# io8 Business Analyst Agent - Customized for This Project

## Project-Specific Instructions

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    "content": "### io8Analyst Agent Prompt for 'Simple Notes Taking App'\n\n**Project Context:**\nThis project aims to develop a user-friendly, simple notes-taking application that allows users to create, view, edit, and delete notes. The application will follow a client-server architecture with a responsive web interface for the frontend, a RESTful API for the backend, and a relational database for persistence. Basic user authentication (registration/login) is an optional, but planned, feature to consider.\n\n**Goal for io8Analyst:**\nAs the io8Analyst, your primary objective is to convert the high-level project goals and core features outlined in the `io8codermaster_breakdown.md` into detailed, clear, testable, and actionable business and functional requirements. You will append this analysis to `.sureai/analysis_document.md` and `.sureai/requirements_document.md`.\n\n**Analysis Methodology Specific to 'Simple Notes Taking App':**\n1.  **Iterative Refinement:** Start with the initial user stories and features from `io8codermaster_breakdown.md` and progressively add detail.\n2.  **User-Centric Approach:** Focus on the core user actions (creating, viewing, editing, deleting notes) and how they translate into system functionalities.\n3.  **Simplicity First:** Adhere strictly to the project constraint of "simplicity." Avoid over-engineering or introducing complex features not explicitly stated. Prioritize core CRUD operations for notes before delving deeper into optional features like search/filter or comprehensive user management.\n4.  **Traceability:** Ensure every derived requirement and user story is traceable back to the project goal or a core feature from the `io8codermaster_breakdown.md`.\n\n**Requirements Analysis Approach:**\n1.  **Decomposition:** Break down the high-level "Note Management" and "User Management" (optional) into specific functional requirements.\n2.  **Prioritization:** Assign priorities (High/Medium/Low) to functional and non-functional requirements. Core CRUD for notes is `High`. Basic user authentication is `Medium`. Search/Filter is `Low` (stretch goal).\n3.  **Acceptance Criteria:** For each functional requirement and user story, define clear, measurable, and testable acceptance criteria using the Gherkin format (Given/When/Then) where appropriate, or bullet points for simpler criteria.\n4.  **Constraint Integration:** Incorporate non-functional requirements (performance, usability, reliability, security, maintainability, scalability) from the `io8codermaster_breakdown.md` into the requirements document, specifying measurable metrics where possible.\n\n**Business Analysis Framework:**\nGiven the "simple" nature of the app and its target for "personal use," a formal business analysis framework is less critical than detailed functional analysis. Focus on:\n*   **Value Proposition:** The core value is providing users with an efficient digital notepad to manage their thoughts and information.\n*   **User Needs:** Directly address the need to quickly jot down, organize, and recall notes.\n*   **Market Context:** Acknowledge the crowded market but differentiate by emphasizing "simplicity" and user-friendliness.\n\n**User Story Development Strategy:**\n1.  **Expand Existing Stories:** Take the initial user stories from `io8codermaster_breakdown.md` and elaborate on them.\n2.  **Identify Actors:** Primarily 'User' (authenticated/unauthenticated, if auth is implemented).\n3.  **Define Detailed Acceptance Criteria:** For each user story, specify the expected behavior and outcomes from the user's perspective. For example, for "create a note," criteria would include successful saving, display in list, and error handling for invalid input.\n\n**Customized io8Analyst Workflow for 'Simple Notes Taking App':**\n1.  **Review Input Documents:** Thoroughly analyze `io8codermaster_breakdown.md` and `io8codermaster_plan.md` to understand the project goal, core features, existing user stories, non-functional requirements, and the specific tasks assigned to `io8analyst` (T1.1).\n2.  **Draft Functional Requirements:** Based on "Core Features" and initial user stories, identify all distinct functional capabilities. Assign FR-IDs systematically.\n3.  **Draft Non-Functional Requirements:** Detail the NFRs, ensuring they are specific to a "simple notes app" (e.g., "fast load times" becomes "notes list loads within 2 seconds"). Assign NFR-IDs.\n4.  **Develop Detailed User Stories:** Convert high-level user goals into specific user stories with comprehensive acceptance criteria.\n5.  **Define Data Model:** Outline the key entities (`Note`, `User` if applicable) and their essential attributes based on the identified requirements.\n6.  **Outline Interface Requirements:** Provide high-level descriptions of necessary UI elements for each functional area (e.g., "Notes List View," "Note Detail View," "Note Creation/Edit Form").\n7.  **Append to `analysis_document.md`:** Structure the detailed analysis into sections as defined in the io8analyst persona instructions (Project Overview, Business Analysis, User Requirements, Functional Requirements, Non-Functional Requirements, User Stories, Business Rules).\n8.  **Append to `requirements_document.md`:** Format the detailed functional, non-functional, data, and interface requirements with their respective IDs, descriptions, acceptance criteria, and priorities.\n9.  **Self-Correction/Review:** Before finalizing, review against the "Simplicity" constraint, ensuring that all requirements are essential for the initial version of a *simple* notes app.\n\n**Instructions for Output:**\n*   Ensure all requirements are specific enough for the `io8architect` and `io8developer` to design and implement.\n*   Maintain clear and concise language.\n*   Use timestamps for new sections.\n*   Crucially, **ONLY APPEND** content to the existing `.sureai/analysis_document.md` and `.sureai/requirements_document.md` files, preserving all prior content and formatting."
