Project Title: Fospos
Version: 0.0.1

Fospos is a free, lightweight Point of Sale (POS) suite specifically designed to meet the needs of small businesses. It focuses on simplicity, ease of use, and providing a robust feature set commonly found in modern POS solutions. By leveraging popular and proven technologies, Fospos aims to deliver a flexible and reliable platform that can scale as your business grows.

1. User-Friendly Interface

   • Intuitive React-based front end, built with Vite, that allows quick setup and minimal learning curves.
   • Streamlined workflows to minimize clicks and reduce training time for employees.

2. Lightweight & Efficient

   • Leveraging SQLite for lightweight data management, ensuring minimal overhead on local machines.
   • Efficient code architecture in C# that offers stable performance and easy maintainability.

3. Core POS Functionality

   • Fast and accurate transaction processing.
   • Real-time sales tracking and reporting.
   • Basic inventory management for stock-level monitoring (with more advanced features planned).

4. Modular Design

   • Fospos is being built as a framework to plug in more advanced modules for HR, Inventory Control, Kitchen Displays, POS terminals, and receipt printing.
   • This modular approach allows businesses to tailor the system to their unique needs and easily expand functionality over time.

5. Scalability & Future-Ready

   • Designed to accommodate small establishments initially, with a clear roadmap to support larger operations.
   • FOSPOS 2.0.0 will offer advanced features on par with professional software, allowing you to grow without changing systems.

• Front End:

  • Vite for build tooling and bundling
  • React for creating an intuitive and dynamic user interface

• Back End:

  • C# for business logic and integration with external hardware/peripherals

• Database:

  • SQLite for lightweight and efficient local data storage

This combination ensures Fospos remains swift, stable, and easy to maintain or deploy.

1. Establish a Robust Framework

   • Provide essential HR tools (employee records, scheduling, time tracking).
   • Offer basic to intermediate inventory management (adjustments, reorder alerts, supplier tracking).
   • Integrate with kitchen displays (for restaurant/café use).
   • Support POS terminals with simple device management and user access controls.
   • Enable receipt printing via common printer drivers.

2. Lay the Foundation for Future Growth (V2.0.0 and Beyond)

   • Enhance reporting and analytics for deeper business insights.
   • Expand employee management features (payroll integrations, advanced scheduling).
   • Introduce loyalty programs, promotions, and discount systems.
   • Add multiple location support with centralized management.

1. Design & Prototyping (Current)

   • Finalize UI/UX mockups and define the core architecture.
   • Validate required features and their feasibility within the chosen technology stack.

2. Alpha Development (Q1 2025)

   • Implement the core POS, inventory, and HR modules in a basic form.
   • Integrate essential receipt printing functionality and initial reporting.

3. Beta Release (Late Q1 2025)

   • Release an early Beta for community feedback and pilot testing.
   • Gather user insights for improvements and additional features.

4. Iterative Enhancements & Stabilization

   • Refine modules, fix bugs, and incorporate user feedback.
   • Work on additional functionalities like kitchen display support and deeper analytics.

5. V2.0.0 & Beyond

   • Expand feature set to match professional POS systems (integrations, advanced reports, multiple location management).
   • Further optimization for scalability and usability.

• Design Phase: The team is finalizing architectural diagrams, wireframes, and technology considerations.
• Projected Early Beta Launch: A first Beta release is planned for late Q1 2025, including most of the core functionality.

Fospos aims to revolutionize the small-business POS landscape by delivering a free, intuitive, and highly modular solution. Focused on providing a stable core and a framework for expansion, Fospos is poised to grow alongside its user base—integrating features typically reserved for high-priced commercial POS systems.

By combining cutting-edge front-end technology (Vite + React) with a robust C# back end and the simplicity of SQLite, Fospos will offer small business owners a modern, scalable, and budget-friendly tool to manage their operations effectively—now and in the future.