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# Product Requirements Document (PRD)

## 1. Executive Summary
This document outlines the requirements for transforming the existing Angular Clarity Boilerplate into a robust and scalable E-commerce Application. The primary goal is to deliver a comprehensive online shopping experience for customers, alongside an efficient administrative panel for managing products, orders, and users. This project leverages the pre-established frontend architecture with Angular and Clarity Design System, integrating it with a new Python Django backend. The application aims to provide a seamless user experience, reliable backend operations, and a strong foundation for future growth.

## 2. Product Vision & Strategy
**Product Vision:** To be the go-to, user-friendly e-commerce platform that empowers businesses to easily manage their online presence and provides customers with a seamless, secure, and intuitive shopping experience.

**Strategic Goals:**
-   **Accelerated Market Entry:** Rapidly deploy a functional e-commerce platform leveraging existing boilerplate.
-   **Superior User Experience:** Deliver an intuitive and responsive interface for both shoppers and administrators.
-   **Operational Efficiency:** Provide powerful tools for administrators to manage store operations effectively.
-   **Scalability & Maintainability:** Build an architecture capable of supporting future feature growth and increased traffic.
-   **Security & Reliability:** Ensure secure transactions and data protection for all users.

**Success Metrics:**
-   **Conversion Rate:** Percentage of website visitors who complete a purchase.
-   **Average Order Value (AOV):** Average monetary value of each order.
-   **Admin Task Completion Time:** Time taken for administrators to perform key tasks (e.g., add product, update order status).
-   **Customer Satisfaction (CSAT):** Measured through surveys or feedback mechanisms.
-   **Website Performance:** Page load times, responsiveness (Core Web Vitals).
-   **System Uptime:** Percentage of time the application is operational and accessible.

## 3. Target Users & Personas

### Persona 1: Sarah, The Savvy Shopper
-   **Demographics:** 25-45 years old, tech-literate, uses mobile and desktop, budget-conscious but values quality.
-   **Goals:** Find specific products quickly, discover new items, enjoy a smooth checkout process, track orders easily, feel secure about her payment information.
-   **Pain Points:** Slow loading pages, complicated navigation, unclear product descriptions, long checkout forms, lack of order visibility.
-   **Needs:** Intuitive search & filtering, clear product images/details, secure and fast checkout, real-time order status updates, personalized recommendations.

### Persona 2: Mark, The Store Administrator
-   **Demographics:** 30-55 years old, manages online store operations, values efficiency and control.
-   **Goals:** Efficiently manage product catalog (add, edit, delete), process and track customer orders, monitor inventory, manage customer accounts, access performance reports.
-   **Pain Points:** Cumbersome backend interfaces, difficult to update product information, manual order tracking, lack of visibility into system activity.
-   **Needs:** User-friendly admin dashboard, robust CRUD operations for products/orders/users, clear reporting, audit trails of critical actions.

### Persona 3: Emily, The Business Owner
-   **Demographics:** 35-60 years old, focuses on business growth, ROI, and strategic direction.
-   **Goals:** Grow sales, expand market share, ensure operational efficiency, maintain brand reputation, ensure system scalability and security.
-   **Pain Points:** High operational costs, security breaches, system downtime, difficulty scaling during peak seasons, lack of insights into business performance.
-   **Needs:** Reliable and secure platform, scalable infrastructure, actionable business analytics, cost-effective operations, strong brand presence.

## 4. Problem Statement
The current Angular Clarity Boilerplate provides a robust frontend foundation but lacks the specific functionalities required for a complete e-commerce experience, both for end-users seeking to purchase products and for administrators needing to manage store operations efficiently. The absence of a backend, product catalog management, shopping cart, checkout process, and secure user/admin roles creates a significant gap between the boilerplate's potential and a viable e-commerce solution. This project addresses the need to bridge this gap by integrating a powerful backend and developing all necessary e-commerce features within the existing architectural framework.

