name	Angular Seed
description	High-level project overview for a reusable Angular-based template project for future development and experiments.
version	0.1.0
status	draft

Angular Seed – Project Overview

1. Project Summary

Angular Seed is a reusable, opinionated starter template for building modern web applications and coding experiments using the latest Angular ecosystem and adjacent technologies.

The primary purpose of this project is to:

• Provide a consistent, well-structured baseline for new Angular applications.
• Enable fast prototyping of features and architectural ideas.
• Encourage specification-driven, testable, and maintainable code.
• Serve as a reference implementation for modern front-end best practices.

This document provides a high-level, implementation-agnostic overview suitable as an input for spec-driven development and further refinement into detailed technical specifications.

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2. Objectives

The Angular Seed project aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Rapid Project Bootstrap
   Minimize setup time for new initiatives by providing a ready-to-use skeleton with preconfigured tooling and recommended defaults.

2. Consistency Across Projects
   Standardize project structure, coding conventions, and tooling to reduce cognitive overhead when moving between projects.

3. Modern Technology Adoption
   Provide a baseline that is aligned with the latest stable Angular version and complementary technologies (e.g., TypeScript, modern build tooling, testing frameworks), while remaining upgrade-friendly.

4. Experiment-Friendly Environment
   Make it straightforward to spin up feature prototypes, architectural spikes, and integration experiments without compromising core quality standards.

5. Spec-Driven Development Alignment
   Support workflows where features and changes are driven by written specifications (user stories, API contracts, acceptance criteria), with clear mapping from requirements to implementation.

6. Aesthetic Excellence & Visual Polish
   Demonstrate how to build high-fidelity, professional-grade user interfaces that "stand out" through refined typography, smooth transitions, and a modern aesthetic.

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3. Scope

3.1 In-Scope

• A minimal, but opinionated Angular application structure suitable for:
  • Single-page applications (SPA).
  • Admin panels / internal tools.
  • Prototyping UI features and components.
• Core tooling setup (examples, to be finalized in detailed specs):
  • TypeScript configuration.
  • Linting and formatting.
  • Unit and component testing setup.
  • Basic end-to-end (E2E) testing hooks.
  • Build and bundling pipeline aligned with current Angular CLI capabilities.
• Baseline architecture patterns:
  • Feature-based modularization.
  • Clear separation of presentation and domain logic.
  • Reactive data flow patterns where appropriate.
• Basic infrastructure concerns:
  • Configuration management (environment-based).
  • Simple logging hooks.
  • Basic error handling strategy.

3.2 Out-of-Scope (Initial Version)

• Domain-specific business logic or UI design systems.
• Backend services or APIs (only client integration points and contracts).
• Production-grade deployment pipelines (can provide simple CI hooks, but no full DevOps stack).
• Non-web platforms (e.g., native mobile, desktop), beyond compatibility with standard web targets.

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4. Target Audience & Use Cases

4.1 Target Audience

• Frontend engineers starting new Angular-based projects.
• Teams evaluating or prototyping new libraries, patterns, or architecture styles within the Angular ecosystem.
• Technical leads defining standards for multiple Angular projects.
• Individuals experimenting with modern web techniques in a controlled, repeatable environment.

4.2 Primary Use Cases

• New Application Bootstrap: Clone Angular Seed, rename, and extend to serve as the foundation of a production application.
• Prototype / Spike: Quickly spin up experimental branches or forks to validate new ideas with minimal initial setup.
• Reference Implementation: Use as a canonical example for structure, configuration, and coding guidelines across the organization.
• Training / Onboarding: Use the template as a learning playground for new team members getting familiar with Angular and project standards.

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5. High-Level Architecture

Angular Seed adopts a modular, feature-oriented architecture focused on clarity, testability, and composability.

5.1 Core Architectural Principles

• Feature Modularity Group code by domain feature (e.g., auth, dashboard, settings), rather than by technical layer only.

• Separation of Concerns Distinguish between:

  • UI components (presentational components).
  • Smart/feature components (container components).
  • Services handling domain and integration logic.

• Reactive and Declarative UIs Encourage the use of observable patterns and unidirectional data flow where appropriate.