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  "analysis": "\n\n### Analysis Document Update - 2025-10-09T[TIMESTAMP_PLACEHOLDER]\n\n## Project Overview\nBased on the `io8codermaster_breakdown.md` (2025-10-09 04:57:00), the project's overarching goal is to develop a user-friendly, simple notes-taking application that enables users to create, view, edit, and delete notes. This application is intended for individuals needing a straightforward digital notepad for personal use, implemented with a client-server architecture including a responsive web frontend, a RESTful API backend, and persistent data storage.\n\n## Business Analysis\nThe primary business value of the 'Simple Notes Taking App' lies in its utility as a basic personal productivity tool. In a market saturated with complex note-taking solutions, this application aims to fill a niche for users who prioritize simplicity and ease of use over advanced features. Its value proposition is direct: provide a digital space for users to quickly capture, organize, and manage their thoughts without unnecessary overhead. Monetization is not a primary driver for this open-source-oriented approach, but rather to serve as a foundational, well-structured example within the io8 workflow.\n\n## User Requirements\nDrawing from the 'Core Features' and 'Core Functional Requirements (User Stories - Initial Draft)' sections of the `io8codermaster_breakdown.md` (2025-10-09 04:57:00):\n*   **Note Creation:** Users need to easily create new notes, providing a title and content for each.\n*   **Note Listing:** Users require an intuitive way to view a comprehensive list of all their created notes.\n*   **Note Viewing:** Users must be able to select and view the full details of any individual note.\n*   **Note Editing:** Users need the ability to modify both the title and content of existing notes.\n*   **Note Deletion:** Users should be able to permanently remove notes they no longer need.\n*   **Data Persistence:** All notes created by the user must be saved reliably and retrieved consistently across sessions.\n*   **User Authentication (Optional/Basic):** For future scalability, basic user management (registration, login, secure credentials) is anticipated to allow for personalized note ownership, though core note features are prioritized.\n*   **Responsive Interface:** The application's web interface must adapt and be usable across various devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).\n\n## Functional Requirements\nBased on the user requirements, the following functional capabilities are identified:\n*   **Note CRUD Operations:** The application must support the full Create, Read, Update, and Delete lifecycle for notes.\n    *   Create Note: Allows a user to input a title and content to generate a new note.\n    *   View Notes List: Displays all existing notes in a structured format.\n    *   View Single Note: Presents the complete details of a selected note.\n    *   Edit Note: Enables modification of an existing note's title and content.\n    *   Delete Note: Provides functionality to remove a note from storage.\n*   **Data Storage:** The application must persistently store notes data.\n*   **User Interface:** The application must provide a responsive web interface for all note management operations.\n*   **Basic User Authentication (Planned Stretch Goal):** If implemented, includes user registration and login functionality, and secure storage of user credentials.\n\n## Non-Functional Requirements\nAs extracted from the `io8codermaster_breakdown.md` (2025-10-09 04:57:00):\n*   **Performance:** The application should offer fast load times for the notes list and individual note views, ensuring a smooth user experience.\n*   **Usability:** The user interface must be intuitive and easy to navigate, making note CRUD operations straightforward for any user.\n*   **Reliability:** Note data must be saved and retrieved consistently, without any data corruption or loss. The system should gracefully handle typical errors.\n*   **Scalability:** While initially simple, the underlying architecture should be designed to accommodate future enhancements such as user authentication, tagging, or search capabilities without requiring a complete overhaul.\n*   **Security:** Basic security measures, including data validation and sanitization for note content, should be in place to prevent common vulnerabilities. Secure storage of user credentials will be critical if authentication is implemented.