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Architectural Notes: [Project Name]

This document outlines the key architectural decisions, technical considerations, and development strategies for the [Project Name] website.

1. Overview

[Provide a brief overview of the website's architecture. Describe its purpose, structure, and any key design principles.]

2. Technology Stack

2.1 Frontend Framework: [e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular]

Rationale:

  • [Explain why you chose this framework. Consider factors like:]
    • Component-based architecture
    • Performance
    • Community support
    • Ecosystem
    • Your familiarity with the framework

2.2 State Management: [e.g., Context API, Redux, Vuex, Zustand]

Rationale:

  • [Explain your choice of state management. Consider:]
    • Complexity of state management needs
    • Scalability
    • Performance
    • Integration with the chosen framework

2.3 Styling: [e.g., Tailwind CSS, CSS Modules, Styled Components, Sass]

Rationale:

  • [Explain your styling approach. Consider:]
    • Development speed
    • Maintainability
    • Customizability
    • Performance
    • Team familiarity

2.4 Data Fetching and Storage

  • Data Fetching: [e.g., fetch, axios, GraphQL client]
    • [Rationale for your choice]
  • Data Storage: [e.g., local storage, session storage, IndexedDB, external database (if applicable)]
    • [Rationale for your choice]

2.5 Testing

  • Unit Testing: [e.g., Jest, Mocha, Jasmine]
  • Component Testing: [e.g., React Testing Library, Enzyme]
  • End-to-End Testing: [e.g., Cypress, Selenium, Playwright]

2.6 Other Libraries

[List any other significant libraries or tools you plan to use and provide a brief rationale for each.]

  • [Library 1] - [Purpose]
  • [Library 2] - [Purpose]
  • ...

3. Development Environment: [e.g., Bolt, Local Development]

  • [Describe the development environment and any relevant details.]
  • Constraints: (If using Bolt, list its limitations)
  • Implications: (How do the constraints affect development?)

4. AI Assistants: Gemini and Copilot

4.1 Google Gemini - The "Software Architect"

  • Role: [Describe how you intend to use Gemini.]
  • Integration: [Explain how Gemini will be integrated into your workflow.]

4.2 GitHub Copilot - The "Code Assistant"

  • Role: [Describe how you intend to use Copilot.]
  • Integration: [Explain how Copilot will be integrated.]
  • Guidance: [Explain how you will guide Copilot.]

5. Design Patterns and Conventions

5.1 Component-Based Architecture

  • [Describe your approach to component design.]

5.2 [Optional: Other Design Patterns, e.g., MVC, MVVM]

  • [Describe any other design patterns you'll be using.]

5.3 Naming Conventions

  • Components: [e.g., PascalCase]
  • Files: [e.g., camelCase, kebab-case]
  • Variables and Functions: [e.g., camelCase]
  • CSS Classes: [e.g., BEM, kebab-case]

5.4 Code Style

  • Consistency: [How will you ensure consistent code style?]
  • Readability: [How will you ensure code readability?]
  • Modularity: [How will you ensure code modularity?]

5.5 State Management

  • [Describe your state management approach in more detail if needed. Address topics like:]
    • Global vs. local state
    • State immutability
    • Data flow

6. Error Handling

  • Graceful Degradation: [How will you handle errors without crashing the application?]
  • Error Boundaries: [Will you use error boundaries (React)?]
  • Logging: [How will you log errors?]

7. Accessibility

  • WCAG Guidelines: [How will you adhere to WCAG guidelines?]
  • Semantic HTML: [Will you use semantic HTML?]
  • ARIA Attributes: [Will you use ARIA attributes?]
  • Keyboard Navigation: [How will you ensure keyboard navigability?]
  • Color Contrast: [How will you ensure sufficient color contrast?]
  • Text Alternatives: [How will you provide text alternatives for non-text content?]

8. Specific Considerations for [Your Project]

[Add any project-specific architectural considerations here. This section will vary greatly depending on the nature of your project.]

9. Conclusion

[Summarize your architectural notes and emphasize the importance of using them as a living document throughout the development process.]