# Product Requirements Document (PRD) - Angular Clarity Boilerplate

## 1. Product Vision

To provide a robust, scalable, and feature-rich boilerplate that serves as a foundational template for building modern, enterprise-grade web applications using Angular and the VMware Clarity Design System. The vision is to accelerate the development lifecycle by offering a pre-configured, best-practice project structure.

## 2. Target Audience

The primary target audience consists of **Angular developers and development teams** who require a standardized, efficient, and consistent starting point for new projects. This includes:

* **Enterprise Development Teams:** Teams that need to maintain a consistent look and feel across multiple applications.
* **Independent Developers:** Individuals looking to quickly bootstrap new projects without spending significant time on initial setup and configuration.

## 3. User Stories (Developer Stories)

### User Story 1: Quick Project Initialization
- **As a developer, I want to clone the repository and run `npm install` and `ng serve` to get a live development server running, so that I can bypass manual setup and start building features immediately.**
- **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - Given I have Node.js and Angular CLI installed,
    - When I clone the repository, install dependencies, and run the start command,
    - Then the application compiles successfully and is accessible in my browser at `localhost:4200`.

### User Story 2: Add a New Feature
- **As a developer, I want to create a new lazy-loaded feature module with its own components and routing, so that I can add new sections to the application in a scalable way.**
- **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - Given the boilerplate is running,
    - When I use the Angular CLI to generate a new module and add it to the main routing configuration,
    - Then I can navigate to the new feature's route, and its components are rendered correctly.

### User Story 3: Utilize Shared Components
- **As a developer, I want to use a component from the `SharedModule` within a new feature module, so that I can reuse common UI elements and maintain consistency.**
- **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - Given I have a new feature module,
    - When I import the `SharedModule` into my feature module,
    - Then I can use the shared components (e.g., a custom card or loader) in my feature's templates without errors.

## 4. Functional Requirements

- **FR-001: Pre-configured Angular Environment:** A ready-to-use Angular CLI project with all necessary dependencies and build configurations.
- **FR-002: Clarity Design System Integration:** Full integration of Clarity UI components and styles, ready for immediate use.
- **FR-003: Scalable Architecture:** A modular structure featuring a `CoreModule` for singleton services and a `SharedModule` for reusable UI components, directives, and pipes.
- **FR-004: Responsive Layout:** A default application shell with a responsive header, navigation sidebar, and main content area.
- **FR-005: Routing:** A pre-configured routing module with examples of lazy-loaded feature modules.
- **FR-006: Theming:** Basic support for Clarity's light and dark themes.

## 5. Non-Functional Requirements

- **NFR-001: Performance:** The initial boilerplate should be lightweight, ensuring fast development server startup times and optimized production builds.
- **NFR-002: Usability (Developer Experience):** The codebase must be clean, well-commented, and logically organized to provide an excellent developer experience.
- **NFR-003: Maintainability:** The modular architecture must facilitate easy updates to dependencies and allow for the addition of new features without introducing breaking changes to the core structure.
- **NFR-004: Scalability:** The architecture is designed to support the growth of large, enterprise-scale applications.
- **NFR-005: Extensibility:** The boilerplate should be easy to customize and extend with additional libraries, modules, and configurations as per project-specific needs.

## 6. Out of Scope

The following features and functionalities are explicitly out of scope for the boilerplate:

-   **Backend Implementation:** This is a frontend-only boilerplate and does not include any backend code or database.
-   **Authentication/Authorization Logic:** While the architecture supports the implementation of security features, no pre-built authentication or authorization logic is included.
-   **State Management:** The boilerplate does not include a state management library (e.g., NgRx, Akita) by default, allowing developers to choose the best solution for their needs.
-   **Business Logic:** No specific business logic or application features are included beyond the basic structural components.
-   **CI/CD Pipelines:** While the project is ready for CI/CD, no pre-configured pipelines are included.

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## PRD UPDATE - 2025-09-25 10:03:46

## 1. Executive Summary

[2025-09-25T10:03:00] This document outlines the product requirements for a notes-taking application. The application will allow users to create, edit, delete, search, tag, and organize their notes.  Further details regarding platform (web, mobile, desktop), data storage (local, cloud), and authentication will be determined in subsequent phases.

