# 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.