## 5. Solution Overview
The solution involves building a full-stack e-commerce application. The frontend will extend the Angular Clarity Boilerplate to include customer-facing features like product browsing, search, shopping cart, and a secure checkout flow, as well as a dedicated, role-protected administrator interface. The backend will be developed using Python Django, providing RESTful APIs for product management, order processing, user authentication and authorization (with RBAC), and an audit logging mechanism. A PostgreSQL database will handle data persistence, with Redis for caching, all deployed on AWS using Docker containers for scalability and reliability.

## 6. Functional Requirements

### 6.1. Public (Shopper) Facing Features
-   **FR-001: Product Catalog Browsing:** Users can browse products by category, view all products, and see featured products.
-   **FR-002: Product Search & Filter:** Users can search for products by keywords and filter results by price range, category, and other attributes.
-   **FR-003: Product Detail View:** Users can view detailed information for each product, including descriptions, images, price, stock availability, and related products.
-   **FR-004: Shopping Cart Management:** Users can add/remove products from a shopping cart, update quantities, and view cart totals.
-   **FR-005: User Authentication:** Users can register new accounts, log in, and log out securely.
-   **FR-006: User Profile Management:** Authenticated users can view and update their profile details and shipping addresses.
-   **FR-007: Order Placement:** Authenticated users can proceed to checkout, provide shipping details, select payment method, and place an order.
-   **FR-008: Order History & Tracking:** Authenticated users can view their past orders and track the status of current orders.

### 6.2. Admin Facing Features
-   **FR-009: Admin Product Management:** Administrators can perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on products, including managing details, images, prices, stock, and categories. (Derived from `analysis_document.md` update)
-   **FR-010: Admin Order Management:** Administrators can view, search, filter, and update the status of customer orders. (Derived from `analysis_document.md` update)
-   **FR-011: Admin User Management:** Administrators can view, search, and manage customer accounts, including assigning roles. (Derived from `analysis_document.md` update)
-   **FR-012: Audit Logging View:** Administrators can view a log of all critical administrative actions performed within the system.

## 7. Non-Functional Requirements

-   **NFR-001: Performance:**
    -   Page load times for public-facing pages <= 2 seconds on a typical broadband connection.
    -   API response times for critical operations (e.g., product search, add to cart) <= 500ms under normal load.
    -   Backend operations (e.g., order creation) complete within 1 second.
-   **NFR-002: Security:**
    -   All data transmission between frontend and backend must use HTTPS.
    -   User passwords must be securely hashed and salted.
    -   Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) must enforce access restrictions for admin functionalities.
    -   Integration with PCI DSS compliant third-party payment gateway; no sensitive card data stored by the application.
    -   Protection against common web vulnerabilities (XSS, SQL Injection, CSRF).
    -   Implement rate limiting on authentication endpoints.
    -   Implement JWT token refresh mechanism.
-   **NFR-003: Scalability:**
    -   The system must be capable of handling at least 100 concurrent users without significant performance degradation.
    -   The architecture must support horizontal scaling of backend services and database read replicas.
    -   Caching mechanisms (Redis) must be implemented for read-heavy operations.
    -   Asynchronous task processing (Celery) for non-critical, time-consuming tasks.
-   **NFR-004: Maintainability:**
    -   Codebase must be modular, well-documented, and adhere to established coding standards (ESLint, Black, Flake8).
    -   Automated tests (unit, integration, E2E) must cover critical functionalities.
    -   Database schema migrations must be managed (Alembic).
-   **NFR-005: Usability (Developer Experience):**
    -   The Angular Clarity Boilerplate's structure must remain clear and extensible for feature development.
    -   Backend API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger) must be comprehensive and up-to-date.
-   **NFR-006: Auditability:** All critical administrative actions (e.g., product update, order status change, user role modification) must be logged with details including user, action, entity, and timestamp. (Derived from `analysis_document.md` update).
-   **NFR-007: Reliability:** Critical backend operations (e.g., order creation) must be idempotent to prevent duplicate processing. Error handling must be robust and provide clear feedback.
-   **NFR-008: Extensibility:** The application should be designed to easily integrate with third-party services (e.g., analytics, marketing automation, new payment gateways).

