# 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 - 2025-09-24 06:57:44

## 1. Executive Summary
Generated: 2025-09-24 07:45:00
This document outlines the product requirements for a "notess" application, a simple note-taking application designed for ease of use and intuitive design.  The application will allow users to create, edit, save, and search notes locally, initially focusing on a frontend-only implementation with the possibility of backend integration in future iterations.

## 2. Product Vision & Strategy
Generated: 2025-09-24 07:45:00
The vision for "notess" is to become a user-friendly and efficient note-taking tool.  The initial strategy focuses on a minimum viable product (MVP) featuring core note-taking functionalities.  Future iterations may include features such as collaboration, synchronization, and advanced organization capabilities.

## 3. Target Users & Personas
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**Persona 1: The Student**
- Needs a simple way to take notes during lectures and study sessions.
- Values ease of use and quick access to notes.

**Persona 2: The Professional**
- Needs a tool to jot down ideas, meeting notes, and task lists.
- Values organization and the ability to quickly search notes.

**Persona 3: The Casual User**
- Needs a simple, no-frills way to record quick thoughts and reminders.
- Values simplicity and ease of use above all else.

## 4. Problem Statement
Generated: 2025-09-24 07:45:00
Current note-taking solutions are often overly complex, cluttered, or lack basic functionality.  Many applications require accounts, synchronization, or other features that are not necessary for basic note-taking.  "notess" addresses this problem by providing a streamlined, intuitive, and locally-focused note-taking experience.

## 5. Solution Overview
Generated: 2025-09-24 07:45:00
"notess" is a single-page application (SPA) built using Angular and the Clarity Design System, providing a consistent and modern user interface.  The application will offer core note-taking functionalities including creation, editing, saving, searching, and deleting notes. Data will be persistently stored locally using IndexedDB to ensure offline capabilities.  Future iterations may expand to include richer text formatting, advanced search, and potentially cloud synchronization.

## 6. Functional Requirements
Generated: 2025-09-24 07:45:00
- **FR-001:** Users shall be able to create new notes with rich text formatting (bold, italic, lists).
- **FR-002:** Users shall be able to edit existing notes with rich text formatting.
- **FR-003:** Users shall be able to save notes persistently using IndexedDB.
- **FR-004:** Users shall be able to search for notes using keywords with partial matching.
- **FR-005:** Users shall be able to view their saved notes with proper formatting.
- **FR-006:** Users shall be able to delete notes.

## 7. Non-Functional Requirements
Generated: 2025-09-24 07:45:00
- **NFR-001:** The application shall be intuitive and easy to use.
- **NFR-002:** The application shall be responsive and performant.
- **NFR-003:** The application shall protect user data (via secure local storage).
- **NFR-004:** The application shall function offline.

## 8. Epic Stories
Generated: 2025-09-24 07:45:00
### Epic 1: Core Note-Taking Functionality
**Epic Description:** Implement the core features for creating, editing, saving, searching, and deleting notes.
**Business Value:** Provides the basic functionality of the application.
**Acceptance Criteria:** All functional requirements (FR-001 to FR-006) are met.

**User Stories:**
- **US-001:** As a user, I want to create a new note so that I can capture my thoughts and ideas.
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**  A new note can be created and saved. Text is stored correctly.
  - **Story Points:** 5
  - **Priority:** High
- **US-002:** As a user, I want to edit an existing note so that I can correct mistakes and add more information.
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**  Existing notes can be loaded, edited, and saved. Rich text formatting is preserved.
  - **Story Points:** 8
  - **Priority:** High
- **US-003:** As a user, I want to save my notes persistently so that my work is not lost.
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**  Notes are saved to IndexedDB and retrieved correctly after closing and reopening the browser.
  - **Story Points:** 10
  - **Priority:** High
- **US-004:** As a user, I want to search for notes using keywords so that I can find specific information quickly.
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**  A search function correctly finds notes containing the specified keywords, partial matches are supported.
  - **Story Points:** 8
  - **Priority:** High
- **US-005:** As a user, I want to view my saved notes so that I can access my previous work.
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**  Notes are displayed correctly, rich text formatting is preserved.
  - **Story Points:** 5
  - **Priority:** High
- **US-006:** As a user, I want to delete notes so that I can remove unwanted content.
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**  Notes can be deleted from the list and the database.
  - **Story Points:** 3
  - **Priority:** High

### Epic 2: Rich Text Formatting
**Epic Description:** Implement rich text formatting capabilities for notes.
**Business Value:** Enhances user experience and note-taking functionality.
**Acceptance Criteria:** Bold, italic, and bulleted list formatting are supported.

