# ROADMAP-0.38 — Workflow Product Maturity
Everything deferred from v0.37.15 plus what the MVP gate actually
requires: "Team admins build workflows **visually**."
v0.37.15 delivers the plumbing — cancel, unclaim, reassign, stage CRUD
in the FE, queue views. This series builds the product on top of that
plumbing.
---
## Series Overview
```
v0.37.15 Workflow Ownership & Lifecycle (plumbing)
v0.37.16 Projects Surface
v0.37.17 Debug / Model Surface
│
── 0.37 tag ──
│
v0.38.0 Form Builder ← team admins stop writing JSON
v0.38.1 Stage Reorder + Bulk Ops ← queue management at scale
v0.38.2 SLA Alerting ← stale queues self-report
v0.38.3 Visitor Experience ← the public face
v0.38.4 Workflow Templates + Clone ← reuse across teams
v0.38.5 Analytics Dashboard ← throughput, bottlenecks, SLA compliance
│
─ ─ ─ MVP v0.50.0 gate ─ ─ ─
```
**Milestone gates:**
| Milestone | Gate | Meaning |
|-----------|------|---------|
| v0.37 tag | **UI Complete** | Every platform capability has a surface; no features require raw API calls |
| v0.38.0 | **Self-service** | A team admin can build a complete workflow without touching JSON or asking a global admin |
| v0.38.2 | **Operational** | Stale work surfaces automatically; team admins can manage queues without monitoring dashboards |
| v0.38.5 | **Measurable** | Team leads can answer "how long does stage X take" and "where are we bottlenecked" |
---
## v0.38.0 — Form Builder
**The single biggest gap.** `form_template` is currently raw JSON in a
textarea. The MVP gate says "build workflows visually" — this is the
make-or-break.
### Scope
A visual form builder embedded in the stage editor (E2 from the .15
design). Not a standalone surface — it's a panel that opens when you
click "Edit Form" on a `form_only` or `form_chat` stage.
### Fields supported (matching existing TypedFormTemplate)
`text`, `email`, `select`, `number`, `date`, `textarea`, `checkbox`,
`file`. Each with the validation rules already defined in
`models/workflow.go` (min/max length, pattern, min/max value, etc).
### JSX Exemplar
```jsx
/**
* FormBuilder — visual editor for stage form_template
*
* Opens as a slide-out panel from StageEditor.
* Produces a TypedFormTemplate JSON blob on save.
*
* Features:
* - Add/remove/reorder fields
* - Field type picker with type-specific validation config
* - Fieldset grouping (progressive multi-step forms)
* - Conditional visibility (when/op/value)
* - Live preview pane
*/
function FormBuilder({ initial, onSave, onCancel }) {
const [fields, setFields] = useState(initial?.fields || []);
const [fieldsets, setFieldsets] = useState(initial?.fieldsets || []);
const [useFieldsets, setUseFieldsets] = useState((initial?.fieldsets?.length || 0) > 0);
const [preview, setPreview] = useState(false);
function addField(targetFieldset) {
const field = {
key: `field_${Date.now()}`,
type: 'text',
label: '',
required: false,
};
if (useFieldsets && targetFieldset !== undefined) {
// Add to specific fieldset
setFieldsets(fs => fs.map((f, i) =>
i === targetFieldset ? { ...f, fields: [...f.fields, field] } : f
));
} else {
setFields(f => [...f, field]);
}
}
function save() {
const template = useFieldsets
? { fieldsets, hooks: initial?.hooks || null }
: { fields, hooks: initial?.hooks || null };
onSave(template);
}
return (
Form Builder
{preview ? (
) : (
{useFieldsets ? (
) : (
)}
)}
);
}
/**
* FieldEditor — single field configuration row
*
* Inline editing of key, type, label, required, validation, condition.
* Type-specific validation options appear contextually.
*/
function FieldEditor({ field, onChange, onRemove, allFields }) {
function set(k, v) { onChange({ ...field, [k]: v }); }
return (
);
}
```
### BE changes
None. The form builder is pure FE — it produces the same
`TypedFormTemplate` JSON that already exists. The BE validation
in `models/workflow.go` is unchanged.
### Deliverables
| File | What |
|------|------|
| `src/js/sw/components/form-builder/index.js` | FormBuilder root |
| `src/js/sw/components/form-builder/field-editor.js` | FieldEditor, type-specific validators |
| `src/js/sw/components/form-builder/fieldset-editor.js` | Fieldset grouping |
| `src/js/sw/components/form-builder/condition-editor.js` | Conditional visibility |
| `src/js/sw/components/form-builder/preview.js` | Live form preview |
| `src/css/form-builder.css` | Styles |
| Integration into StageEditor (E2 from .15) | "Edit Form" button opens builder |
---
## v0.38.1 — Stage Reorder + Bulk Ops
### Stage drag-and-drop
Replace button-based reorder with drag-and-drop in the stage editor.