• Configuration over Convention Points Provide clear extension points (interfaces, tokens, configuration objects) where customization is expected.

5.2 Angular Best Practices

This project follows modern Angular development standards. For detailed coding guidelines, see angular_guidelines.md.

Key principles:

• Standalone components (default in Angular 19+, no NgModules)
• Signals for state management (signal(), computed())
• Modern control flow (@if, @for, @switch instead of structural directives)
• OnPush change detection for all components
• Functional APIs (input(), output(), inject() instead of decorators)
• Strict TypeScript with type safety enforcement
• Accessibility first (WCAG AA compliance, AXE testing)

5.3 Layered View (High-Level)

• Presentation Layer

  • Components, layouts, and routing.
  • Styling, theming, and UI state.

• Domain / Application Layer

  • Services encapsulating business logic.
  • Application-level state management (if used).
  • Interactors/use-cases (optional, based on chosen pattern).

• Infrastructure / Integration Layer

  • HTTP clients and API gateways.
  • Adapters for external services (e.g., logging, analytics).
  • Environment-specific configuration providers.

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6. Technology Stack (Baseline)

Note: Concrete versions and tools are intentionally abstracted here and should be specified in a separate technical specification document.

6.1 Core

• Angular (latest stable major version).
• TypeScript (aligned with Angular requirements).
• Angular CLI for project scaffolding, bundling, and configuration.

6.2 Tooling (Indicative, to be finalized)

• Linting: TypeScript/Angular-compatible linter.
• Formatting: Common formatter (e.g., opinionated, enforced in CI).
• Unit Testing: Angular-compatible test runner and assertion library.
• E2E Testing: Headless browser-based or modern web testing framework.
• Package Management: Node-based package manager.

6.3 Optional / Extensible

• State management (e.g., store/observable-based, if needed).
• UI component libraries or design system integrations.
• Internationalization and localization tooling.
• Accessibility testing integrations.

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7. Project Structure (Conceptual)

A conceptual directory layout (subject to refinement):

root/
  src/
    app/
      core/            # Singleton services, configuration, global guards/interceptors
      shared/          # Reusable components, directives, pipes, utilities
      features/
        feature-a/
        feature-b/
      app-routing/     # Routing configuration
      app.component.*  # Root component and shell
    assets/
    environments/      # Environment-specific configuration
  tools/               # Custom scripts or tooling (optional)
  config/              # Linting, formatting, build configs (optional)

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8. Getting Started

8.1 Prerequisites

Before using Angular Seed, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js: Version 18.x or higher (LTS recommended).
• npm or yarn: Package manager for dependency management.
• Git: Version control system.

8.2 Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd angular-seed

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

3. Verify installation:

   npm run verify
   # or
   yarn verify

8.3 Development Server

Start the development server:

npm start
# or
yarn start

The application will be available at http://localhost:4200 by default.

8.4 Building for Production

Create a production build:

npm run build
# or
yarn build

Production artifacts will be generated in the dist/ directory.

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9. Development Workflow

9.1 Code Quality

The project enforces code quality through:

• Linting: Automated code analysis using ESLint or similar.
• Formatting: Consistent code style via Prettier or similar.
• Type Checking: Strict TypeScript configuration.
• Pre-commit Hooks: Automated checks before commits (optional).

9.2 Testing

Run tests using the following commands:

# Unit tests
npm run test

# E2E tests
npm run e2e

# Test coverage
npm run test:coverage

9.3 Feature Development

When adding new features:

1. Create a feature branch from main.
2. Follow the feature-based structure in src/app/features/.
3. Write tests alongside implementation.
4. Update documentation as needed.
5. Submit a pull request for review.

9.4 Spec-Driven Development

This project strictly follows Spec-Driven Development (SDD) using the speckit toolset. The workflow ensures that implementation never precedes clear, documented intent.

Core Workflow:

1. Specify: Use /speckit.specify to define requirements in specs/.
2. Clarify: Use /speckit.clarify to resolve ambiguities.
3. Plan: Use /speckit.plan to generate technical strategy and architecture.
4. Task: Use /speckit.tasks to break down the plan into actionable items.
5. Checklist: Use /speckit.checklist to generate quality gates (UX, A11y, Security) before coding.
6. Implement: Use /speckit.implement to execute tasks and generate code.
7. Verify: Ensure tests pass and update CHANGELOG.md with new features/fixes.
8. Analyze: Use /speckit.analyze for cross-artifact consistency checks.

