. Permission & status methods (Priority 2)
3. Basic testing with test apps

Phase 2: Configuration & Integration (Week 2)

1. Configuration methods (Priority 3)
2. Content management (Priority 4)
3. TimeSafari integration methods

Phase 3: Database & Advanced (Week 3)

1. Database access methods
2. History and statistics
3. Advanced features

Phase 4: Testing & Polish (Week 4)

1. Full test suite
2. iOS-specific optimizations
3. Documentation updates

Quick Start: Implement First Critical Method

Target: scheduleDailyNotification() - Most commonly used method

Steps:

1. Review Android implementation in android/src/main/java/com/timesafari/dailynotification/DailyNotificationPlugin.kt
2. Create iOS equivalent in ios/Plugin/DailyNotificationPlugin.swift
3. Use existing iOS scheduling infrastructure (UNUserNotificationCenter)
4. Test with test apps
5. Document iOS-specific behavior

Reference Android Method:

@PluginMethod
fun scheduleDailyNotification(call: PluginCall) {
    // Android implementation
    // Convert to iOS using UNUserNotificationCenter
}

Decision Matrix

Option	Value	Effort	Risk	Recommendation
Implement Critical Methods	High	Medium	Low	✅ Best choice
Test Current Implementation	Medium	Low	Low	Good for validation
Database Methods	High	High	Medium	Do after critical methods

Recommendation

Start with Option 1: Implement Critical API Methods

Rationale:

1. Test apps are ready but can't be fully tested without core methods
2. Critical methods are needed for any real usage
3. Foundation is solid (plugin compiles, structure is good)
4. Can test incrementally as methods are added

First Method to Implement: scheduleDailyNotification()

This is the most important method and will:

• Enable basic functionality
• Provide pattern for other methods
• Allow immediate testing
• Unblock further development

Resources

• iOS Sync Status - Complete API comparison
• Android Plugin Source - Reference implementation
• iOS Plugin Source - Current iOS implementation
• TypeScript Definitions - API contracts

Next Action

Recommended: Start implementing scheduleDailyNotification() method in iOS plugin.

This will:

1. Provide immediate value
2. Establish implementation patterns
3. Enable testing
4. Unblock further development