Developer Console

The Developer Console provides technical debugging, testing, and system diagnostics for Plings developers. This interface enables API testing, performance monitoring, and system development tools.

Overview

Route: /dev
Access: Plings Developer or System Owner roles
Security: Standard authentication with debug access

Core Features

1. Developer Dashboard (/dev)

  • System Metrics: API latency, database connections, CPU usage
  • Environment Status: Production, staging, development environment health
  • Quick Tools: Common developer operations and shortcuts
  • Activity Feed: Recent system activities and deployments

2. API Testing (/dev/api)

  • GraphQL Playground: Interactive API testing and exploration
  • Query Builder: Visual query construction interface
  • Response Inspector: Detailed response analysis and debugging
  • Performance Testing: Query performance metrics and optimization

3. Debug Panel (/dev/debug)

  • State Inspector: Real-time application state monitoring
  • Permission Debugger: User permissions and ability testing
  • Component Tree: React component hierarchy visualization
  • Error Monitoring: Real-time error tracking and analysis

4. Performance Monitor (/dev/performance)

  • Query Performance: GraphQL query execution times
  • Bundle Analysis: Frontend bundle size and optimization
  • Memory Usage: Application memory consumption tracking
  • Load Time Metrics: Page load performance analysis

5. Log Viewer (/dev/logs)

  • Real-time Logs: Live log streaming and filtering
  • Error Aggregation: Centralized error collection and analysis
  • Log Filtering: Advanced search and filtering capabilities
  • Export Tools: Log export for external analysis

Planned Features (Coming Soon)

Backend Tools (/dev/backend)

  • Environment Switcher: Toggle between development environments
  • Connection Testing: API endpoint health verification
  • Configuration Editor: Development configuration management
  • Service Discovery: Backend service status and discovery

Database Explorer (/dev/database)

  • Schema Explorer: Database schema visualization
  • Query Builder: Visual database query construction
  • Data Inspector: Database content exploration
  • Migration Status: Database migration tracking

Feature Flags (/dev/features)

  • Flag Management: Development feature flag controls
  • A/B Testing: Development A/B test configuration
  • Environment Config: Feature flag environment synchronization
  • Rollout Control: Gradual feature rollout management

System Diagnostics (/dev/system)

  • Health Checks: Comprehensive system health monitoring
  • Service Status: Microservice status and dependencies
  • Error Monitoring: System-wide error tracking
  • Alert Management: Development alert configuration

Deployment Tools (/dev/deployment)

  • Build Status: CI/CD pipeline status monitoring
  • Deployment History: Deployment tracking and rollback
  • Rollback Tools: Quick deployment rollback capabilities
  • Environment Sync: Multi-environment synchronization

Technical Architecture

Frontend Components

  • DevLayout: Dark terminal theme with green accents
  • DevRoute: Developer permission protection
  • Debug Integration: Existing debug components integration
  • Performance Monitoring: Real-time performance tracking

Backend Integration

  • GraphQL Debugging: Enhanced GraphQL introspection
  • Performance Metrics: Backend performance data collection
  • Log Aggregation: Centralized logging infrastructure
  • Error Tracking: Comprehensive error monitoring

Development Tools

  • API Testing: GraphQL playground integration
  • State Management: Real-time state inspection
  • Permission Testing: User permission validation
  • Component Analysis: React component tree visualization

Security Features

Access Control

  • Role Requirements: Plings Developer or System Owner
  • Ability Checks: Specific development abilities required
  • Session Management: Standard authentication with debug access
  • Audit Logging: All development actions logged

Development Safety

  • Environment Isolation: Development environment protection
  • Data Sanitization: Sensitive data protection in debug mode
  • Access Restrictions: Limited production access
  • Audit Trail: Complete development action tracking

User Experience

Visual Design

  • Dark Theme: Terminal-inspired dark interface
  • Monospace Fonts: Code-friendly typography
  • Color Coding: Syntax highlighting and status indicators
  • Responsive Design: Works across different screen sizes

Interaction Patterns

  • Terminal Feel: Command-line inspired interactions
  • Code Editors: Syntax-highlighted code input
  • Live Updates: Real-time data streaming
  • Quick Actions: Keyboard shortcuts for common tasks

Integration Points

Existing Debug Tools

  • GraphQL Debugger: Enhanced with developer console features
  • Permission Debugger: Integrated permission testing
  • Backend Switcher: Environment switching capabilities
  • Mobile Debug Console: Mobile-specific debugging tools

Development Workflow

  • CI/CD Integration: Build and deployment pipeline integration
  • Version Control: Git integration and branch management
  • Testing Tools: Automated testing integration
  • Documentation: Inline documentation and help

Performance Considerations

Resource Usage

  • Memory Management: Efficient memory usage for debug tools
  • Network Optimization: Minimal network overhead
  • CPU Efficiency: Optimized performance monitoring
  • Storage Management: Efficient log storage and rotation

Scalability

  • Concurrent Users: Multiple developers using tools simultaneously
  • Data Volume: Handling large log volumes and metrics
  • Real-time Updates: Efficient WebSocket connections
  • Cache Management: Intelligent caching for better performance

Compliance & Governance

Development Standards

  • Code Quality: Enforced coding standards and best practices
  • Security Reviews: Mandatory security reviews for debug tools
  • Access Auditing: Complete audit trail for development actions
  • Data Protection: Sensitive data handling in development mode

Risk Management

  • Production Protection: Safeguards against production interference
  • Data Leakage: Prevention of sensitive data exposure
  • Access Control: Strict developer access controls
  • Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of development activities

For detailed permission matrix and role definitions, see Permission Model.