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10. Configuration

10.1 Environment Configuration

Environment-specific settings are managed through:

• src/environments/environment.ts - Development defaults.
• src/environments/environment.prod.ts - Production overrides.

10.2 Build Configuration

Build settings are configured in:

• angular.json - Angular CLI workspace configuration.
• tsconfig.json - TypeScript compiler options.
• tsconfig.app.json - Application-specific TypeScript settings.

10.3 Linting and Formatting

Code style is enforced via:

• .eslintrc.json or similar - Linting rules.
• .prettierrc or similar - Code formatting rules.
• Editor configuration files (.editorconfig, .vscode/settings.json).

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11. Contributing

11.1 Contribution Guidelines

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these guidelines:

1. Fork and Branch: Create a feature branch from main.
2. Follow Standards: Adhere to the project's coding standards and conventions.
3. Write Tests: Include tests for new features and bug fixes.
4. Update Documentation: Keep documentation current with code changes.
5. Submit PR: Open a pull request with a clear description of changes.

11.2 Code Review Process

All contributions require:

• Passing CI/CD checks.
• Code review approval.
• Compliance with project constitution principles.
• Updated documentation where applicable.

11.3 Reporting Issues

When reporting issues, please include:

• Clear description of the problem.
• Steps to reproduce.
• Expected vs. actual behavior.
• Environment details (OS, Node version, etc.).
• Relevant logs or error messages.

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12. Documentation

12.1 Project Documentation

Additional documentation can be found in:

• docs/ - Detailed guides and references.
• angular_guidelines.md - Angular coding standards and best practices.
• .specify/ - Specification-driven development artifacts.
• .cursor/rules/ - Cursor AI agent rules and guidelines.

12.2 API Documentation

Generate API documentation:

npm run docs
# or
yarn docs

12.3 Architecture Decision Records

Significant architectural decisions are documented in:

• docs/adr/ - Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).

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13. License

[License information to be specified]

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14. Acknowledgments

• Built with Angular.
• Inspired by modern frontend development practices.
• Community contributions and feedback.

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15. Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for a detailed list of changes, features, and bug fixes. The project follows the Accumulate Local, Publish Global strategy to ensure a granular history is preserved even in squash-merge workflows.

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16. Versioning

This project adheres to Semantic Versioning (SemVer). Versioning is managed via a custom local script to ensure all metadata (including the in-app version display) stays in sync. For detailed usage, refer to the Versioning Scripts & Options guide.

• Bump Version: npm run version:bump [patch|minor|major]
• In-App Display: The current version is automatically exposed to the Angular application via src/app/version.ts.

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17. Support

For questions, issues, or contributions:

• Issues: Open an issue on the repository.
• Discussions: Use repository discussions for questions.
• Documentation: Check the docs/ directory for detailed guides.

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Last Updated: 2026-01-25
Version: 0.1.0
Status: Draft

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18. AI Agent Interoperability & Handoff

To ensure a seamless experience when switching between different AI agents (e.g., Gemini CLI, Cursor, Claude, etc.), this project employs a "State Snapshot" strategy.

18.1 The Handoff Hub

The file GEMINI.md (or agent-specific variants like CLAUDE.md) serves as the Active Context Hub. Before switching agents:

• Ensure docs/session-summaries/001-initial-app-bootstrap.md (or the active feature's session summary) is updated.
• Update the "Task State" and "Active Constraints" in the agent-specific memory file.

18.2 Global Context Files

Agents should always read these files upon initialization:

• README.md & README.ng.md: Project and Tech Stack overview.
• .specify/memory/constitution.md: Core governance principles.
• angular_guidelines.md: Coding standards and prohibited patterns.
• GEMINI.md: Current development state and active focus.
• docs/session-summaries/001-initial-app-bootstrap.md (for current feature context).

18.3 Resuming Work

When a new agent takes over, the recommended first command is:

"Read the latest session summary in docs/session-summaries/ and GEMINI.md to establish context, then check the active feature's tasks.md for the next pending item."