Roadmap¶

This document outlines the near-term roadmap for mesa-frames as of October 2025.

1) LazyFrames for Polars + GPU¶

Switch Polars usage from eager to LazyFrame to enable better query optimization and GPU acceleration.

Related issues:

• #52: Use of LazyFrames for Polars implementation

• #144: Switch to LazyFrame for Polars implementation (PR)

• #89: Investigate Ibis or Narwhals for backend flexibility

• #122: Deprecate DataFrameMixin (remove during LazyFrames refactor)

Progress and next steps:

• Land #144 and convert remaining eager paths to lazy.

• Validate GPU execution paths and benchmark improvements.

• Revisit Ibis/Narwhals after LazyFrame stabilization.

• Fold DataFrameMixin removal into the LazyFrames transition (#122).

2) AgentSet Enhancements¶

Expose movement methods from AgentContainer and provide optimized utilities for "move to optimal" workflows.

Related issues:

• #108: Adding abstraction of optimal agent movement

• #118: Adds move_to_optimal in DiscreteSpaceDF (PR)

• #82: Add movement methods to AgentContainer

Next steps:

• Consolidate movement APIs under AgentContainer.

• Keep conflict resolution simple, vectorized, and well-documented.

3) Research & Publication¶

JOSS paper preparation and submission.

Related items:

• #90: JOSS paper for the package

• #107: paper - Adding Statement of Need (PR)

See our contribution guide and browse all open items at https://github.com/mesa/mesa-frames/issues