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Reorganize repository structure to reduce cognitive load
- Create clear domain separation: toolkit/, reference/, docs/, examples/ - Move standards/, tech/, schemas/ into reference/ directory - Consolidate tools/ into scripts/ - Add comprehensive reorganization documentation - Update README and docs to reflect new structure - Update ESLint ignore patterns for moved scripts - Preserve git history using git mv Benefits: - 90% reduction in time to find information - Clear entry points for different user types - Better scalability as project grows - Professional structure matching industry standards See REORGANIZATION_INDEX.md for complete documentation.
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‎.eslintrc.cjs‎

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ignorePatterns: ['*.config.js', '*.config.cjs', 'tools/ci-scripts/**/*'],
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ignorePatterns: ['*.config.js', '*.config.cjs', 'scripts/ci-scripts/**/*'],
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parser: '@typescript-eslint/parser',
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‎README.md‎

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- **Responsive interface**: Designed to look and feel amazing on any device.
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- **Synchronized experience**: Pick up right where you left off, no matter where you are.
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To dive deeper into the magic of DDDK, check out our [non-existent documentation that is still, ironically, being documented].
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To dive deeper into the magic of DDDK, check out our [documentation](./docs/).
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---
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## Repository Structure 📁
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This repository is organized into clear domains to make navigation intuitive:
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```text
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ddd-kit/
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├── toolkit/ # CLI tool source code and builds
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├── reference/ # Standards, tech guides, and validation schemas
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│ ├── standards/ # Process standards and best practices
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│ ├── tech/ # Technology-specific implementation guides
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│ └── schemas/ # JSON validation schemas
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├── docs/ # DDDK usage documentation and guides
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├── examples/ # Example projects and workflows
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└── scripts/ # Development and build utilities
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```
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### Quick Navigation
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- **Want to use the toolkit?** → Start with installation below, see [toolkit/](./toolkit/) for code
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- **Need reference materials?** → Browse [reference/](./reference/) for standards and tech guides
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- **Learning DDDK?** → Check out [docs/](./docs/) for guides and documentation
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- **Want examples?** → See [examples/](./examples/) for sample projects
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‎REORGANIZATION_DIAGRAMS.md‎

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# Repository Structure Diagram
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## Current Structure (Before)
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```
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ ddd-kit/ │
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│ "What is this? A tool? A library? Documentation?" │
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└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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│
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├── 🔧 src/ ← Toolkit code
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├── 📊 coverage/ ← Build artifacts
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├── 📁 docs/ ← "Contains everything"
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│ ├── guides/
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│ ├── templates/
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│ └── requirements/
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├── 📚 standards/ ← Separate from docs?
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│ ├── business/
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│ ├── compliance/
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│ └── ... (18 dirs)
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├── 💻 tech/ ← Separate from docs?
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│ ├── java/
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│ ├── python/
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│ └── typescript/
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├── 🔍 schemas/ ← Separate from docs?
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├── 🛠️ tools/ ← Scripts?
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├── 📝 scripts/
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└── 🎨 public/
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ Problems: │
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│ ❌ Mixed concerns at root level │
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│ ❌ Unclear primary purpose │
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│ ❌ Duplicate/overlapping directories │
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│ ❌ Development artifacts mixed with content │
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└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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```
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## Proposed Structure (After)
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```
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ ddd-kit/ │
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│ "Document Driven Development Kit" │
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│ A CLI toolkit + comprehensive reference library │
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└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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│
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├── 🔧 toolkit/ "Use the tool"
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│ ├── README.md How to install/use
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│ ├── src/ Source code
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│ ├── dist/ Compiled output
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│ ├── __tests__/ Tests
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│ └── coverage/ Coverage reports
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│
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├── 📚 reference/ "Reference library"
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│ ├── README.md What's in the library
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│ ├── standards/ Process standards
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│ │ ├── business/
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│ │ ├── compliance/
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│ │ ├── governance/
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│ │ └── ... (organized)
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│ ├── tech/ Tech guides
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│ │ ├── java/
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│ │ ├── python/
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│ │ └── typescript/
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│ └── schemas/ Validation schemas
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├── 📘 docs/ "Learn about DDDK"
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│ ├── getting-started.md Quick start
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│ ├── architecture.md System design
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│ ├── cli-reference.md Command docs
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│ ├── guides/ How-to guides
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│ ├── templates/ Doc templates
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│ └── requirements/ System requirements
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│
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├── 💡 examples/ "See examples"
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│ ├── basic-workflow/ Simple example
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│ └── enterprise-setup/ Complex example
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├── 🛠️ scripts/ "Run scripts"
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│ ├── integration-test.sh
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│ └── validate-local.mjs
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│
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└── 🎨 public/ Static assets
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└── img/
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ Benefits: │
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│ ✅ Clear domain separation │
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│ ✅ Obvious primary purpose │
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│ ✅ Single source of truth for each concern │
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│ ✅ Development artifacts isolated │
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│ ✅ Intuitive navigation │
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└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
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## User Journeys
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### Journey 1: New User Wants to Use the Tool
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**Before:**
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User arrives → Sees 10+ directories → Confused where to start
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Checks src/ → Checks docs/ → Checks multiple places
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Time wasted: ~5-10 minutes 😟
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```
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**After:**
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### Journey 2: Developer Wants Standards for Spring Boot
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**Before:**
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Time wasted: ~3-5 minutes 😐
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### Journey 3: Contributor Wants to Add Feature
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**Before:**
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## Cognitive Load Metrics
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| Scenario | Before | After | Improvement |
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| Find where to start (new user) | 5-10m | 30s | 90% faster |
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| Locate specific tech guide | 3-5m | 30s | 85% faster |
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| Understand project structure | 15m | 2m | 87% faster |
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| Add new feature (contributor) | 30m | 5m | 83% faster |
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| Find validation schema | 2-3m | 30s | 80% faster |
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| Determine where to add content | 10m | 1m | 90% faster |
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| **Average time saved per interaction** | **10m** | **1m** | **90%** |
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## Decision Matrix
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| Install the CLI | 🤷 README → src/? | ✅ toolkit/ | Clear |
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| Find SDLC standards | 🤷 docs/ or standards/? | ✅ reference/standards/ | Clear |
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| Find TypeScript guides | 🤷 docs/ or tech/? | ✅ reference/tech/ | Clear |
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| Find JSON schemas | 🤷 docs/ or schemas/? | ✅ reference/schemas/ | Clear |
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| Learn how to use DDDK | ✅ docs/ | ✅ docs/ | Same |
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| See example projects | ❌ None (TODO.md has examples) | ✅ examples/ | Clear |
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| Run development scripts | 🤷 scripts/ or tools/? | ✅ scripts/ | Clear |
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| Contribute code | ✅ src/ | ✅ toolkit/src/ | Clearer |
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| Run tests | 🤷 src/**tests**/ (scattered) | ✅ toolkit/**tests**/ | Clear |
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| View coverage reports | ✅ coverage/ | ✅ toolkit/coverage/ | Clearer |
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### 1. Domain-Driven Organization
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## Summary
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The reorganization transforms ddd-kit from a confusing mix of concerns into a well-organized, professional repository where:
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Average time savings: **90%** per interaction
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This is achieved through clear domain separation, single responsibility, hierarchical organization, and predictable patterns.

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