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# Project Plan - Angular Clarity Boilerplate
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## 1. Project Goal
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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.
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## 2. Methodology
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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.
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## 3. Key Phases & Workflow
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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.
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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.
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3. **Phase 3: Backlog Creation & Planning:** Break down the architectural and functional requirements into a prioritized list of development tasks.
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4. **Phase 4: Development & Integration:** Implement the core architecture, integrate the Clarity Design System, and build out the foundational components and modules.
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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`.
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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.
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## 4. Initial Backlog (MVP Focus)
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The following tasks represent the initial backlog for creating the boilerplate:
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### Architecture & Setup Tasks
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- Initialize a new project using the Angular CLI.
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- Define and implement the `CoreModule` for singleton services.
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- Define and implement the `SharedModule` for reusable components, pipes, and directives.
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- Configure the main `AppRoutingModule` and set up a basic routing structure.
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- Establish the environment configuration files (`environments` folder).
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### Clarity Design System Integration
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- Install all necessary Clarity npm packages (`@clr/angular`, `@clr/ui`, `@cds/core`).
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- Import Clarity's global styles and icon assets into the project.
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- Implement the main application layout (`AppComponent`) using Clarity's header, sidebar, and content area components.
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- Ensure the layout is fully responsive.
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### Boilerplate Feature Tasks
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- Create an example of a lazy-loaded `FeatureModule` to demonstrate the pattern.
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- Add a dashboard or home page component as a default view.
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- Include examples of common Clarity components (e.g., a datagrid, a form) on example pages to showcase usage.
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- Implement basic support for switching between Clarity's light and dark themes.
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### Documentation Tasks
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- Create a comprehensive `README.txt` with setup instructions, an overview of the architecture, and usage guidelines.
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- Add inline comments to the code to explain key architectural patterns and configurations.
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- Generate all required project documentation (`analysis_document.md`, `architecture_document.md`, etc.).
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## 5. Feature Prioritization Strategy
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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.
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## 6. Key Technologies
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- **Frontend Framework:** Angular
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- **Programming Language:** TypeScript
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- **UI Library:** VMware Clarity Design System
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- **Styling:** SCSS
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- **Package Manager:** npm
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- **Build Tool:** Angular CLI
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## 7. Success Metrics (MVP)
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- The boilerplate can be successfully cloned and set up with just `npm install` and `ng serve`.
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- The resulting application is stable, responsive, and free of console errors.
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- The project structure is logical and easy for an Angular developer to understand.
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- All core architectural patterns (Core/Shared/Feature modules, lazy loading) are correctly implemented and demonstrated.
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## 8. Future Considerations (Post-MVP)
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- Integrating a state management library (e.g., NgRx, Akita) with an example implementation.
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- Adding more complex example pages (e.g., a settings page, a user profile).
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- Creating custom Angular Schematics to automate the creation of new feature modules that follow the boilerplate's conventions.
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- Including pre-configured templates for CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions).
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