## 8. Epic Stories

### Epic 1: Product Catalog & Search
**Epic Description:** Enable shoppers to discover products through browsing, searching, and filtering, with clear product information.
**Business Value:** Increases product visibility, improves conversion rates by making products easy to find and understand.
**Acceptance Criteria:** Shoppers can find and view product details, including images, prices, and descriptions.

**User Stories:**
-   **US-001:** Browse Products by Category
    -   **As a** shopper
    -   **I want to** browse products organized by categories
    -   **So that** I can easily explore different types of products available
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] Categories are displayed on the website.
        -   [ ] Clicking on a category displays a list of products belonging to that category.
        -   [ ] Each product in the list shows its name, a small image, and price.
    -   **Story Points:** 5
    **Priority:** High
-   **US-002:** Search Products by Keyword
    -   **As a** shopper
    -   **I want to** search for products using keywords
    -   **So that** I can quickly find specific items I'm looking for
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] A search bar is prominent on the site.
        -   [ ] Entering keywords and submitting the search displays relevant products.
        -   [ ] Search results are displayed with product name, image, and price.
    -   **Story Points:** 8
    **Priority:** High
-   **US-003:** View Product Details
    -   **As a** shopper
    -   **I want to** view comprehensive details of a specific product
    -   **So that** I can make an informed purchasing decision
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] Clicking on a product displays a dedicated product detail page.
        -   [ ] The page includes large images, full description, price, available stock, and options to add to cart.
        -   [ ] Related products (if any) are suggested.
    -   **Story Points:** 8
    **Priority:** High

### Epic 2: Shopping Cart & Checkout
**Epic Description:** Allow shoppers to collect desired products, review their selection, and complete a secure purchase.
**Business Value:** Essential for converting interest into sales, provides a clear path to purchase, and ensures secure transactions.
**Acceptance Criteria:** Shoppers can add items to a cart, modify quantities, proceed through a secure checkout, and place an order.

**User Stories:**
-   **US-004:** Add Product to Cart
    -   **As a** shopper
    -   **I want to** add a desired product to my shopping cart
    -   **So that** I can collect multiple items before purchasing
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] A button to "Add to Cart" is present on product detail pages.
        -   [ ] Clicking "Add to Cart" with a valid quantity adds the item to the cart.
        -   [ ] The cart icon (if visible) updates to reflect the new item count.
    -   **Story Points:** 5
    **Priority:** High
-   **US-005:** Manage Shopping Cart
    -   **As a** shopper
    -   **I want to** view and modify the contents of my shopping cart
    -   **So that** I can review my selection and adjust quantities before checkout
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] A dedicated "Shopping Cart" page displays all added items with their quantities and individual/total prices.
        -   [ ] I can increase or decrease item quantities.
        -   [ ] I can remove items from the cart.
        -   [ ] The total price of the cart updates dynamically.
    -   **Story Points:** 5
    **Priority:** High
-   **US-006:** Complete Secure Checkout
    -   **As a** shopper
    -   **I want to** proceed through a secure checkout process and place my order
    -   **So that** I can finalize my purchase with confidence
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] A "Proceed to Checkout" button is available in the cart.
        -   [ ] The checkout process guides me through shipping address, payment method, and order review steps.
        -   [ ] Payment is processed via a third-party gateway (e.g., Stripe/PayPal).
        -   [ ] Upon successful payment, an order confirmation is displayed, and an email is sent.
    -   **Story Points:** 13
    **Priority:** High

### Epic 3: User Account & Profile
**Epic Description:** Provide shoppers with personalized account management, order history, and profile updates.
**Business Value:** Enhances user loyalty, provides convenience, and supports customer service.
**Acceptance Criteria:** Shoppers can create an account, log in, manage their profile and addresses, and view their past orders.