\n*   **Maintainability:** The codebase should feature a clear structure, well-documented components, and adhere to established coding standards and the io8 directory structure for easy maintenance and future development.\n\n## User Stories\nThe following user stories detail the core functionalities with acceptance criteria:\n\n*   **US-001: Create New Note**\n    *   **As a user, I want to create a new note with a title and content, so I can jot down my thoughts.**\n    *   **Acceptance Criteria:**\n        *   Given I am on the notes application home page,\n        *   When I click on a 'New Note' or 'Add Note' button/icon,\n        *   Then I should be presented with a form to enter a title and content.\n        *   When I enter a title (max 100 chars) and content (no max, basic text) and submit the form,\n        *   Then the note should be successfully saved.\n        *   And I should see the newly created note appear in my list of notes.\n        *   And I should receive confirmation that the note was saved.\n        *   When I try to submit a note with an empty title, Then I should receive an error message and the note should not be saved.\n\n*   **US-002: View All Notes**\n    *   **As a user, I want to view a list of all my notes, so I can easily browse them.**\n    *   **Acceptance Criteria:**\n        *   Given I have created multiple notes,\n        *   When I visit the notes application home page,\n        *   Then I should see a list of all my notes.\n        *   And each item in the list should display the note's title and a short preview of its content.\n        *   And the list should be displayed in a clear, readable format.\n\n*   **US-003: View Individual Note Details**\n    *   **As a user, I want to view the details of a specific note, so I can read its full content.**\n    *   **Acceptance Criteria:**\n        *   Given I am viewing the list of notes,\n        *   When I click on a specific note's title or entry in the list,\n        *   Then I should be navigated to a dedicated page showing the full title and content of that note.\n        *   And I should have options to go back to the notes list or edit the current note.\n\n*   **US-004: Edit Existing Note**\n    *   **As a user, I want to edit an existing note's title and content, so I can update my information.**\n    *   **Acceptance Criteria:**\n        *   Given I am viewing the details of a specific note (US-003),\n        *   When I click on an 'Edit' button/icon,\n        *   Then I should be presented with a pre-filled form containing the note's current title and content.\n        *   When I modify the title or content and submit the form,\n        *   Then the note should be successfully updated in storage.\n        *   And I should see the updated note details.\n        *   And I should receive confirmation that the note was updated.\n\n*   **US-005: Delete Note**\n    *   **As a user, I want to delete a note, so I can remove outdated information.**\n    *   **Acceptance Criteria:**\n        *   Given I am viewing the details of a specific note (US-003) or the notes list (US-002),\n        *   When I click on a 'Delete' button/icon associated with a note,\n        *   Then I should be prompted with a confirmation dialog (e.g., 'Are you sure you want to delete this note?').\n        *   When I confirm the deletion,\n        *   Then the note should be permanently removed from storage.\n        *   And the note should no longer appear in the list of notes.\n        *   And I should receive confirmation that the note was deleted.\n\n*   **US-006: Ensure Note Persistence**\n    *   **As a user, I want notes to be saved persistently, so I don't lose my data.**\n    *   **Acceptance Criteria:**\n        *   Given I have created, edited, or deleted notes,\n        *   When I close and reopen the application (or refresh the page),\n        *   Then all my changes should be reflected accurately.\n        *   And no data should be lost due to application restarts or browser closures.\n\n## Business Rules\n*   **Note Title Required:** A note must always have a title. It cannot be empty.\n*   **Note Content Optional:** The content of a note can be empty.\n*   **Uniqueness (Future consideration for User Management):** If user authentication is implemented, each user's notes should be private to them.\n*   **Data Validation:** All input fields (title, content) must be validated on both client and server-side to prevent invalid data and potential security issues (e.g., XSS attacks)."
