[Your Project Name]

[Brief description of your project - replace this placeholder]

🎯 Template Repository

This is a GitHub template repository designed for AI-powered applications using Python backends with Semantic Kernel and TypeScript/React frontends. It provides a comprehensive project structure with documentation templates, coding standards, and architectural decision record (ADR) templates.

📋 Getting Started with This Template

1. Create a new repository from this template

   • Click "Use this template" button on GitHub
   • Choose a name for your new repository
   • Select public or private visibility

2. Customize your project

   • Replace [Your Project Name] with your actual project name
   • Update the project description placeholder
   • Modify badge URLs to point to your repository
   • Update the project vision and background sections below

3. Update documentation

   • Customize docs/product_requirements_document.md with your specific requirements
   • Add your own ADRs to docs/adr/ following the template
   • Update coding instructions in .github/instructions/ as needed

📖 See TEMPLATE_USAGE.md for detailed instructions on using this template.

🎯 Template Customization Checklist

After creating your repository from this template, use this checklist to ensure you've customized everything:

• Replace [Your Project Name] in README.md with your actual project name
• Update project description placeholder in README.md
• Update badge URLs with your username and repository name
• Replace [Your Name or Organization] in LICENSE file
• Customize docs/product_requirements_document.md with your requirements
• Update background and problem statement with your specific context
• Replace architecture section with your technical approach
• Update .github/instructions/general-coding.instructions.md for your project structure
• Create backend/ and frontend/ directories as needed
• Remove this checklist and template notes when customization is complete

🏗️ What's Included

• Structured project layout for Python backend and TypeScript frontend
• Documentation templates including PRD and technical specifications
• Architecture Decision Records (ADR) template and index
• Coding standards and instructions for consistent development
• Comprehensive .gitignore for Python, Node.js, and common IDE files
• MIT License template

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📖 Project Overview

[Replace this section with your project's specific content]

[Your project description goes here. Explain what your application does, who it's for, and what problems it solves.]

Background and Problem Statement

[Replace this section with your project's specific background]

[Describe the problem your application solves. What challenges do your users face? What gap in the market are you addressing? Include relevant statistics or research if applicable.]

[Example structure:

• Current state of the problem
• Why existing solutions fall short
• Who is affected by this problem
• The impact of not solving this problem]

Architecture

[Replace this section with your project's specific architecture]

This template is designed for applications built with Python Microsoft Semantic Kernel framework backends and TypeScript frontends. The architecture supports multi-agent AI systems where specialized agents work together to deliver comprehensive functionality.

[Example architecture description:

• Backend: Python with Semantic Kernel for AI agent orchestration
• Frontend: TypeScript/React for user interface
• AI Integration: Azure OpenAI or other LLM providers
• Data Storage: [Your chosen database/storage solution]
• Deployment: [Your deployment strategy]]

Key Components

• Agent Framework: Semantic Kernel enables specialized AI agents with distinct roles
• Plugin System: Allows LLMs to perform specific tasks like data storage and retrieval
• Dynamic Routing: Kernel selects appropriate agents and functions based on context
• State Management: Maintains consistency across agent interactions

🚀 Development Setup

[Add your specific setup instructions here]

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8+
• Node.js 16+
• [Any other requirements]

Installation

# Clone your repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo-name.git
cd your-repo-name

# Backend setup
cd backend
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Frontend setup  
cd ../frontend
npm install

Running the Application

# Start backend
cd backend
python main.py

# Start frontend (in another terminal)
cd frontend
npm start

📚 Documentation

• Product Requirements Document - Detailed project requirements and specifications
• Architecture Decision Records - Important architectural decisions and their rationale
• Technical Specifications - Detailed technical documentation

🤝 Contributing

[Add your contribution guidelines here]

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Development Standards

• Follow the coding standards in .github/instructions/
• Write tests for new functionality
• Update documentation as needed
• Create ADRs for architectural decisions

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙋‍♀️ Support

[Add your support information here]

• Create an issue for bug reports or feature requests
• [Link to documentation/wiki if available]
• [Contact information if applicable]