**User Stories:**
-   **US-007:** Register for an Account
    -   **As a** new shopper
    -   **I want to** create a new user account
    -   **So that** I can save my details and view my order history
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] A clear "Register" option is available.
        -   [ ] The registration form collects necessary details (email, password, name).
        -   [ ] Upon successful registration, I am logged in or prompted to log in.
    -   **Story Points:** 5
    **Priority:** High
-   **US-008:** View Order History
    -   **As a** logged-in shopper
    -   **I want to** view a list of all my past orders
    -   **So that** I can keep track of my purchases and re-order if needed
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] A "My Orders" section is accessible from my account dashboard.
        -   [ ] This section displays a list of orders with their date, total, and current status.
        -   [ ] Clicking on an order shows full details (items, shipping, payment status).
    -   **Story Points:** 8
    **Priority:** High
-   **US-009:** Manage Shipping Addresses
    -   **As a** logged-in shopper
    -   **I want to** add, edit, or remove my shipping addresses
    -   **So that** I can easily select preferred addresses during checkout
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] A "My Addresses" section is available in the user profile.
        -   [ ] I can add a new shipping address.
        -   [ ] I can edit an existing address.
        -   [ ] I can mark an address as default.
    -   **Story Points:** 8
    **Priority:** Medium

### Epic 4: Admin Product & Category Management
**Epic Description:** Enable administrators to efficiently manage the entire product catalog, including categories and inventory.
**Business Value:** Ensures accurate product data, supports sales, and maintains inventory control.
**Acceptance Criteria:** Administrators can perform full CRUD operations on products and categories.

**User Stories:**
-   **US-010:** Add New Product
    -   **As an** Administrator
    -   **I want to** add a new product to the catalog, including all details and initial stock
    -   **So that** the product is available for customers to browse and purchase
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] I can access a "Add New Product" form in the Admin panel.
        -   [ ] The form allows input for name, description, price, stock, category, images, and active status.
        -   [ ] After saving, the product appears in the public catalog and admin listings.
    -   **Story Points:** 8
    **Priority:** High
-   **US-011:** Edit Existing Product
    -   **As an** Administrator
    -   **I want to** modify details of an existing product
    -   **So that** I can keep product information and inventory up-to-date
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] I can select a product from the admin product list and open an edit form.
        -   [ ] I can change any product attribute (e.g., price, stock quantity, description).
        -   [ ] Changes are reflected immediately on the public website.
    -   **Story Points:** 5
    **Priority:** High
-   **US-012:** Manage Product Categories
    -   **As an** Administrator
    -   **I want to** create, edit, and delete product categories
    -   **So that** the product catalog is logically organized for shoppers
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] A dedicated section for "Category Management" exists in the Admin panel.
        -   [ ] I can add a new category with a name and description.
        -   [ ] I can modify an existing category's details.
        -   [ ] I can delete a category (with appropriate warning if products are linked).
    -   **Story Points:** 8
    **Priority:** Medium

### Epic 5: Admin Order Management
**Epic Description:** Enable administrators to efficiently view, track, and update customer orders.
**Business Value:** Streamlines order fulfillment, improves customer service, and provides insights into sales operations.
**Acceptance Criteria:** Administrators can manage the lifecycle of customer orders.

**User Stories:**
-   **US-013:** View All Orders
    -   **As an** Administrator
    -   **I want to** view a comprehensive list of all customer orders
    -   **So that** I can monitor sales activity and identify orders requiring action
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] A "Order List" page is accessible in the Admin panel.
        -   [ ] The list displays key order information (ID, customer, date, total, status).
        -   [ ] I can sort and filter orders by status, date, or customer.
    -   **Story Points:** 8
    **Priority:** High
-   **US-014:** Update Order Status
    -   **As an** Administrator
    -   **I want to** change the status of a customer order (e.g., to 'shipped', 'delivered')
    -   **So that** I can track fulfillment progress and inform customers
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] On an individual order detail page in Admin, I can select a new valid status.
        -   [ ] Upon saving, the order's status is updated in the database.
        -   [ ] An automated email notification is sent to the customer with the status change.
    -   **Story Points:** 8
    **Priority:** High
-   **US-015:** View Detailed Order Information
    -   **As an** Administrator
    -   **I want to** view all details for a specific order
    -   **So that** I can accurately process, ship, or address customer inquiries
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] Clicking on an order in the order list navigates to a detailed view.
        -   [ ] The detailed view includes customer information, shipping address, order items, quantities, prices, payment status, and order history.
    -   **Story Points:** 5
    **Priority:** Medium