No external library — use the HTML5 Drag and Drop API with
`draggable`, `ondragstart`, `ondragover`, `ondrop`.
The reorder PATCH endpoint already exists:
`PATCH /api/v1/teams/:teamId/workflows/:wfId/stages/reorder`
### Bulk assignment operations
Team admins managing 20+ assignments need batch actions.
```jsx
/**
* BulkAssignmentBar — selection-based bulk actions
*
* Appears above the queue when 1+ assignments are selected.
* Actions: bulk cancel, bulk reassign (to specific user).
*/
function BulkAssignmentBar({ selected, teamId, onAction }) {
const [reassignTo, setReassignTo] = useState('');
async function bulkCancel() {
const ok = await sw.confirm(`Cancel ${selected.length} assignments?`, true);
if (!ok) return;
await Promise.all(selected.map(id => sw.api.workflowAssignments.cancel(id)));
sw.toast(`${selected.length} cancelled`, 'success');
onAction();
}
async function bulkReassign() {
if (!reassignTo) return;
await Promise.all(selected.map(id =>
sw.api.workflowAssignments.reassign(id, reassignTo)
));
sw.toast(`${selected.length} reassigned`, 'success');
onAction();
}
return (
{selected.length} selected
);
}
```
### BE changes
None. Bulk ops are client-side `Promise.all` over existing single
endpoints. If performance becomes an issue at scale (50+ assignments),
add a `POST /api/v1/workflow-assignments/bulk` endpoint in a future
patch. YAGNI for now.
---
## v0.38.2 — SLA Alerting
The monitor already computes `sla_breached`. This version makes it
proactive instead of requiring someone to check the dashboard.
### Scheduled SLA scanner
A new periodic task (Go scheduler, not Starlark) that runs every N
minutes:
1. Query active workflow channels with `sla_seconds` configured
2. Compute breach status from `stage_entered_at`
3. For newly breached instances (not yet notified):
- Create notification for the assigned team members
- Emit `workflow.sla_breached` WS event
- If webhook_url configured, fire webhook
### Data changes
Add `sla_notified_at` (nullable timestamp) to the channels table.
The scanner only fires notifications when `sla_notified_at IS NULL`
and the SLA is breached, then sets the timestamp. Prevents duplicate
alerts.
### FE changes
The queue items (E1, E4) already render `sla_breached` badges. Add:
- Pulsing animation on breached badges
- Toast on `workflow.sla_breached` WS event
- Notification bell integration (already wired in .15 via
`notifications.NotifyWorkflowClaimed` pattern)
### Deliverables
| File | What |
|------|------|
| `server/scheduler/sla_scanner.go` | Periodic SLA check |
| `server/notifications/workflow_sla.go` | SLA notification builder |
| Migration: `sla_notified_at` column | Both PG + SQLite |
| FE: badge animation CSS | `src/css/sw-primitives.css` |
---
## v0.38.3 — Visitor Experience
The visitor currently gets a raw workflow surface. After .15 they get
a terminal screen (E5) when their stages are done. This version makes
the visitor experience feel like a product.
### Scope
1. **Branded entry page** — the workflow landing page already supports
branding (`accent_color`, `logo_url`, `tagline`). Extend with:
- Custom welcome text (markdown)
- Background image/gradient
- "Powered by" toggle (hide/show Switchboard branding)
2. **Progress indicator** — visitor sees "Step 1 of N" for their
visible stages only. Internal team stages are invisible. The
progress bar counts only stages where the visitor is the audience.
3. **Email notifications** — optional. When configured on the workflow:
- Collect email at stage 0 (or extract from form data)
- Send "request received" confirmation
- Send "your request is complete" when workflow completes
- No notifications for internal stage transitions
4. **Session resume** — visitor who closes the browser can return to
`/w/:id/:slug` and resume where they left off. Already partially
implemented via `sb_session` cookie. Polish the UX: show "Welcome
back, pick up where you left off" instead of starting fresh.
### BE changes
```go
// Workflow model additions:
type WorkflowBranding struct {
AccentColor string `json:"accent_color"`
LogoURL string `json:"logo_url"`
Tagline string `json:"tagline"`
WelcomeText string `json:"welcome_text"` // NEW: markdown
BackgroundCSS string `json:"background_css"` // NEW: gradient or image URL
HidePoweredBy bool `json:"hide_powered_by"` // NEW
}
// Email notification config (in workflow settings):
type WorkflowEmailConfig struct {
Enabled bool `json:"enabled"`
FromName string `json:"from_name"`
OnSubmit string `json:"on_submit_template"` // markdown template
OnComplete string `json:"on_complete_template"` // markdown template
}
```
Email sending requires an SMTP config at the platform level
(admin settings). If not configured, email toggle is disabled in
the workflow editor with a hint.
### JSX Exemplar
```jsx
/**
* VisitorProgress — step indicator for visitor-facing stages
*
* Mount: workflow surface, above the stage content
* Only counts stages where audience = visitor.
