# 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: Messaging App
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This project plan outlines the strategic approach and high-level roadmap for developing the Messaging App. It aligns with the phased development strategy detailed in the `analysis_document.md` and informed by the `architecture_document.md` and `tech_stack_document.md`.

## 1. Project Phases & Objectives
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**Phase 1: Discovery & Architecture (Completed - Initial Stage)**
*   **Objective:** Define the project scope, detailed requirements, architectural patterns, and technology stack.
*   **Key Activities:** Requirements gathering (`analysis_document.md`), architectural design (`architecture_document.md`), technology selection (`tech_stack_document.md`), initial PRD creation.

**Phase 2: Core Messaging MVP Development (Estimated: 8-12 weeks)**
*   **Objective:** Deliver a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) featuring secure user authentication, one-to-one real-time text messaging, and message persistence.
*   **Key Activities:**
    *   Backend development: Authentication Service, User Service, Message Service, Real-time WebSocket Service.
    *   Database schema implementation and migrations (PostgreSQL, Redis).
    *   Frontend development: Integrate Auth, User List, 1:1 Chat UI components into Angular Clarity boilerplate.
    *   Establish Dockerized development environment for all services.
    *   Initial API endpoint development and testing (REST & WebSocket).

**Phase 3: Feature Expansion & Quality Assurance (Estimated: 6-10 weeks)**
*   **Objective:** Implement advanced messaging features (group chat, notifications, media sharing) and conduct thorough quality assurance.
*   **Key Activities:**
    *   Backend and Frontend development for Group Chat functionality.
    *   Backend and Frontend development for real-time notifications.
    *   Backend integration with object storage for media sharing (e.g., AWS S3).
    *   Frontend UI for media upload and display.
    *   Comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
    *   Performance benchmarking and optimization.

**Phase 4: Deployment Readiness & Operations (Estimated: 4-6 weeks)**
*   **Objective:** Prepare the application for production deployment and establish robust operational practices.
*   **Key Activities:**
    *   Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines (Build, Test, Deploy using GitHub Actions/GitLab CI).
    *   Configure production infrastructure (e.g., Kubernetes manifests, Nginx reverse proxy/load balancer).
    *   Implement monitoring, logging, and error tracking systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Sentry).
    *   Conduct security audits and penetration testing.
    *   Create operational runbooks and documentation.

## 2. Key Milestones
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*   **M1 (Completed):** Core Project Analysis & Architecture Defined.
*   **M2 (MVP Complete):** User Authentication, Profile Management, 1:1 Real-time Messaging, and Message History fully functional.
*   **M3 (Features Complete):** Group Chat, Notifications, and Media Sharing implemented and tested.
*   **M4 (Production Ready):** Application deployed to a production environment with robust CI/CD, monitoring, and security.

## 3. Resource Allocation (High-Level)
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*   **Frontend Development:** Angular/TypeScript experts focusing on UI/UX and API integration.
*   **Backend Development:** Python/FastAPI experts focusing on API logic, database interaction, and real-time WebSocket implementation.
*   **DevOps/Infrastructure:** Specialists for Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, CI/CD, monitoring, and cloud services.
*   **Quality Assurance:** Dedicated QA for testing functional and non-functional requirements across all phases.

## 4. Risk Management (High-Level)
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*   **Top Risks:** Scalability, Performance, Security, Integration Complexity, Scope Creep (as detailed in `prd_document.md` Risk Assessment).
*   **Approach:** Proactive identification, continuous monitoring, and implementation of specific mitigation strategies (e.g., architectural choices for scaling, security best practices, strict MVP focus).

## 5. Communication Plan
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*   **Daily Stand-ups:** Brief daily meetings for team synchronization and progress updates.
*   **Sprint Reviews:** Bi-weekly demos of completed features to stakeholders.
*   **Sprint Retrospectives:** Bi-weekly meetings for continuous process improvement.
*   **Documentation:** All project artifacts (PRD, Architecture, Tech Stack, Plan) to be kept up-to-date and accessible in the `.sureai/` directory.



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## 1. Project Phases & Objectives
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**Phase 2: Core Messaging MVP Development (Estimated: 8-12 weeks)**
*   **Key Activities:**
    *   Backend development: Implement Authentication Service (JWT), User Service (profile, search), Message Service (persistence), Real-time WebSocket Service (message delivery, presence). Utilize FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, and Redis as per `tech_stack_document.md`.
    *   Database schema implementation and Alembic migrations for `User`, `Conversation`, `Message`, and `ConversationParticipant` entities. Implement strategic indexing for performance (Referenced: `architecture_document.md` Data Architecture Refinement).
    *   Frontend development: Integrate Auth, User List, and 1:1 Chat UI components into the Angular Clarity boilerplate; create Angular services for REST and WebSocket communication.
    *   Establish a Dockerized development environment with `docker-compose.yml` for all services, ensuring local consistency (Referenced: `tech_stack_document.md` Infrastructure).
    *   Develop and thoroughly test REST API endpoints (e.g., `/api/auth/login`, `/api/users/search`, `/api/conversations/{id}/messages`).
    *   Develop and test WebSocket API events (e.g., `send_message`, `new_message`, `user_status_update`).

