# Project Plan - Angular Clarity Boilerplate

## 1. Project Goal

To develop and deliver a comprehensive, scalable, and well-documented Angular boilerplate. The final product will serve as a foundational template, enabling developers to rapidly bootstrap new enterprise-grade web applications using the VMware Clarity Design System.

## 2. Methodology

The project will follow an iterative development approach, focusing on establishing a solid architectural foundation first. The goal is to create a robust Minimum Viable Product (MVP) boilerplate that is immediately useful and can be enhanced over time with additional features and refinements based on developer feedback.

## 3. Key Phases & Workflow

1.  **Phase 1: Foundation & Architecture Definition:** Define the core architectural patterns, including the modular structure (`Core`, `Shared`, `Feature` modules) and establish the base project setup.
2.  **Phase 2: MVP Scope & Requirements:** Outline the essential features for the initial boilerplate release, including Clarity integration, responsive layout, and routing. Document these in the PRD and Architecture Document.
3.  **Phase 3: Backlog Creation & Planning:** Break down the architectural and functional requirements into a prioritized list of development tasks.
4.  **Phase 4: Development & Integration:** Implement the core architecture, integrate the Clarity Design System, and build out the foundational components and modules.
5.  **Phase 5: Quality Assurance & Documentation:** Thoroughly test the boilerplate for stability and ease of use. Ensure all key architectural decisions are well-documented within the code and in project documents like the `README.txt`.
6.  **Phase 6: Release & Future Iteration:** Package and release the initial version of the boilerplate. Plan for future enhancements based on potential developer needs and feedback.

## 4. Initial Backlog (MVP Focus)

The following tasks represent the initial backlog for creating the boilerplate:

### Architecture & Setup Tasks
-   Initialize a new project using the Angular CLI.
-   Define and implement the `CoreModule` for singleton services.
-   Define and implement the `SharedModule` for reusable components, pipes, and directives.
-   Configure the main `AppRoutingModule` and set up a basic routing structure.
-   Establish the environment configuration files (`environments` folder).

### Clarity Design System Integration
-   Install all necessary Clarity npm packages (`@clr/angular`, `@clr/ui`, `@cds/core`).
-   Import Clarity's global styles and icon assets into the project.
-   Implement the main application layout (`AppComponent`) using Clarity's header, sidebar, and content area components.
-   Ensure the layout is fully responsive.

### Boilerplate Feature Tasks
-   Create an example of a lazy-loaded `FeatureModule` to demonstrate the pattern.
-   Add a dashboard or home page component as a default view.
-   Include examples of common Clarity components (e.g., a datagrid, a form) on example pages to showcase usage.
-   Implement basic support for switching between Clarity's light and dark themes.

### Documentation Tasks
-   Create a comprehensive `README.txt` with setup instructions, an overview of the architecture, and usage guidelines.
-   Add inline comments to the code to explain key architectural patterns and configurations.
-   Generate all required project documentation (`analysis_document.md`, `architecture_document.md`, etc.).

## 5. Feature Prioritization Strategy

Prioritization will focus on establishing a stable and usable foundation. **Must-have** features include the core modular architecture and full integration of the Clarity layout. **Should-have** features include example pages and components. **Could-have** features for future iterations might include state management integration or CI/CD templates.

## 6. Key Technologies

-   **Frontend Framework:** Angular
-   **Programming Language:** TypeScript
-   **UI Library:** VMware Clarity Design System
-   **Styling:** SCSS
-   **Package Manager:** npm
-   **Build Tool:** Angular CLI

## 7. Success Metrics (MVP)

-   The boilerplate can be successfully cloned and set up with just `npm install` and `ng serve`.
-   The resulting application is stable, responsive, and free of console errors.
-   The project structure is logical and easy for an Angular developer to understand.
-   All core architectural patterns (Core/Shared/Feature modules, lazy loading) are correctly implemented and demonstrated.

## 8. Future Considerations (Post-MVP)

-   Integrating a state management library (e.g., NgRx, Akita) with an example implementation.
-   Adding more complex example pages (e.g., a settings page, a user profile).
-   Creating custom Angular Schematics to automate the creation of new feature modules that follow the boilerplate's conventions.
-   Including pre-configured templates for CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions).

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## PROJECT PLAN UPDATE - 2025-10-06 07:44:28

### Project Plan

### Generated: 2025-10-06T07:45:00Z

## Project Title: Working Notes Application

## Overall Goal
To design, develop, and deploy a secure, intuitive, and highly functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP) of a personal notes application, followed by iterative enhancements and advanced features, leveraging a modern web technology stack.