## 2. Product Vision & Strategy

[2025-09-25T10:03:00] The vision is to create a user-friendly and efficient notes-taking application that helps users effectively manage and organize their information.  The strategy will focus on iterative development, starting with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that includes core note management features, followed by progressive enhancements based on user feedback.

## 3. Target Users & Personas

[2025-09-25T10:03:00]  The target users are individuals who need a simple and efficient way to take and organize notes.  Personas will be developed in a subsequent phase to represent various user types and their specific needs.

## 4. Problem Statement

[2025-09-25T10:03:00] Existing note-taking solutions may lack features for efficient organization, search, and portability across devices.  This application aims to address these shortcomings by providing a user-friendly interface with robust organization and search capabilities.

## 5. Solution Overview

[2025-09-25T10:03:00]  The application will provide a platform for creating, editing, deleting, searching, tagging, and organizing notes.  Users will be able to organize notes into notebooks and apply tags for efficient searching and retrieval.  The initial MVP will focus on core functionality, with later phases potentially incorporating features such as user authentication, cloud synchronization, and rich text editing.

## 6. Functional Requirements

[2025-09-25T10:03:00]
- **FR-001: Create a new note:** Users should be able to create notes with text content.
- **FR-002: Edit an existing note:** Users should be able to modify the content of existing notes.
- **FR-003: Delete a note:** Users should be able to remove notes.
- **FR-004: Search for notes:** Users should be able to search notes by keyword (title and content).
- **FR-005: Tag a note:** Users should be able to add tags to notes for organization.
- **FR-006: Organize notes into notebooks:** Users should be able to create and assign notes to notebooks.
- **FR-007: Export notes:** Users should be able to export notes in plain text format (.txt).

## 7. Non-Functional Requirements

[2025-09-25T10:03:00]
- **NFR-001: User-friendliness:** The application should be intuitive and easy to use.
- **NFR-002: Performance:** The application should be responsive and performant, even with a large number of notes.
- **NFR-003: Reliability:** The application should be reliable and stable.
- **NFR-004: Security (MVP):**  Security requirements for the MVP are minimal, focusing on input validation and sanitization. More robust security features will be added in later phases if user authentication is implemented.

## 8. Epic Stories

### Epic 1: Core Note Management
**Epic Description:** This epic encompasses the core functionality of creating, editing, deleting, searching, and organizing notes.
**Business Value:** Provides the foundational features necessary for basic note-taking functionality.
**Acceptance Criteria:** All user stories within this epic are completed and tested.

**User Stories:**
- **US-001: Create a New Note**
  - **As a** user
  - **I want to** create a new note with a title and content
  - **So that** I can save my thoughts and ideas
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - [ ] A new note is successfully created with the provided title and content.
    - [ ] The new note is saved locally and can be retrieved later.
  - **Story Points:** 5
  - **Priority:** High

- **US-002: Edit an Existing Note**
  - **As a** user
  - **I want to** edit an existing note
  - **So that** I can correct mistakes or add new information
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - [ ] An existing note can be edited.
    - [ ] The edited note is saved locally.
  - **Story Points:** 3
  - **Priority:** High

- **US-003: Delete a Note**
  - **As a** user
  - **I want to** delete an existing note
  - **So that** I can remove unwanted information
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - [ ] An existing note can be deleted.
    - [ ] The deleted note is removed from the list of notes.
  - **Story Points:** 2
  - **Priority:** High

- **US-004: Search Notes**
  - **As a** user
  - **I want to** search for notes using keywords
  - **So that** I can quickly find the notes I need
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - [ ] A search function exists and returns relevant notes based on keywords in title and content.
    - [ ] Search is case-insensitive.
  - **Story Points:** 8
  - **Priority:** High

- **US-005: Add Tags to Notes**
  - **As a** user
  - **I want to** add tags to notes
  - **So that** I can categorize and organize my notes
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - [ ] Tags can be added to notes.
    - [ ] Notes can be searched by tags.
  - **Story Points:** 5
  - **Priority:** Medium