**Phase 3: Feature Expansion & Quality Assurance (Estimated: 6-10 weeks)**
*   **Key Activities:**
    *   Backend and Frontend development for Group Chat functionality (creation, member management, messaging), including the associated REST and WebSocket APIs.
    *   Backend and Frontend development for real-time notifications (e.g., new message alerts, read receipts, user online/offline status notifications) leveraging Redis Pub/Sub.
    *   Backend integration with an object storage solution (e.g., AWS S3) for media sharing, including secure upload and retrieval mechanisms.
    *   Frontend UI for media upload, display, and management within chat interfaces.
    *   Comprehensive unit (Jest/Karma for Angular, Pytest for FastAPI), integration (API/WebSocket interaction), and end-to-end (Cypress/Playwright) testing across all new features and existing MVP functionalities.
    *   Performance benchmarking and optimization, including database query tuning, Redis configuration optimization, and frontend bundle size reduction.

**Phase 4: Deployment Readiness & Operations (Estimated: 4-6 weeks)**
*   **Key Activities:**
    *   Develop and implement robust CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions/GitLab CI) for automated linting, testing, Docker image building, vulnerability scanning, and phased deployment to staging and production environments (Referenced: `tech_stack_document.md` CI/CD Pipeline Details).
    *   Configure production infrastructure using Kubernetes manifests or AWS ECS service definitions; set up Nginx as a reverse proxy/load balancer for both HTTP/S and WSS connections with SSL termination and rate limiting (Referenced: `tech_stack_document.md` API Gateway / Reverse Proxy Configuration).
    *   Implement comprehensive monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana, centralized logging with Loki/ELK, and error tracking with Sentry for both frontend and backend applications (Referenced: `tech_stack_document.md` Monitoring & Logging Tools).
    *   Conduct final security audits, penetration testing, and establish secure environment variable management in production environments.
    *   Create detailed operational runbooks and documentation for incident response, system maintenance, and scaling procedures.
    *   Implement automated database backup and restore procedures, ensuring data durability and disaster recovery capabilities.



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### Project Plan for "Messaging App" - PM Initiatives (2025-10-10T04:22:00)

## 1. Project Management Methodology
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The "Messaging App" project will continue to adopt an **Agile Scrum-based methodology** tailored for real-time application development. This approach fosters iterative development, continuous feedback, and rapid adaptation to evolving requirements, especially critical for real-time systems.
*   **Sprints:** Consistent 2-week sprints will be utilized to deliver incremental, shippable features, aligning with the project's phased roadmap.
*   **Ceremonies:** Standard Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) will be strictly adhered to, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.
*   **Backlog Management:** A dynamic and prioritized product backlog will be meticulously maintained and groomed, focusing on delivering maximum business value per sprint, with a clear delineation between MVP (Phase 2) and future features (Phase 3+).
*   **Tools:** JIRA, Trello, or a similar project management tool will be used for detailed backlog management, sprint tracking, task assignment, and progress reporting.

## 2. Project Phases & Milestones
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Building upon the phases identified in `analysis_document.md` and informed by the detailed architecture and tech stack:

*   **Phase 1: Discovery & Architecture (Completed)**
    *   **Activities:** Comprehensive requirements gathering, detailed system architecture design, technology stack selection, initial database schema definition, API contract outlining, and initial risk assessment.
    *   **Deliverables:** `analysis_document.md`, `architecture_document.md`, `tech_stack_document.md`, and the detailed `prd_document.md`.
    *   **Status:** Completed prior to this update.

*   **Phase 2: Core Messaging MVP Development (Target: 8-10 Weeks)**
    *   **Goal:** Implement fundamental user authentication, one-to-one real-time messaging, and message persistence, creating a shippable Minimum Viable Product.
    *   **Key Milestones & Deliverables:**
        *   **M2.1: Authentication & User Services (Weeks 1-3):** Implement FastAPI backend services for user registration, login (JWT), user profile management, and PostgreSQL database integration for users. Frontend Angular modules for registration, login, profile display (Clarity UI). Initial API rate limiting.
        *   **M2.2: Real-time Messaging Backend Core (Weeks 4-7):** Develop FastAPI Message Service (persistence) and WebSocket Service (real-time delivery). Integrate Redis for Pub/Sub and user presence, including buffering for offline messages (Redis Streams/Lists).
        *   **M2.3: Frontend 1:1 Chat Interface & Integration (Weeks 5-8):** Develop Angular Chat Module for sending/receiving 1:1 text messages, displaying paginated chat history, and real-time user presence updates, fully integrated with backend services.
        *   **M2.4: MVP Integration, Testing & Local Deployment (Weeks 8-10):** Full end-to-end integration of frontend and backend. Comprehensive unit and integration testing (Jest/Pytest). Initial performance testing for message latency and concurrent users. Setup `docker-compose.yml` for all services (frontend, backend, DB, Redis) to enable consistent local development.
    *   **Success Criteria:** All MVP user stories (US-001 to US-010) are implemented, securely functional, and meet defined NFRs (message latency, basic security, concurrent users) for MVP.