**User Stories:**
- **US-007:** As a user, I want to format my notes using bold, italics, and lists so that my notes are easier to read and organize.
  - **Acceptance Criteria:**  Rich text formatting is applied correctly and persisted.
  - **Story Points:** 13
  - **Priority:** Medium

## 9. User Interface Requirements
Generated: 2025-09-24 07:45:00
The UI should be clean, intuitive, and consistent with the Clarity Design System.  Wireframes and mockups will be developed during the design phase.

## 10. Technical Requirements
Generated: 2025-09-24 07:45:00
- Frontend: Angular, Clarity Design System, ngx-quill (rich text editor), IndexedDB
- Offline functionality

## 11. Success Metrics & KPIs
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- User engagement (time spent in app, number of notes created).
- User satisfaction (feedback surveys).

## 12. Risk Assessment
Generated: 2025-09-24 07:45:00
- Risk: Issues with IndexedDB performance or compatibility.
  - Mitigation: Thorough testing and fallback mechanisms.

## 13. Timeline & Milestones
Generated: 2025-09-24 07:45:00
- **Milestone 1 (Week 1):** Complete core functionality (Epic 1).
- **Milestone 2 (Week 2):** Implement rich text formatting (Epic 2).
- **Milestone 3 (Week 3):** Testing and bug fixes.
- **Milestone 4 (Week 4):** Deployment.

## 14. Dependencies & Assumptions
Generated: 2025-09-24 07:45:00
- Assumption:  Developers have sufficient Angular experience.
- Dependency:  Selection of a suitable rich text editor library.


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## PRD UPDATE - 2025-09-24 06:57:57

# Product Requirements Document (PRD) Update - 2025-09-24 07:55:00

## 6. Functional Requirements Update - 2025-09-24 07:55:00

- **FR-007:** Users shall be able to apply rich text formatting (bold, italic, underline, lists) to their notes.
- **FR-008:** Users shall be able to save notes persistently across browser sessions using IndexedDB.
- **FR-009:** Users shall be able to search for notes using keywords, with partial keyword matching.
- **FR-010:** The application shall display notes with preserved rich text formatting.
- **FR-011:**  Users shall be able to delete notes.

## 8. Epic Stories Update - 2025-09-24 07:55:00

### Epic 1: Core Note-Taking Functionality

**User Stories Update:**
- **US-001:** As a user, I want to create a new note so that I can capture my thoughts and ideas.
  - **Acceptance Criteria:** A new note can be created and saved.  Text is stored correctly. Rich text formatting is preserved.
  - **Story Points:** 5
  - **Priority:** High
- **US-002:** As a user, I want to edit an existing note so that I can correct mistakes and add more information.
  - **Acceptance Criteria:** Existing notes can be loaded, edited, and saved. Rich text formatting is preserved.  Changes are saved to IndexedDB.
  - **Story Points:** 8
  - **Priority:** High
- **US-003:** As a user, I want to save my notes persistently so that my work is not lost.
  - **Acceptance Criteria:** Notes are saved to IndexedDB and retrieved correctly after closing and reopening the browser.  Data is preserved across sessions.
  - **Story Points:** 10
  - **Priority:** High
- **US-004:** As a user, I want to search for notes using keywords so that I can find specific information quickly.
  - **Acceptance Criteria:** A search function correctly finds notes containing the specified keywords, partial matches are supported. Results are displayed correctly.
  - **Story Points:** 8
  - **Priority:** High
- **US-005:** As a user, I want to view my saved notes so that I can access my previous work.
  - **Acceptance Criteria:** Notes are displayed correctly, rich text formatting is preserved.  Notes are loaded from IndexedDB.
  - **Story Points:** 5
  - **Priority:** High
- **US-006:** As a user, I want to delete notes so that I can remove unwanted content.
  - **Acceptance Criteria:** Notes can be deleted from the list and the database (IndexedDB).
  - **Story Points:** 3
  - **Priority:** High

### Epic 3:  Search Functionality
**Epic Description:** Implement a robust search feature for notes.
**Business Value:** Enables efficient retrieval of notes.
**Acceptance Criteria:**  Partial keyword matching is supported. Search results are accurate and relevant.

**User Stories:**
- **US-008:** As a user, I want to search for notes using keywords, even if the keywords are only part of a word, so I can easily find notes containing specific information.
  - **Acceptance Criteria:** The search function should return notes containing the keyword or partial keyword.
  - **Story Points:** 10
  - **Priority:** Medium

## 10. Technical Requirements Update - 2025-09-24 07:55:00

- Frontend: Angular, Clarity Design System, ngx-quill (rich text editor), IndexedDB for persistent local storage.
- Offline functionality: The application should function offline using local storage (IndexedDB).

## 12. Risk Assessment Update - 2025-09-24 07:55:00

- Risk:  Issues with IndexedDB performance or compatibility across different browsers.
  - Mitigation: Thorough testing across multiple browsers and devices. Consider fallback mechanisms (e.g., using localStorage as a secondary storage option if IndexedDB fails).