*/
function VisitorProgress({ stages, currentStage }) {
// Filter to visitor-facing stages only
const visitorStages = stages.filter(s => !s.assignment_team_id);
const visitorIndex = visitorStages.findIndex(s => s.ordinal === currentStage);
const total = visitorStages.length;
if (total <= 1) return null; // Single stage = no progress bar
return (
{visitorStages.map((s, i) => (
{i < visitorIndex ? '✓' : i + 1}
{s.name}
))}
);
}
```
---
## v0.38.4 — Workflow Templates + Clone
Team admins shouldn't rebuild common patterns from scratch. Two
features:
### Clone workflow
"Duplicate" button on the workflow editor. Creates a new workflow with
the same stages, form templates, and routing rules. New slug, new name
(appended "- Copy"). No versions carried over (must re-publish).
```
POST /api/v1/teams/:teamId/workflows/:id/clone
→ 201 { ...newWorkflow }
```
Pure BE operation — deep-copies workflow + stages, generates new IDs.
### Built-in templates
Seed a `workflow_templates` table with 3-5 common patterns:
| Template | Stages | Description |
|----------|--------|-------------|
| Customer Intake | form → review | Public form, team reviews |
| IT Help Desk | LLM chat → triage → resolution | AI-assisted intake |
| Approval Chain | form → approve → approve → notify | Multi-level approval |
| Feedback Survey | form (multi-step) → analytics | Data collection |
| Onboarding | form → team A → team B → team A | Multi-team handoff |
"New from template" in the team-admin workflow creation flow.
Templates are read-only platform data, not user-editable. They
serve as starting points — clone and customize.
### FE changes
- "Duplicate" button in workflow editor header
- "New from Template" option in workflow creation flow
- Template picker modal with descriptions
---
## v0.38.5 — Analytics Dashboard
Team leads need to answer: how long does each stage take, where are
we bottlenecked, what's our SLA compliance rate.
### Data source
No new data collection. Everything is derivable from existing columns:
- `channels.created_at` — instance start time
- `channels.stage_entered_at` — current stage entry
- `channels.workflow_status` — terminal state
- `workflow_assignments.created_at / claimed_at / completed_at` — assignment lifecycle timestamps
### Metrics
| Metric | Derivation |
|--------|------------|
| Throughput | Count of `completed` instances per time period |
| Average cycle time | `completed_at - created_at` across instances |
| Stage dwell time | `next_stage_entered_at - stage_entered_at` (requires computing from history) |
| SLA compliance | `breached / total` per stage with SLA configured |
| Assignment claim time | `claimed_at - created_at` on assignments |
| Queue depth over time | Snapshot of unassigned count (requires periodic sampling or derive from events) |
### JSX Exemplar
```jsx
/**
* WorkflowAnalytics — team-admin analytics tab
*
* Mount: team-admin workflows surface, "Analytics" tab
* Data: GET /api/v1/teams/:teamId/workflows/analytics
* ?workflow_id=...&period=7d|30d|90d
*/
function WorkflowAnalytics({ teamId }) {
const [data, setData] = useState(null);
const [workflowId, setWorkflowId] = useState('');
const [period, setPeriod] = useState('30d');
// ... load, filter controls ...
return (
{/* Stage funnel with dwell times — uses existing funnel endpoint + dwell data */}
);
}
```
### BE changes
New endpoint:
```
GET /api/v1/teams/:teamId/workflows/analytics
?workflow_id=...&period=7d|30d|90d
```
Aggregation query over channels + assignments tables. No new tables.
Consider materialized views or periodic snapshot if query cost is
too high on large datasets (unlikely at 50-user scale).
---
## Changeset Budget
| Version | Estimated CS | Heaviest piece |
|---------|-------------|----------------|
| v0.38.0 | 4 | Form builder component tree (5+ files) |
| v0.38.1 | 2 | Drag-and-drop is fiddly but small |
| v0.38.2 | 3 | SLA scanner + notification plumbing |
| v0.38.3 | 4 | Visitor branding + email + progress |
| v0.38.4 | 2 | Clone is one BE endpoint + FE button |
| v0.38.5 | 3 | Analytics query + chart components |
| **Total** | **~18** | |
---
## Risk Notes
**v0.38.0 (Form Builder) is the long pole.** If this slips, the MVP
gate phrase "build workflows visually" fails. Prioritize this over
everything else in the series. If time is tight, ship a simplified
version (no fieldsets, no conditional visibility) and add those in a
patch.
**v0.38.3 (Email) depends on platform SMTP.** If SMTP isn't
configured, the feature is invisible. Consider making the email
config a prerequisite admin step with a setup wizard, or defer email
to v0.38.5 and keep .3 focused on branding + progress.
**v0.38.5 (Analytics) can be cut.** If the series is running long,
analytics is the most deferrable item — it's nice-to-have, not
gate-blocking. The existing monitor + funnel endpoints cover the
critical "is anything stuck" question.