## Project Phases & Key Activities

### Phase 1: Minimum Viable Product (MVP) - Core Functionality
-   **Objective:** Deliver the essential user authentication and core note Create, Read, Update, Delete (CRUD) capabilities, establishing a secure and functional foundation.
-   **Estimated Duration:** 8-10 weeks
-   **Key Activities:**
    -   **Week 1-2: Setup & Frontend Foundation**
        -   Initialize backend FastAPI project, configure database connection to PostgreSQL.
        -   Integrate backend with frontend boilerplate services.
        -   Setup Docker/Docker Compose for local development environment.
        -   Implement core routing for Auth and Notes modules in Angular.
    -   **Week 3-4: User Authentication Implementation**
        -   Develop frontend (AuthModule) for user registration, login, and basic password reset (US-001, US-002, US-003).
        -   Implement backend API endpoints for user authentication (register, login, password reset initiation).
        -   Integrate JWT-based authentication and secure password hashing.
        -   Set up Angular `AuthService` and `AuthGuard`.
        -   **Milestone:** M1: Core Authentication & Infrastructure Complete.
    -   **Week 5-7: Core Note Management Implementation**
        -   Develop backend API endpoints for Note CRUD operations (GET /notes, POST /notes, GET /notes/{id}, PUT /notes/{id}, DELETE /notes/{id}).
        -   Implement Note ownership and authorization logic on the backend (FR-009).
        -   Develop Angular `NotesModule` components: `NoteListComponent`, `NoteDetailComponent`, `NoteEditorComponent` (US-004, US-005, US-006, US-007, US-008).
        -   Integrate a rich-text editor for note content creation/editing.
    -   **Week 8-9: Testing & Refinement (MVP)**
        -   Conduct comprehensive unit and integration testing for both frontend and backend.
        -   Perform basic end-to-end (E2E) testing for critical user flows (registration, login, note CRUD).
        -   Address identified bugs and UI/UX inconsistencies.
        -   Ensure adherence to non-functional requirements (security, basic performance).
        -   **Milestone:** M2: Core Note Management Complete.
    -   **Week 10: MVP Deployment Preparation**
        -   Finalize containerization configurations for production deployment.
        -   Prepare deployment scripts/pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions).
        -   Perform final security and performance checks.
        -   **Milestone:** M3: MVP Launch Readiness (Staging/Production).

### Phase 2: Enhancements & Refinements
-   **Objective:** Improve the application's user experience, security features, and overall robustness based on initial MVP feedback.
-   **Estimated Duration:** 4-6 weeks (following MVP launch)
-   **Key Activities:**
    -   Implement full email-based password reset flow.
    -   Develop user profile management (e.g., change email, password within app).
    -   Refine UI/UX, accessibility, and feedback mechanisms.
    -   Optimize frontend lazy loading and backend query performance.
    -   Enhance global error handling and centralized logging for production.
    -   Update and expand user and developer documentation.
-   **Milestone:** M4: Phase 2 Feature Completion.

### Phase 3: Advanced Features
-   **Objective:** Introduce advanced organizational and discovery features to significantly enhance user productivity and information retrieval.
-   **Estimated Duration:** 6-8 weeks
-   **Key Activities:**
    -   Implement full-text search capability for notes (FR-010, US-009).
    -   Develop note categorization/tagging system (FR-011, US-010).
    -   Integrate UI components for advanced search and filtering.
    -   Explore and implement additional scalability optimizations (e.g., caching with Redis).
    -   Consider optional features like note sharing or version history.
-   **Milestone:** M5: Phase 3 Feature Completion.

## Key Resources
-   **Product Management:** 1 PM (io8Product Manager Agent).
-   **Development Team:** Frontend (Angular), Backend (FastAPI/Python), DevOps.
-   **Quality Assurance:** Dedicated QA for testing, or integrated developer testing.

## Dependencies
-   Consistent and stable API contracts between the frontend and backend teams.
-   Availability of development and deployment infrastructure (Docker, cloud services).
-   Timely feedback loops for iterative development and refinement.

## Risks
-   **Security Vulnerabilities:** Requires continuous vigilance, code reviews, and penetration testing.
-   **Scope Creep:** Managed through strict adherence to phase objectives and agile backlog prioritization.
-   **Performance Degradation:** Mitigated by continuous monitoring, profiling, and optimization efforts.
-   **Technical Debt:** Managed through adherence to best practices, code reviews, and refactoring efforts.

## Next Steps
-   Conduct a detailed sprint planning session for the initial features of Phase 1 (MVP).
-   Formalize API contract definitions for Auth and Notes modules.
-   Begin parallel development on frontend and backend components for authentication.