### Epic 6: Admin User & Audit Management
**Epic Description:** Provide tools for administrators to manage user accounts and review system activity.
**Business Value:** Ensures data integrity, supports customer accounts, and provides accountability for administrative actions.
**Acceptance Criteria:** Administrators can manage user roles and view system audit logs.

**User Stories:**
-   **US-016:** Manage Customer Accounts
    -   **As an** Administrator
    -   **I want to** view and manage customer user accounts
    -   **So that** I can provide support or update user roles
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] A "User Management" section is available in the Admin panel.
        -   [ ] I can view a list of registered users.
        -   [ ] I can view details of a specific user.
        -   [ ] I can change a user's role (e.g., from customer to administrator).
    -   **Story Points:** 8
    **Priority:** Medium
-   **US-017:** View Audit Logs
    -   **As an** Administrator
    -   **I want to** review a log of all critical administrative actions
    -   **So that** I can ensure accountability and track changes within the system
    -   **Acceptance Criteria:**
        -   [ ] An "Audit Log" section is accessible in the Admin panel.
        -   [ ] The log displays entries with timestamp, administrator, action performed, and affected entity.
        -   [ ] The log can be filtered by administrator, action type, or date range.
    -   **Story Points:** 8
    **Priority:** Medium

## 9. User Interface Requirements
-   **UI/UX Consistency:** Adherence to the VMware Clarity Design System for all UI components, patterns, and visual styles to ensure a consistent and professional look and feel.
-   **Responsiveness:** The application must be fully responsive, providing an optimal viewing and interaction experience across various devices (desktops, tablets, mobile phones).
-   **Intuitive Navigation:** Clear and consistent navigation menus for both the public-facing store and the administrator panel, ensuring users can easily find what they need.
-   **Accessibility:** Design and implement with WCAG 2.1 AA compliance in mind for keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and clear focus states.
-   **Feedback Mechanisms:** Provide clear visual feedback for user actions (e.g., loading indicators, success messages, error alerts, form validation messages).
-   **Wireframes/Mockups:** Initial wireframes and mockups will be created to visualize key user flows and screen layouts before full development.

## 10. Technical Requirements
-   **Frontend (Angular Clarity):**
    -   Modular architecture leveraging `CoreModule`, `SharedModule`, and feature-specific lazy-loaded modules (AuthModule, ProductCatalogModule, CartModule, CheckoutModule, UserProfileModule, AdminModule).
    -   State management via Angular Services with RxJS, potentially NgRx for complex global state.
    -   Secure communication with backend via Angular's `HttpClient` and `HttpInterceptor` for JWT handling.
    -   Environment-specific configurations for API endpoints.
-   **Backend (Python Django/DRF):**
    -   RESTful API endpoints following a clear versioning scheme (`/api/v1/...`).
    -   Robust input validation using Django REST Framework serializers and Pydantic (if FastAPI was chosen, but Django is chosen as per tech stack update).
    -   JWT-based authentication and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) middleware for API protection.
    -   Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) using Django's ORM for database interactions.
    -   Error responses will follow a consistent JSON structure.
    -   All list endpoints will support pagination, filtering, and sorting.
    -   Utilize Django's built-in Admin for rapid development of administrative interfaces.
-   **Database (PostgreSQL):**
    -   Schema defined in `architecture_document.md` (Users, Products, Categories, Orders, OrderItems, ShippingAddresses, AuditLogs).
    -   Indexes on primary keys, foreign keys, and frequently queried fields (`email`, `product_name`, `order_date`, `status`).
    -   Alembic for managing database migrations (if not using Django's built-in migrations, but Django is mentioned).
-   **Caching (Redis):**
    -   Implement cache-aside pattern for frequently accessed, less volatile data (e.g., product listings, categories).
-   **Security:**
    -   HTTPS for all network traffic.
    -   Password hashing (bcrypt).
    -   Rate limiting on critical endpoints.
    -   Third-party payment gateway for sensitive transactions.
    -   OWASP Top 10 protections.
-   **Deployment & Operations:**
    -   Containerization using Docker for both frontend and backend.
    -   CI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions/GitLab CI) for automated builds, tests, and deployments to AWS.
    -   AWS services for hosting (EC2, RDS, S3, ALB, SES).
    -   Centralized logging and monitoring (AWS CloudWatch).
    -   Asynchronous task queue (Celery/RabbitMQ) for background tasks (e.g., email notifications).

