# 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 UPDATE - 2025-10-16 14:08:43

# Project Plan: To Do List System App
Generated: 2025-10-16T14:10:00

## 1. Project Goal
To successfully deliver a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) of the "To Do List System App" that enables users to efficiently manage their daily tasks through intuitive create, view, update, delete, and status toggling functionalities, thereby enhancing individual productivity and organization.

## 2. Project Scope (MVP)
**In Scope:**
*   Web-based application accessible via a browser.
*   Core task management: creating new tasks (title, optional description), viewing all tasks, viewing single task details, updating task details, deleting tasks, toggling task status (pending/completed).
*   Filtering tasks by status (all, pending, completed).
*   Responsive user interface adhering to Clarity Design System guidelines.
*   Backend RESTful API for task data persistence.
*   PostgreSQL database for reliable data storage.
*   Containerized deployment using Docker.

**Out of Scope for MVP:**
*   User authentication and authorization.
*   Task categories, tags, or due dates.
*   Notifications or reminders.
*   Advanced search functionality.
*   Collaboration features.
*   Mobile native applications.
*   Internationalization/Localization.

## 3. Key Deliverables
*   Product Requirements Document (PRD).
*   Comprehensive Project Plan.
*   Frontend Angular Clarity application (source code).
*   Backend Python Flask RESTful API (source code).
*   PostgreSQL database schema.
*   Docker Compose configuration for multi-service deployment.
*   Unit and End-to-End (E2E) test suites.
*   Deployed MVP application in a staging/production environment.

## 4. Project Phases & Milestones
*(Note: This timeline is for the MVP and is high-level; specific dates will be refined during sprint planning.)*

### Phase 1: Planning & Setup
**Objective:** Establish foundational project documents, define requirements, and configure the initial development environment.
**Duration:** Week 1
**Milestones:**
*   **M1.1 (2025-10-16):** Analysis, Architecture, and Technology Stack Documents Finalized.
*   **M1.2 (2025-10-16):** Product Requirements Document (PRD) Finalized.
*   **M1.3 (2025-10-16):** Project Plan Finalized.
*   **M1.4 (2025-10-18):** Initial project repositories created, Git flow established, and development environment (Node.js, Angular CLI, Python, Docker) configured for all team members.

### Phase 2: Backend Development
**Objective:** Develop and thoroughly test the core RESTful API for all task management operations.
**Duration:** Weeks 2-3 (Approx. 2025-10-21 to 2025-11-01)
**Milestones:**
*   **M2.1 (2025-10-23):** Flask project initialized, SQLAlchemy configured, and PostgreSQL database connection established.
*   **M2.2 (2025-10-28):** Core Task API endpoints (Create, Read, Update, Delete, Status Toggle) implemented, including input validation and basic error handling.
*   **M2.3 (2025-10-31):** Backend unit tests (using Pytest) written and achieving minimum 80% code coverage for core API logic.
*   **M2.4 (2025-11-01):** Backend API service successfully containerized with Docker, ensuring local runnability.

### Phase 3: Frontend Development
**Objective:** Build the Angular Clarity user interface and integrate it seamlessly with the developed backend API.
**Duration:** Weeks 4-5 (Approx. 2025-11-04 to 2025-11-15)
**Milestones:**
*   **M3.1 (2025-11-06):** Angular project set up leveraging the Clarity Design System boilerplate, with a basic responsive layout.
*   **M3.2 (2025-11-11):** Core UI components for Task List, Task Detail, and Task Form (for create/edit) developed and styled using Clarity.
*   **M3.3 (2025-11-13):** Angular services implemented to interact with the backend API for all task operations.
*   **M3.4 (2025-11-15):** Full end-to-end integration of frontend UI with backend API; all functional requirements (FR-001 to FR-007) verifiable through the UI.
*   **M3.5 (2025-11-15):** Frontend unit tests (using Karma/Jasmine) implemented for key components and services.

