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+# Video Compression Web App Roadmap
+
+## MVP (Minimal Viable Product)
+
+### Issue 1: Frontend - Single File Upload Page
+**Description:**
+Create a simple webpage allowing the user to upload a single video file.
+
+**Checklist:**
+- [ ] Create HTML upload form.
+- [ ] Add "Upload" button.
+- [ ] Display "Processing..." message while backend compresses video.
+- [ ] Show download link after compression is complete.
+
+### Issue 2: Backend - FFmpeg Compression for One File
+**Description:**
+Implement server-side compression for a single uploaded video file using FFmpeg.
+
+**Checklist:**
+- [ ] Receive uploaded file and store temporarily.
+- [ ] Compress video using H.265/HEVC with preset fast and CRF ~24.
+- [ ] Use AAC audio codec at ~128kbps.
+- [ ] Send compressed file back to frontend.
+- [ ] Delete temporary files after download.
+
+## Intermediate
+
+### Issue 3: Frontend - Multiple File Uploads
+**Description:**
+Extend the frontend to allow uploading multiple files simultaneously.
+
+**Checklist:**
+- [ ] Support selecting multiple files.
+- [ ] Display individual progress bars for each file.
+- [ ] Allow preset selection (codec, resolution, bitrate).
+
+### Issue 4: Backend - Asynchronous Multiple File Processing
+**Description:**
+Enable backend to handle multiple file uploads asynchronously.
+
+**Checklist:**
+- [ ] Process multiple videos in parallel.
+- [ ] Generate individual download links for each compressed file.
+- [ ] Validate uploaded files to ensure they are videos only.
+
+## Advanced
+
+### Issue 5: Backend - Compression Job Queue
+**Description:**
+Implement a job queue to manage video compression tasks efficiently.
+
+**Checklist:**
+- [ ] Queue video compression jobs.
+- [ ] Limit concurrent compression tasks to prevent server overload.
+- [ ] Track job status (pending, processing, complete).
+
+### Issue 6: Backend - User Authentication & File History
+**Description:**
+Add optional user accounts and allow users to track their uploaded videos.
+
+**Checklist:**
+- [ ] Implement user registration and login.
+- [ ] Track uploaded files per user.
+- [ ] Allow users to download their file history.
+- [ ] Auto-delete files after a configurable number of days.
+
+### Issue 7: Security Enhancements
+**Description:**
+Protect the server and users from misuse and unsafe uploads.
+
+**Checklist:**
+- [ ] Sanitize filenames to avoid malicious paths.
+- [ ] Reject non-video files.
+- [ ] Enforce max file size limit.
+- [ ] Ensure temporary files are stored in a safe directory.
+
+### Issue 8: Optional Features
+**Description:**
+Add advanced functionality to improve user experience.
+
+**Checklist:**
+- [ ] Provide multiple compression presets (H.264 1080p, H.265 1440p).
+- [ ] Integrate with NAS or external storage for long-term retention.
+- [ ] Add public/private mode for uploaded files.
+