## 11. Success Metrics & KPIs
-   **User Acquisition:** Number of new user registrations per month.
-   **Sales Performance:** Total revenue, average order value, conversion rate.
-   **Operational Efficiency:** Time to fulfill an order, number of admin tasks automated.
-   **Customer Engagement:** Repeat purchase rate, average session duration.
-   **Technical Performance:** API response times, page load times, system uptime.
-   **Feature Adoption:** Usage rate of specific new features (e.g., search filters, admin product update).

## 12. Risk Assessment
-   **R-001: Integration Complexity (High):** Integrating a new Django backend with an existing Angular frontend boilerplate, especially with authentication and data models.
    -   **Mitigation:** Define clear API contracts, use mock APIs for parallel development, incremental integration, dedicated integration testing phase.
-   **R-002: Security Vulnerabilities (High):** E-commerce applications are high-value targets for cyberattacks.
    -   **Mitigation:** Adhere strictly to NFR-002, use secure coding practices, regular security audits, leverage established frameworks (Django, DRF) for security features, utilize PCI-compliant third-party for payments.
-   **R-003: Performance Bottlenecks (Medium):** Database and API performance under load, especially during peak seasons.
    -   **Mitigation:** Implement caching (Redis), database indexing, query optimization, horizontal scaling of backend, asynchronous processing for heavy tasks, performance testing (load testing).
-   **R-004: Scope Creep (Medium):** Tendency to add more features than initially planned for MVP.
    -   **Mitigation:** Strict adherence to MVP definition, clear PRD, rigorous prioritization, frequent stakeholder communication, and "parking lot" for future ideas.
-   **R-005: Third-Party Dependency Issues (Medium):** Reliance on payment gateways, shipping APIs, etc.
    -   **Mitigation:** Select reputable providers, implement robust error handling and fallback mechanisms, monitor third-party service status.
-   **R-006: User Adoption (Medium):** Users might find the new system difficult or prefer existing solutions.
    -   **Mitigation:** Focus on intuitive UI/UX, gather early user feedback, provide clear onboarding and support.

## 13. Timeline & Milestones
-   **Phase 1: Foundation & Core Development (Weeks 1-8)**
    -   **Milestone 1.1:** PRD & Project Plan Finalized (Week 2)
    -   **Milestone 1.2:** Core Backend APIs (Auth, User, Product) Developed & Tested (Week 5)
    -   **Milestone 1.3:** Frontend Boilerplate Integrated with Core Backend (Product Catalog, Auth UI) (Week 8)
-   **Phase 2: MVP Feature Expansion & Admin (Weeks 9-16)**
    -   **Milestone 2.1:** Shopping Cart & Checkout Flow Complete (Week 12)
    -   **Milestone 2.2:** Admin Product Management Feature Complete (Week 14)
    -   **Milestone 2.3:** MVP User Stories Complete & Initial Testing (Week 16)
-   **Phase 3: Operational Enhancements & Optimization (Weeks 17-24)**
    -   **Milestone 3.1:** Admin Order & User Management Complete (Week 20)
    -   **Milestone 3.2:** Audit Logging & Reporting Tools (Week 22)
    -   **Milestone 3.3:** Performance Tuning, Security Audit, E2E Testing (Week 24)
-   **Phase 4: Launch & Post-Launch (Week 25 onwards)**
    -   **Milestone 4.1:** Production Deployment (Week 25)
    -   **Milestone 4.2:** Post-Launch Monitoring & Feedback Loop (Ongoing)