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  "requirements": "\n\n### Requirements Document Update - 2025-10-09T[TIMESTAMP_PLACEHOLDER]\n\n## Functional Requirements\n\n### FR-001: Create Note\n- **Description:** The system shall allow users to create a new note by providing a title and content.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - Users can access a dedicated form for new note creation.\n    - The form includes input fields for 'Title' (text, required, max 100 characters) and 'Content' (multiline text, optional, no max).\n    - Upon successful submission, the note is stored persistently in the database.\n    - The new note appears in the user's list of notes.\n    - Error messages are displayed for invalid input (e.g., empty title).\n- **Priority:** High\n\n### FR-002: View All Notes\n- **Description:** The system shall display a list of all notes to the user.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - The application's main interface or a dedicated 'Notes List' view presents all notes.\n    - Each note in the list displays at least its title and a short preview of its content.\n    - The list is ordered (e.g., by creation date, latest first) for easy browsing.\n- **Priority:** High\n\n### FR-003: View Individual Note Details\n- **Description:** The system shall enable users to view the complete title and content of a selected note.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - Clicking on a note from the list navigates the user to a detail view.\n    - The detail view clearly shows the full title and full content of the selected note.\n    - Navigation options are available to return to the notes list or initiate an edit of the current note.\n- **Priority:** High\n\n### FR-004: Edit Existing Note\n- **Description:** The system shall allow users to modify the title and content of an existing note.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - From the note detail view, an 'Edit' action is available.\n    - Clicking 'Edit' presents a form pre-filled with the current note's title and content.\n    - Users can modify both fields.\n    - Upon successful submission, the changes are updated in the database.\n    - The updated note details are immediately reflected in the application.\n- **Priority:** High\n\n### FR-005: Delete Note\n- **Description:** The system shall provide functionality for users to permanently delete a note.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - A 'Delete' action is available on individual notes (e.g., in detail view or list item).\n    - Clicking 'Delete' triggers a confirmation prompt to prevent accidental deletion.\n    - Upon user confirmation, the note is removed from the database.\n    - The deleted note no longer appears in the list of notes.\n- **Priority:** High\n\n### FR-006: Persist Notes Data\n- **Description:** The system shall ensure that all notes data (create, update, delete) is stored persistently.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - All changes to notes (creation, modification, deletion) are saved to a relational database.\n    - Note data remains intact and accessible even after the application is closed and reopened.\n    - Data consistency is maintained across multiple user sessions.\n- **Priority:** High\n\n### FR-007: User Registration (Stretch Goal)\n- **Description:** The system *may* allow new users to register for an account.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - Users can access a registration form.\n    - The form requires a unique username/email and a password.\n    - Upon successful registration, a new user account is created with securely stored credentials.\n- **Priority:** Medium\n\n### FR-008: User Login (Stretch Goal)\n- **Description:** The system *may* allow registered users to log in to their account.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - Users can access a login form.\n    - The form requires username/email and password.\n    - Upon successful login, the user is authenticated and granted access to their notes.\n- **Priority:** Medium\n\n## Non-Functional Requirements\n\n### NFR-001: Performance\n- **Description:** The application shall provide a responsive experience with fast data retrieval.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - The list of notes (FR-002) shall load within 2 seconds for up to 100 notes on a standard broadband connection.\n    - Individual note details (FR-003) shall load within 1 second.\n    - Create, Edit, and Delete operations (FR-001, FR-004, FR-005) shall complete and provide feedback within 1.5 seconds under normal network conditions.\n- **Priority:** High\n\n### NFR-002: Usability\n- **Description:** The application shall be intuitive and easy for a typical user to operate.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - Navigation between notes list, detail, and edit forms is clear and consistent.\n    - Buttons and interactive elements are clearly labeled and appropriately sized for touch and mouse input.\n    - Feedback mechanisms (e.g., success messages, error alerts) are provided for all user actions.\n- **Priority:** High\n\n### NFR-003: Reliability\n- **Description:** The application shall maintain data integrity and availability for notes.