Development Documentation
Development Documentation
This directory contains development guidelines, environment setup, and team coordination documentation for the Plings platform.
Contents
Development Guidelines
- Backend Development Guidelines - Backend coding standards and practices
- Frontend Implementation - Frontend architecture and implementation guide
- Lovable Knowledge File - Comprehensive knowledge base for AI development tools
Environment & Setup
- Environment Variables - Configuration and secrets management
- Implementation Todo - Development backlog and priorities
Overview
This documentation supports development teams working on the Plings platform across multiple environments and tools:
Development Environment Types
- Frontend (Lovable.dev): AI-assisted development environment
- Backend (Traditional): Local development with Docker and Python
- Hybrid Workflows: Coordination between different development approaches
Team Coordination
- API Development: Shared GraphQL schema and endpoint coordination
- Documentation Standards: Consistent documentation practices across teams
- Code Quality: Linting, testing, and review processes
- Deployment Workflows: CI/CD and environment management
Knowledge Management
- AI Tool Integration: Optimized prompts and context for development assistants
- Architecture Decisions: Documented technical choices and rationales
- Best Practices: Proven patterns and anti-patterns for the Plings platform
For Frontend Developers
Development resources include:
- Lovable.dev Integration: Optimized knowledge files for AI-assisted development
- Component Standards: Reusable UI patterns and design system integration
- State Management: GraphQL integration and local state patterns
- Testing Strategies: Component testing and integration approaches
- Performance Guidelines: Optimization techniques for React applications
For Backend Developers
Development resources include:
- API Development: GraphQL resolver patterns and database integration
- Database Management: PostgreSQL and Neo4j integration strategies
- Testing Frameworks: Unit testing, integration testing, and mock strategies
- Performance Optimization: Query optimization and caching strategies
- Security Implementation: Authentication, authorization, and data protection
Cross-Team Coordination
Shared Responsibilities
- API Contracts: GraphQL schema definitions and breaking change management
- Data Models: Consistent type definitions across frontend and backend
- Error Handling: Standardized error codes and user feedback patterns
- Documentation Updates: Keeping shared knowledge current and accurate
Communication Patterns
- API Requirements: Coordination through shared documentation files
- Implementation Updates: Status tracking and progress communication
- Technical Decisions: Architecture discussions and decision documentation
- Issue Resolution: Bug tracking and collaborative problem-solving
Environment Configuration
Required Environment Variables
- Database connections (PostgreSQL, Neo4j)
- Authentication providers (Supabase, JWT)
- External services (image storage, email)
- Development flags and feature toggles
Development Tools
- Version Control: Git workflows and branching strategies
- Code Quality: ESLint, Prettier, mypy configurations
- Testing: Jest, pytest, and integration test setups
- Deployment: Vercel, Docker, and environment-specific configurations
Best Practices
Code Organization
- Modular architecture with clear separation of concerns
- Consistent naming conventions across languages and frameworks
- Comprehensive error handling and logging
- Performance-first development with optimization in mind
Documentation Standards
- Keep documentation close to code
- Update docs with every feature change
- Use examples and code snippets liberally
- Maintain consistency between frontend and backend perspectives