- **US-006: Organize Notes into Notebooks**
  - **As a** user
  - **I want to** organize my notes into notebooks
  - **So that** I can group related notes together
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - [ ] Notebooks can be created.
    - [ ] Notes can be assigned to notebooks.
    - [ ] Notes can be searched and filtered by notebook.
  - **Story Points:** 7
  - **Priority:** Medium

- **US-007: Export Notes (txt)**
  - **As a** user
  - **I want to** export my notes as plain text files
  - **So that** I can share or back up my notes
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - [ ] Notes can be exported to a .txt file.
    - [ ] The exported file contains the note's title and content.
  - **Story Points:** 3
  - **Priority:** Medium

### Epic 2: [Future Enhancement - Authentication] (To be defined in subsequent phases)
### Epic 3: [Future Enhancement - Cloud Sync] (To be defined in subsequent phases)

## 9. User Interface Requirements
[2025-09-25T10:03:00]  The UI should be clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate.  Specific UI/UX designs will be developed in a subsequent design phase.

## 10. Technical Requirements
[2025-09-25T10:03:00]  Technical requirements will depend on the chosen platform and backend technologies.  These details will be outlined in subsequent documents.

## 11. Success Metrics & KPIs
[2025-09-25T10:03:00]  Success will be measured by user adoption, user satisfaction, and feature usage.  Specific KPIs will be defined in a subsequent phase.

## 12. Risk Assessment
[2025-09-25T10:03:00]  Risks include the selection of appropriate technologies, meeting deadlines, and ensuring user satisfaction. Mitigation strategies will be developed in a subsequent phase.

## 13. Timeline & Milestones
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] A detailed timeline will be developed in a subsequent phase, outlining key milestones and delivery dates.

## 14. Dependencies & Assumptions
[2025-09-25T10:03:00]  The project depends on the selection of appropriate technologies and the availability of resources. Assumptions include sufficient developer expertise and adequate project funding.


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## PRD UPDATE - 2025-09-25 10:04:09

## 1. Executive Summary
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] This document outlines the product requirements for a notes-taking application designed to allow users to create, edit, delete, search, tag, and organize their notes.  The application will initially focus on core note management functionalities.  Further requirements regarding platform (web, mobile, desktop), data storage (local, cloud), and user authentication will be determined in subsequent phases.

## 2. Product Vision & Strategy
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] The vision is to create a user-friendly and efficient notes-taking application that helps users effectively manage their information. The strategy will prioritize iterative development, starting with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that incorporates core note management features. Subsequent iterations will include enhancements based on user feedback and refined requirements.

## 3. Target Users & Personas
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] The target users are individuals who need a simple yet effective method to take and organize notes. The development of detailed personas to represent diverse user types and needs will be done in a later phase.

## 4. Problem Statement
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] Many existing notes-taking solutions lack features for efficient organization, search, and cross-device portability. This application intends to address these issues by offering a user-friendly interface with comprehensive organization and search capabilities.

## 5. Solution Overview
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] The application will offer a platform for creating, editing, deleting, searching, tagging, and organizing notes.  Users can organize notes into notebooks and use tags for efficient retrieval. The MVP will emphasize fundamental functionality, with future phases potentially including features such as user authentication, cloud synchronization, and rich text editing capabilities.

## 6. Functional Requirements
[2025-09-25T10:03:00]  The following functional requirements are considered essential for the MVP:

- **FR-001: Create a new note:** Users should be able to create notes with text content.
- **FR-002: Edit an existing note:** Users should be able to modify the content of existing notes.
- **FR-003: Delete a note:** Users should be able to remove notes.
- **FR-004: Search for notes:** Users should be able to search notes by keyword (title and content).
- **FR-005: Tag a note:** Users should be able to add tags to notes for organization.
- **FR-006: Organize notes into notebooks:** Users should be able to create and assign notes to notebooks.
- **FR-007: Export notes:** Users should be able to export notes in plain text format (.txt).