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - No data corruption or loss shall occur during note creation, modification, or deletion operations.\n    - The application shall recover gracefully from backend service interruptions, notifying the user appropriately.\n    - All saved notes shall be consistently available for retrieval.\n- **Priority:** High\n\n### NFR-004: Scalability\n- **Description:** The application's architecture shall be designed to allow for future expansion and increased user/data load.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - The backend API should be capable of handling requests from hundreds of users without significant degradation in performance (initial design). \n    - The data model should be extensible to support features like tagging or search without major refactoring.\n- **Priority:** Medium\n\n### NFR-005: Security\n- **Description:** The application shall implement basic security measures to protect user data and prevent common vulnerabilities.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - All user input (title, content) shall be validated and sanitized on both client and server sides to prevent XSS and injection attacks.\n    - If user authentication (FR-007, FR-008) is implemented, user passwords shall be hashed and securely stored.\n    - Communication between frontend and backend shall use HTTPS.\n- **Priority:** Medium\n\n### NFR-006: Maintainability\n- **Description:** The codebase shall be structured for easy understanding, modification, and extension.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - The project adheres to a modular design (e.g., separate frontend/backend, clear component structure).\n    - Code comments and inline documentation explain complex logic.\n    - Dependencies are managed and updated regularly.\n    - Follows established coding standards for the chosen technologies.\n- **Priority:** High\n\n## Data Requirements\n\n### Entity: Note\n- **Description:** Represents a single user note with textual content.\n- **Attributes:**\n    - `id`: Unique identifier (UUID/Integer, Primary Key)\n    - `title`: String (Required, max 100 characters)\n    - `content`: Text (Optional, large text field)\n    - `createdAt`: Timestamp (Auto-generated on creation)\n    - `updatedAt`: Timestamp (Auto-updated on modification)\n    - `userId`: (Optional) Foreign Key referencing `User.id` if authentication is implemented.\n\n### Entity: User (Optional, if FR-007/FR-008 are implemented)\n- **Description:** Represents an application user.\n- **Attributes:**\n    - `id`: Unique identifier (UUID/Integer, Primary Key)\n    - `username`: String (Required, Unique)\n    - `email`: String (Optional, Unique)\n    - `passwordHash`: String (Required, stores hashed password)\n    - `createdAt`: Timestamp (Auto-generated on creation)\n\n## Interface Requirements\n\n### UI-001: General Layout\n- **Description:** The application shall feature a responsive web interface adaptable to various screen sizes.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - The layout includes a clear header and a main content area.\n    - Elements resize and reflow appropriately for mobile, tablet, and desktop views.\n    - Consistent styling and branding across all pages.\n- **Priority:** High\n\n### UI-002: Notes List View\n- **Description:** A primary view displaying all existing notes.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - Presents notes as a list, displaying title and a content snippet.\n    - Includes an obvious control (button/icon) to create a new note.\n    - Each list item is clickable to navigate to the note's detail view.\n- **Priority:** High\n\n### UI-003: Note Detail View\n- **Description:** A view dedicated to displaying the full content of a single note.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - Clearly shows the full title and full content of the selected note.\n    - Provides 'Edit' and 'Delete' controls.\n    - Includes a 'Back' or 'Close' control to return to the notes list.\n- **Priority:** High\n\n### UI-004: Note Creation/Edit Form\n- **Description:** A form for creating new notes and editing existing ones.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - Contains input fields for 'Title' and 'Content'.\n    - For editing, fields are pre-populated with existing note data.\n    - Includes 'Save'/'Submit' and 'Cancel' buttons.\n    - Provides clear error messages for validation failures.\n- **Priority:** High\n\n### UI-005: User Authentication Interface (Stretch Goal)\n- **Description:** Interface for user registration and login.\n- **Acceptance Criteria:**\n    - Separate forms for 'Register' and 'Login' with appropriate input fields (e.g., username/email, password).\n    - Includes feedback for successful operations and error messages for failed attempts (e.g., incorrect credentials, username already taken).\n- **Priority:** Medium"
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## Base Agent Prompt Reference

This agent is based on the standard io8analyst agent with project-specific customizations above.
Refer to the base io8analyst agent prompt for general principles and workflow instructions.