## 14. Dependencies & Assumptions

**Dependencies:**
-   Availability of experienced Angular and Python/Django developers.
-   Access to AWS accounts and necessary credentials for deployment.
-   Selection and integration of a third-party payment gateway.
-   Availability of product data (images, descriptions) for initial catalog population.

**Assumptions (from `analysis_document.md` and refined):**
1.  **Payment Gateway:** A third-party PCI DSS compliant payment gateway (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) will be used for all financial transactions. The application will not directly handle sensitive credit card information.
2.  **Product Data:** Initial product data (images, descriptions, categories, stock) will be provided for catalog population.
3.  **Shipping Provider:** Generic shipping rate calculation or flat rates will apply initially. Specific shipping provider integration will be defined in a later phase.
4.  **Backend Framework:** Python Django (with DRF) has been selected by `io8architect` to implement the API.
5.  **Hosting Environment:** AWS will be used for deployment, managed by `io8devops`.
6.  **Scalability:** The initial architecture (monolithic backend) is sufficient for MVP, with clear paths to microservices and advanced scaling as traffic grows.
7.  **Performance:** Caching and database optimizations will effectively manage typical e-commerce load.


# Project Plan

## 1. Project Goals
This project aims to transform the existing Angular Clarity Boilerplate into a fully functional e-commerce application. Key goals include:
-   **Deliver a comprehensive online shopping experience:** Enable customers to browse products, manage a shopping cart, and complete secure purchases.
-   **Provide efficient administrative capabilities:** Empower store managers to manage products, orders, and user accounts effectively.
-   **Establish a robust and scalable architecture:** Ensure the application can grow with business demands and maintain high performance and security standards.
-   **Achieve rapid market entry:** Leverage the existing boilerplate and a chosen backend framework to accelerate development and deployment.

## 2. Project Scope
The scope encompasses the development and deployment of a full-stack e-commerce application, including:
-   **Frontend (Angular Clarity):** Public-facing product catalog, search/filter, product detail pages, shopping cart, checkout flow, user authentication, user profile management (addresses, order history).
-   **Admin Frontend (Angular Clarity):** Product management (CRUD), category management (CRUD), order management (view, update status), user management (view, role assignment), audit log viewing.
-   **Backend (Python Django with DRF):** RESTful APIs for all frontend functionalities, including authentication (JWT), authorization (RBAC), data persistence (PostgreSQL), and caching (Redis).
-   **Infrastructure:** Docker containerization, CI/CD pipeline, AWS hosting (EC2, RDS, S3, ALB, SES).
-   **Exclusions:** Advanced analytics dashboards, loyalty programs, recommendation engines (beyond basic related products), complex shipping integrations (beyond basic), payment gateway development (reliance on third-party).

