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io8 Project Builder Plan for todoapp1_20250924_101300

This document outlines the base project builder plan for the todoapp1_20250924_101300 project, covering high-level scaffolding, directory structure, build tools, and pre-developer checks.

High-Level Scaffolding Plan

Backend (Spring Boot)

• Core Application Structure: Establish the main application class, REST controllers, service layer for business logic, repository layer for data access, and model classes (JPA entities) for Todo items.
• RESTful API: Implement standard CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations for Todo items via REST endpoints.
• Database Integration: Configure and integrate with MySQL database for persistent storage of Todo items.
• Error Handling & Validation: Implement basic error handling mechanisms and data validation for API requests.

Frontend (Angular Clarity)

• Application Structure: Set up the main Angular application component, routing configuration, and module structure.
• UI Components: Develop dedicated components for:
  • Displaying a list of Todo items.
  • A form for adding new Todo items.
  • A form or view for editing existing Todo items.
• API Services: Create Angular services to interact with the backend RESTful API for data retrieval and manipulation.
• Styling: Utilize the Clarity Design System for consistent and visually appealing UI elements.

Directory and File Scaffolding Strategy

The project will adhere to conventional Spring Boot and Angular project structures to ensure maintainability and developer familiarity.

Backend Directory Structure

• /src/main/java/com/example/todoapp/
  • /controller/: Contains REST controllers (e.g., TodoController.java).
  • /service/: Contains business logic interfaces and implementations (e.g., TodoService.java, TodoServiceImpl.java).
  • /repository/: Contains data access interfaces (e.g., TodoRepository.java).
  • /model/: Contains JPA entity classes (e.g., Todo.java).
  • TodoappApplication.java: The main Spring Boot application entry point.
• /src/main/resources/:
  • application.properties or application.yml: Configuration files for database connection, server port, etc.

Frontend Directory Structure

• /src/app/
  • /components/: Contains UI components (e.g., todo-list/, todo-item-detail/, todo-form/).
  • /services/: Contains Angular services for API interaction (e.g., todo.service.ts).
  • /models/: Contains TypeScript interfaces for data structures (e.g., todo.ts).
  • app-routing.module.ts: Defines application routes.
  • app.component.ts, app.component.html, app.component.css: The root Angular component.
• /src/environments/: Contains environment-specific configuration files (e.g., environment.ts, environment.prod.ts).
• angular.json: Angular CLI configuration file.
• package.json: Node.js package manager configuration for dependencies and scripts.

Build Tools and Scripts

Backend

• Maven/Gradle: Used for dependency management, project building, and packaging the Spring Boot application into an executable JAR.
• IDE Features: Leverage IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA or VS Code with Spring Boot extensions for initial project setup, code generation (e.g., creating new classes, interfaces), and running/debugging the application.

Frontend

• Angular CLI: Essential for generating Angular components, services, modules, and managing the overall Angular project lifecycle (ng new, ng generate, ng serve, ng build).
• npm/Yarn: Used for managing frontend dependencies and running scripts defined in package.json.

Pre-Developer Checks

Before significant development begins, the following documentation and configurations should be in place to ensure a smooth development process:

• README.md: A comprehensive README file at the project root, providing:
  • Project overview and purpose.
  • Setup instructions for both backend and frontend.
  • How to run the application locally.
  • Basic API documentation (endpoints, request/response formats).
  • Contribution guidelines.
• API Documentation: Detailed documentation for all backend REST API endpoints, potentially using tools like Swagger/OpenAPI for interactive documentation.
• Database Schema Definition: A clear definition of the database schema, including table structures, relationships, and constraints. This could be in the form of SQL scripts or an ORM-generated schema.
• Environment Setup Guide: A document detailing the necessary tools, software versions, and environment variables required for local development.
• Testing Strategy: A document outlining the project's approach to testing, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests for both backend and frontend.