*   **Phase 3: Feature Expansion & Quality Assurance (Target: 6-8 Weeks)**
    *   **Goal:** Introduce advanced messaging features, conduct thorough system-wide testing, and optimize for performance and security.
    *   **Key Milestones & Deliverables:**
        *   **M3.1: Group Chat Implementation (Weeks 1-3):** Extend backend Conversation and Message Services for group creation and multi-user messaging. Develop corresponding Angular UI for group chat management and interaction (US-011, US-012).
        *   **M3.2: Notifications & Media Sharing (Weeks 3-5):** Implement backend Notification Service. Integrate with cloud object storage (e.g., AWS S3) for File Storage Service. Implement background task processing (Celery/Redis) for media handling. Develop frontend notification display and media upload/viewing features (US-013 to US-018).
        *   **M3.3: Comprehensive Testing & Optimization (Weeks 5-8):** Dedicated QA phase including extensive End-to-End (E2E) testing (Cypress/Playwright), white-box and black-box security audits, advanced load testing, and comprehensive performance tuning. Significant bug fixing and stability enhancements. Develop detailed monitoring dashboards (Grafana) and centralized logging capabilities (Loki/ELK).
    *   **Success Criteria:** All Phase 3 user stories are implemented, the product is stable, secure, and performance benchmarks are met under higher load. All monitoring and logging infrastructure is in place.

*   **Phase 4: Deployment Readiness & Operations (Target: 2-3 Weeks)**
    *   **Goal:** Establish production-ready deployment pipelines, infrastructure, and operational monitoring for continuous delivery and system reliability.
    *   **Key Milestones & Deliverables:**
        *   **M4.1: CI/CD Pipeline & Production Infrastructure (Weeks 1-2):** Setup robust CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) for automated code quality checks (linting/formatting), unit/integration/E2E testing, container image building, vulnerability scanning, and automated deployment to staging environments. Configure production cloud infrastructure (e.g., Kubernetes cluster, PostgreSQL with read replicas, Redis Cluster, Nginx load balancer/reverse proxy) with secure environment variable management.
        *   **M4.2: Operational Monitoring & Production Rollout (Weeks 2-3):** Finalize and integrate Prometheus, Grafana, Loki/ELK, and Sentry for comprehensive production monitoring, logging, and error tracking with defined alerts. Implement automated database backup and recovery procedures. Execute final production deployment, post-deployment validation, and establish ongoing operational support and maintenance plan.
    *   **Success Criteria:** Application successfully deployed to production environment, CI/CD operational, monitoring and alerting systems functional, and robust data durability (backups).

## 4. Risk Management Strategy
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Proactive monitoring and mitigation of identified risks, informed by detailed architectural and technical considerations:
*   **Scalability:** Implement horizontal scaling for all stateless backend services and the WebSocket Gateway using Redis Pub/Sub for message distribution. Employ database read replicas and efficient indexing to handle increasing read loads. Conduct regular load testing to validate performance under growing user concurrency.
*   **Performance:** Continuously monitor message latency and API response times using Prometheus and Grafana. Optimize WebSocket message processing, leverage Redis for user presence and caching, and ensure efficient frontend rendering. Prioritize performance optimizations throughout all development sprints.
*   **Security:** Integrate robust JWT authentication with refresh token mechanisms and RBAC authorization. Enforce TLS/SSL for all communications. Securely hash passwords. Implement comprehensive input validation, API rate limiting (Nginx & FastAPI), and a strict Content Security Policy. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
*   **Integration Complexity:** Foster early and continuous communication between frontend and backend teams. Strictly adhere to well-defined API (REST & WebSocket) contracts. Conduct frequent, automated integration testing. Utilize Docker Compose for a consistent, integrated local development environment across all services.
*   **Scope Creep:** Maintain strict adherence to the defined MVP (Phase 2) and phased feature rollout. Implement a rigorous change management process for any new feature requests, requiring clear justification and re-prioritization of the backlog. Regularly communicate scope decisions to all stakeholders.

## 5. Communication Plan
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*   **Daily Stand-ups:** Short, daily sync-ups (15 min) for the development team to discuss yesterday's progress, today's plans, and any blockers. Focus on sprint goals.
*   **Sprint Reviews:** End-of-sprint demonstrations (2-4 hours) of completed and shippable work to stakeholders, collecting feedback and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
*   **Sprint Retrospectives:** End-of-sprint internal team meetings (1-2 hours) to reflect on what went well, what could be improved, and actionable steps for process enhancement.
*   **Product Backlog Refinement:** Regular sessions (e.g., once a week) to refine, estimate (story points), and prioritize backlog items for upcoming sprints, ensuring detailed readiness for development.
*   **Documentation:** All project documentation (`.sureai/prd_document.md`, `project_plan.md`, `architecture_document.md`, `tech_stack_document.md`, etc.) will be kept up-to-date and accessible through the version control system. Change logs and timestamps will track updates.
*   **Ad-hoc Meetings:** As needed for in-depth design discussions, critical problem-solving, risk mitigation, or stakeholder consultations. Utilize communication channels (e.g., Slack, Teams) for quick queries and updates.

