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Development Guide

This guide provides essential information for developers working on the PulseCRM platform.

Development Environment Setup​

Prerequisites​

  • Node.js (v18 or higher)
  • pnpm package manager
  • Git
  • IDE (VS Code recommended)

Getting Started​

  1. Clone the repository
  2. Install dependencies using pnpm
  3. Set up environment variables
  4. Start the development server

Code Standards​

TypeScript Guidelines​

  • Use strict type checking
  • Avoid using any type
  • Document complex types
  • Use interfaces for object shapes

Component Development​

  • Follow atomic design principles
  • Use functional components
  • Implement proper prop typing
  • Include component documentation

API Integration​

  • Use typed API clients
  • Implement proper error handling
  • Follow RESTful conventions
  • Document all endpoints

Testing​

Unit Testing​

  • Write tests for all business logic
  • Use Jest for testing
  • Maintain high test coverage
  • Mock external dependencies

Integration Testing​

  • Test component interactions
  • Verify API integrations
  • Test user workflows
  • Use Cypress for E2E testing

Performance Optimization​

Frontend​

  • Implement code splitting
  • Optimize bundle size
  • Use lazy loading
  • Implement caching strategies

Backend​

  • Optimize database queries
  • Implement proper indexing
  • Use caching where appropriate
  • Monitor performance metrics

Security Best Practices​

Authentication​

  • Implement proper JWT handling
  • Use secure session management
  • Follow OAuth2 standards
  • Implement MFA where required

Data Protection​

  • Encrypt sensitive data
  • Implement proper access controls
  • Follow GDPR guidelines
  • Regular security audits

Deployment​

CI/CD Pipeline​

  • Automated testing
  • Build optimization
  • Deployment automation
  • Environment management

Environment Management​

  • Development
  • Staging
  • Production
  • Feature branches

Monitoring and Logging​

Application Monitoring​

  • Error tracking
  • Performance monitoring
  • User analytics
  • System health checks

Logging​

  • Structured logging
  • Log levels
  • Log retention
  • Log analysis

Documentation​

Code Documentation​

  • JSDoc comments
  • README files
  • API documentation
  • Architecture diagrams

User Documentation​

  • Feature documentation
  • API guides
  • Integration guides
  • Troubleshooting guides