### Phase 4: Integration, Testing & Refinement
**Objective:** Ensure complete system functionality, resolve all identified issues, and prepare for internal release.
**Duration:** Week 6 (Approx. 2025-11-18 to 2025-11-22)
**Milestones:**
*   **M4.1 (2025-11-19):** End-to-End (E2E) testing of the complete application flow conducted, covering all user stories.
*   **M4.2 (2025-11-21):** All critical and high-priority bugs identified during testing are fixed and verified.
*   **M4.3 (2025-11-21):** Initial performance optimizations applied to meet NFR-001 (load times, API response).
*   **M4.4 (2025-11-22):** Internal User Acceptance Testing (UAT) completed with stakeholders, and feedback reviewed for final adjustments.

### Phase 5: Deployment & Initial Launch
**Objective:** Successfully deploy the MVP to the target environment and establish initial monitoring.
**Duration:** Week 7 (Approx. 2025-11-25 to 2025-11-29)
**Milestones:**
*   **M5.1 (2025-11-26):** Final Docker configurations (`docker-compose.yml`) for multi-service deployment verified and optimized.
*   **M5.2 (2025-11-27):** Application successfully deployed to a staging/production environment (e.g., cloud provider, internal server).
*   **M5.3 (2025-11-28):** Basic post-launch monitoring tools (e.g., uptime checks, error logging) configured.
*   **M5.4 (2025-11-29):** Initial post-launch review and feedback collection initiated to inform future iterations.

## 5. Resources & Team
*   **Product Management:** 1 x io8Product Manager (PM)
*   **Frontend Development:** 1-2 x Angular/TypeScript Developers (Proficient in Clarity Design System)
*   **Backend Development:** 1 x Python/Flask Developer (Proficient in SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL)
*   **DevOps/Infrastructure:** 1 x Engineer (Proficient in Docker, Nginx, cloud platforms)
*   **Quality Assurance (QA):** Dedicated or shared resource for testing and bug reporting.
*   **Key Technologies:** (Refer to `.sureai/tech_stack_document.md` and `PRD_Document.md` Section 10)
    *   **Frontend:** Angular, TypeScript, Clarity Design System, RxJS.
    *   **Backend:** Python, Flask, Flask-RESTful, SQLAlchemy.
    *   **Database:** PostgreSQL.
    *   **Infrastructure:** Docker, Nginx.
*   **Development Tools:** Git, NPM/Pip, Angular CLI, IDEs (VS Code, PyCharm), Browser Dev Tools.

## 6. Risk Management
Refer to `PRD_Document.md` Section 12 for a detailed Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies, including: Scope Creep, Performance Bottlenecks, Technical Debt, UI/UX Complexity, Security Vulnerabilities (MVP), and Environmental Setup Complexity.

## 7. Assumptions & Dependencies
Refer to `PRD_Document.md` Section 14 for detailed Project Dependencies and Assumptions, including: Backend API stability, Clarity Design System suitability, Developer expertise, MVP scope (no authentication), Development environment stability, Internet connectivity, and Technology stack performance.

## 8. Communication Plan
*   **Daily Stand-ups (15 min):** Brief, daily meetings for development team to synchronize on progress, plans for the day, and identify blockers.
*   **Weekly Stakeholder Reviews (60 min):** Regular sessions with key stakeholders (Product Owner, internal users) to demonstrate progress, gather feedback, and ensure alignment.
*   **Bi-Weekly Planning & Retrospective (120 min each):** Scrum-style meetings for sprint planning and continuous process improvement.
*   **Documentation:** All project artifacts (PRD, Architecture, Tech Stack, Project Plan) will be maintained and updated in `.sureai/` directory within the project repository.
*   **Instant Messaging & Email:** For ad-hoc questions, urgent communications, and formal notifications.
*   **Version Control Commit Messages:** Clear and descriptive commit messages for all code changes.

## 9. Success Measurement (KPIs)
Refer to `PRD_Document.md` Section 11 for the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and success measurement criteria for the MVP, including: MVP Adoption, Task Engagement Rate, Backend API Latency, Frontend Load Time, and Bug Count.
