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

**Priority 2: Permission & Status Methods**
```swift
- checkPermissionStatus()          // Permission checking
- requestNotificationPermissions() // Permission requests
- getBatteryStatus()                // Battery info
```

**Priority 3: Configuration Methods**
```swift
- configureNativeFetcher()          // Native fetcher setup
- setActiveDidFromHost()            // TimeSafari integration
- updateStarredPlans()              // Starred plans
```

**Priority 4: Content Management**
```swift
- 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**:
```kotlin
@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](IOS_SYNC_STATUS.md) - Complete API comparison
- [Android Plugin Source](../android/src/main/java/com/timesafari/dailynotification/DailyNotificationPlugin.kt) - Reference implementation
- [iOS Plugin Source](../ios/Plugin/DailyNotificationPlugin.swift) - Current iOS implementation
- [TypeScript Definitions](../src/definitions.ts) - 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