# 3.9.0 release — community input needed on the scope **URL:** \ **Category:** O3\ **Created:** [October 2, 2026, 7:59am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/3-9-0-release-community-input-needed-on-the-scope/50184 "2026-10-02T07:59:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![veronica](https://talk.openmrs.org/user_avatar/talk.openmrs.org/veronica/32/20174_2.png) [@veronica](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/veronica)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2026, 7:59am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/3-9-0-release-community-input-needed-on-the-scope/50184/1 "2026-10-02T07:59:35Z")
Hi everyone, As we get closer to wrapping up the **[3.8.0 release](https://openmrs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/docs/pages/913113089/Release+Notes+3.8.0)**, it’s a good time to start bouncing ideas for **3.9.0**. We have a rough [list of candidate items](https://openmrs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/docs/pages/1059487745/Release+Notes+3.9+Goal+TBD+2026) on the wiki: - **Chart Search AI** (Community interested) - [Backend module](https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-chartsearchai "https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-module-chartsearchai") & [Frontend module](https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-esm-chartsearchai "https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-esm-chartsearchai") - Drug-drug interactions KB for OpenMRS [GitHub - pbiondich/openmrs-ddi-knowledge-base: JSON drug-drug interaction knowledge base for OpenMRS Chart Search AI, generated from DDInter 2.0. MPL 2.0 + Healthcare Disclaimer.](https://github.com/pbiondich/openmrs-ddi-knowledge-base "https://github.com/pbiondich/openmrs-ddi-knowledge-base") - **Draw on Image, e.g., Body Diagram** (ICRC interested) - [O3: Draw on a body diagram — New Implementation](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-draw-on-a-body-diagram-new-implementation/49754 "https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-draw-on-a-body-diagram-new-implementation/49754") - Epic: [O3-5941: O3: Draw on a Body Diagram In Progress](https://openmrs.atlassian.net/browse/O3-5941 "https://openmrs.atlassian.net/browse/O3-5941") - **Smart Notification Feature** (PIH & Palladium interested) - Requirements: [Smart Notification Feature](https://openmrs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/projects/pages/805076993) - **RDE Improvements** (DRC, Palladium, and PIH interested) - Requirements: [O3 RDE (Retrospective Data Entry)](https://openmrs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/projects/pages/26938737) - Talk: [Retrospective Data Entry Design - Invitation for feedback - #5 by ibacher](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/retrospective-data-entry-design-invitation-for-feedback/50127/5) - **O3 Order Templates** (Community interested) - Requirements: [O3 Order Templates](https://openmrs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/projects/pages/356483074) - **Drug Favouriting ~ V2** - Requirements: [Drug Orders Favourites V2](https://openmrs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/projects/pages/898007041) - **Prevent Duplicates at Registration** (PIH interested) - Requirements: [⚠ Prevent Duplicates at Registration](https://openmrs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/projects/pages/392691733/Prevent+Duplicates+at+Registration?xpis=eyJicmlkZ2UiOiJxdWlja0ZpbmQiLCJpZCI6IjE3OTA4NDA5ODY5MDkiLCJzb3VyY2UiOiJjb25mbHVlbmNlIn0%3D) - **Program enrollment v2** - **Tech Debt / System Maintenance** - Migrate registration form off of Formik and Yup → React Hook Form and Zod - Improve RFE test coverage and typing - Evaluate TypeScript v6 and v7 - Webpack fork-typescript plugin - **Stock Management TLC (Requirements/Feedback needed)** - **Billing TLC (Requirements/Feedback needed)** The items proposed so far are grounded in one of these things: - **Direct implementer asks** we’ve heard from across the community - **Already-ongoing work** that is likely to land in the 3.9.0 window - **Features with requirements already in place** , so the implementation path is relatively clear We’d love your input on this draft. Specifically: - **Review the proposed list** and flag anything that resonates (endorse) or doesn’t. - **Add your own ideas** — anything your implementation is prioritising, pain points you want solved, or capabilities you’ve been waiting for - **Volunteer to help with requirements** for items that don’t yet have them (and review of those with requirements) — this is often the biggest blocker to moving an idea into real work, and community help here goes a long way Please drop your thoughts here on the thread, or comment directly on the wiki page. Thanks in advance. ---
**Author:** ![dilankavishka](https://talk.openmrs.org/user_avatar/talk.openmrs.org/dilankavishka/32/20475_2.png) [@dilankavishka](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/dilankavishka)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/3-9-0-release-community-input-needed-on-the-scope/50184/2 "2026-10-09T16:45:02Z")
Thank you @veronica for this. I would like to take ownership of continuing my GSoC project ( **Implement O3 with the Authentication Module** ) for the 3.9.0 release by implementing **Email** as a new 2FA method. There’s also a follow-up ticket I need to address, along with implementing the functionality to remove any 2FA method. Additionally, I’d be happy if we can improve the **Growth Chart** feature for the 3.9.0 release, at least by adding a height-for-age chart using WHO references. I’ve noticed some new contributors putting their effort on this, but there doesn’t seem to have been much progress so far. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![bawanthathilan](https://talk.openmrs.org/user_avatar/talk.openmrs.org/bawanthathilan/32/22532_2.png) [@bawanthathilan](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/bawanthathilan)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/3-9-0-release-community-input-needed-on-the-scope/50184/3 "2026-10-09T18:19:16Z")
I think we should also include the **Enhanced Appointments Calendar View** in the 3.9.0 roadmap. Since this was a previous GSoC project that wasn’t completed, it would be great to revisit it. @ibacher and @jayasanka what do you think? I’d be happy to take ownership of this and help drive it forward. ---
**Author:** ![ibacher](https://talk.openmrs.org/user_avatar/talk.openmrs.org/ibacher/32/19751_2.png) [@ibacher](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ibacher)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/3-9-0-release-community-input-needed-on-the-scope/50184/4 "2026-10-09T20:01:35Z")
> [@bawanthathilan](#): > > I’d be happy to take ownership of this and help drive it forward. If you’re willing to take up getting it over the line, I’d love to have it in the next release! ---
**Author:** ![veronica](https://talk.openmrs.org/user_avatar/talk.openmrs.org/veronica/32/20174_2.png) [@veronica](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/veronica)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 8:49am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/3-9-0-release-community-input-needed-on-the-scope/50184/5 "2026-10-13T08:49:55Z")
@dilankavishka Thank you for taking this on and for your contributions to the **Authentication Module** and the **Growth Chart**. We’re glad to have you. ---
**Author:** ![veronica](https://talk.openmrs.org/user_avatar/talk.openmrs.org/veronica/32/20174_2.png) [@veronica](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/veronica)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 9:12am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/3-9-0-release-community-input-needed-on-the-scope/50184/6 "2026-10-13T09:12:50Z")
> [@bawanthathilan](#): > > I think we should also include the **Enhanced Appointments Calendar View** in the 3.9.0 roadmap. Since this was a previous GSoC project that wasn’t completed, it would be great to revisit it. @ibacher and @jayasanka what do you think? I’d be happy to take ownership of this and help drive it forward. Go for it @bawanthathilan. ---
**Author:** ![tendomart](https://talk.openmrs.org/user_avatar/talk.openmrs.org/tendomart/32/6753_2.png) [@tendomart](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/tendomart)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/3-9-0-release-community-input-needed-on-the-scope/50184/7 "2026-10-23T05:15:12Z")
Thanks for this @veronica