## 3. Key Deliverables
Based on the defined Epics in the PRD, the key deliverables are:

### Phase 1: Foundation & Core Development
-   **Completed Product Requirements Document (PRD)**
-   **Core Backend APIs (User, Auth, Product, Category)**
-   **Initial Frontend Integration (Public Product Catalog, Basic User Auth UI)**
-   **Dockerized Frontend and Backend applications**
-   **Basic CI/CD Pipeline for core components**

### Phase 2: MVP Feature Expansion & Admin
-   **Functional Shopping Cart & Checkout flow**
-   **Admin Product & Category Management UI**
-   **Comprehensive Unit & Integration Tests**

### Phase 3: Operational Enhancements & Optimization
-   **Admin Order & User Management UI**
-   **Audit Logging & Basic Reporting Feature**
-   **Performance Optimization (Caching, DB indexing)**
-   **Enhanced Security Measures & Audits**
-   **End-to-End (E2E) Test Suite**
-   **Production-ready Deployment Configuration**

### Phase 4: Launch & Post-Launch
-   **Deployed E-commerce Application to Production**
-   **Monitoring & Alerting Setup**
-   **Post-launch Support & Feedback Mechanism**

## 4. High-Level Timeline & Milestones
-   **Phase 1: Foundation & Core Development (Weeks 1-8)**
    -   **Milestone 1.1:** PRD & Project Plan Finalized (End of Week 2)
    -   **Milestone 1.2:** Core Backend APIs (Auth, User, Product) Developed & Tested (End of Week 5)
    -   **Milestone 1.3:** Frontend Boilerplate Integrated with Core Backend (Product Catalog, Auth UI) (End of Week 8)
-   **Phase 2: MVP Feature Expansion & Admin (Weeks 9-16)**
    -   **Milestone 2.1:** Shopping Cart & Checkout Flow Complete (End of Week 12)
    -   **Milestone 2.2:** Admin Product Management Feature Complete (End of Week 14)
    -   **Milestone 2.3:** MVP User Stories Complete & Initial Testing (End of Week 16)
-   **Phase 3: Operational Enhancements & Optimization (Weeks 17-24)**
    -   **Milestone 3.1:** Admin Order & User Management Complete (End of Week 20)
    -   **Milestone 3.2:** Audit Logging & Reporting Tools (End of Week 22)
    -   **Milestone 3.3:** Performance Tuning, Security Audit, E2E Testing (End of Week 24)
-   **Phase 4: Launch & Post-Launch (Week 25 onwards)**
    -   **Milestone 4.1:** Production Deployment (End of Week 25)
    -   **Milestone 4.2:** Post-Launch Monitoring & Feedback Loop (Ongoing)

## 5. Resource Plan Summary
-   **Product Management:** 1 x io8Product Manager (this agent)
-   **Analysis:** 1 x io8Analyst
-   **Architecture:** 1 x io8Architect
-   **Development:** 1-2 x io8CoderMaster (full-stack developers for frontend & backend)
-   **DevOps/Infrastructure:** 1 x io8DevOps (for AWS setup, CI/CD, monitoring)
-   **Testing:** Integrated within development roles, supported by automated testing.

## 6. Risk Management Summary
Key risks and mitigation strategies include:
-   **Integration Complexity:** mitigated by clear API contracts, incremental integration, and dedicated testing.
-   **Security Vulnerabilities:** addressed by strict adherence to NFRs, secure coding practices, regular audits, and third-party payment gateway.
-   **Performance Bottlenecks:** managed through caching, database indexing, horizontal scaling, and asynchronous processing.
-   **Scope Creep:** controlled by strict MVP definition, rigorous prioritization, and transparent communication.
-   **Third-Party Dependency Issues:** mitigated by selecting reputable providers, robust error handling, and monitoring.

## 7. Communication Plan Summary
-   **Daily Stand-ups (internal team):** Brief updates on progress, blockers, next steps.
-   **Bi-weekly Sprint Reviews (with stakeholders):** Demo features, gather feedback.
-   **Weekly Stakeholder Sync:** Progress updates, discuss risks/decisions, align on priorities.
-   **Documentation:** All key decisions, requirements, and technical specifications documented in `.sureai/` folder.
-   **Version Control:** All code changes managed via Git (GitHub) with clear commit messages and PRs.


## Base Agent Prompt Reference

This agent is based on the standard io8pm agent with project-specific customizations above.
Refer to the base io8pm agent prompt for general PM principles and workflow instructions.