## 7. Non-Functional Requirements
[2025-09-25T10:03:00]
- **NFR-001: User-friendliness:** The application must be intuitive and easy to navigate.
- **NFR-002: Performance:** The application should be responsive and performant even with numerous notes.
- **NFR-003: Reliability:** The application must be reliable and stable.
- **NFR-004: Security (MVP):**  The MVP's security focuses on input validation and sanitization. Enhanced security features will be incorporated in later phases if user authentication is implemented.

## 8. Epic Stories

### Epic 1: Core Note Management
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] **Epic Description:** This epic includes the core functionality for creating, editing, deleting, searching, and organizing notes.
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] **Business Value:**  Provides essential note-taking functionality.
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] **Acceptance Criteria:** All user stories within this epic are completed and thoroughly tested.

**User Stories:**
- **US-001: Create a New Note**
  - **As a** user
  - **I want to** create a new note with a title and content
  - **So that** I can save my thoughts and ideas
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - [ ] A new note is successfully created with the provided title and content.
    - [ ] The new note is saved locally and can be retrieved later.
  - **Story Points:** 5
  - **Priority:** High

- **US-002: Edit an Existing Note**
  - **As a** user
  - **I want to** edit an existing note
  - **So that** I can correct mistakes or add new information
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - [ ] An existing note can be edited.
    - [ ] The edited note is saved locally.
  - **Story Points:** 3
  - **Priority:** High

- **US-003: Delete a Note**
  - **As a** user
  - **I want to** delete an existing note
  - **So that** I can remove unwanted information
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - [ ] An existing note can be deleted.
    - [ ] The deleted note is removed from the list of notes.
  - **Story Points:** 2
  - **Priority:** High

- **US-004: Search Notes**
  - **As a** user
  - **I want to** search for notes using keywords
  - **So that** I can quickly find the notes I need
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - [ ] A search function exists and returns relevant notes based on keywords in title and content.
    - [ ] Search is case-insensitive.
  - **Story Points:** 8
  - **Priority:** High

- **US-005: Add Tags to Notes**
  - **As a** user
  - **I want to** add tags to notes
  - **So that** I can categorize and organize my notes
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - [ ] Tags can be added to notes.
    - [ ] Notes can be searched by tags.
  - **Story Points:** 5
  - **Priority:** Medium

- **US-006: Organize Notes into Notebooks**
  - **As a** user
  - **I want to** organize my notes into notebooks
  - **So that** I can group related notes together
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - [ ] Notebooks can be created.
    - [ ] Notes can be assigned to notebooks.
    - [ ] Notes can be searched and filtered by notebook.
  - **Story Points:** 7
  - **Priority:** Medium

- **US-007: Export Notes (txt)**
  - **As a** user
  - **I want to** export my notes as plain text files
  - **So that** I can share or back up my notes
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**
    - [ ] Notes can be exported to a .txt file.
    - [ ] The exported file contains the note's title and content.
  - **Story Points:** 3
  - **Priority:** Medium

### Epic 2: [Future Enhancement - Authentication] (To be defined in subsequent phases)
### Epic 3: [Future Enhancement - Cloud Sync] (To be defined in subsequent phases)

## 9. User Interface Requirements
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] The UI should be clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate.  Specific UI/UX designs will be developed in a subsequent design phase.

## 10. Technical Requirements
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] Technical requirements will depend on the chosen platform and backend technologies. These details will be outlined in subsequent documents.

## 11. Success Metrics & KPIs
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] Success will be measured by user adoption, user satisfaction, and feature usage. Specific KPIs will be defined in a subsequent phase.

## 12. Risk Assessment
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] Risks include the selection of appropriate technologies, meeting deadlines, and ensuring user satisfaction. Mitigation strategies will be developed in a subsequent phase.

## 13. Timeline & Milestones
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] A detailed timeline will be developed in a subsequent phase, outlining key milestones and delivery dates.

## 14. Dependencies & Assumptions
[2025-09-25T10:03:00] The project depends on the selection of appropriate technologies and the availability of resources. Assumptions include sufficient developer expertise and adequate project funding.
