diff --git a/SUGGESTIONS.md b/SUGGESTIONS.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..2194d059f --- /dev/null +++ b/SUGGESTIONS.md @@ -0,0 +1,90 @@ +# Suggestions for Senior-Level Improvements + +## Testing Improvements +- **Unit Testing with Jest/RTL** + - Gain: Catch bugs early, ensure component behavior, easier refactoring + - Example: Test hooks like useProductFilters in isolation + +- **Visual Regression Testing** + - Gain: Catch unintended UI changes, ensure consistent design + - Example: Compare screenshots before/after changes to ProductCard + +- **Performance Testing** + - Gain: Monitor and maintain site speed, identify bottlenecks + - Example: Set Lighthouse score thresholds in CI + +## Error Handling +- **Error Boundaries** + - Gain: Graceful failure handling, better user experience + - Example: Fallback UI for failed product loads + +- **Error Tracking** + - Gain: Better debugging, understand user issues + - Example: Integration with error tracking service + +## Developer Experience +- **Storybook Integration** + - Gain: Better component documentation, easier UI development + - Example: Document all variants of ProductCard + +- **Stricter TypeScript** + - Gain: Catch more bugs at compile time, better maintainability + - Example: Enable strict mode, add proper generics + +## Performance +- **Code Splitting** + - Gain: Faster initial load, better resource utilization + - Example: Lazy load product filters on mobile + +- **Image Optimization** + - Gain: Faster page loads, better Core Web Vitals + - Example: Implement proper next/image strategy + +## Monitoring +- **Analytics** + - Gain: Understand user behavior, make data-driven improvements + - Example: Track filter usage, cart abandonment + +- **Performance Monitoring** + - Gain: Catch performance regressions, ensure good user experience + - Example: Monitor and alert on Core Web Vitals + +## Accessibility +- **Automated A11y Testing** + - Gain: Ensure consistent accessibility, catch regressions + - Example: Add axe-core to CI pipeline + +## Documentation +- **API Documentation** + - Gain: Easier onboarding, better maintainability + - Example: Document GraphQL schema usage + +Each suggestion focuses on improving code quality, maintainability, or user experience rather than adding new features. This is because: + +1. Core e-commerce features (login, dashboard) are already planned in TODO +2. Senior-level improvements often focus on non-functional requirements +3. These improvements demonstrate architectural thinking beyond feature development + +## Implementation Priority + +1. Testing Improvements + - Highest impact on code quality and maintainability + - Demonstrates professional development practices + - Makes future changes safer + +2. Error Handling + - Direct impact on user experience + - Shows consideration for edge cases + - Professional error management + +3. Developer Experience + - Makes codebase more maintainable + - Helps onboard other developers + - Shows understanding of team dynamics + +4. Performance & Monitoring + - Important for scalability + - Shows understanding of production concerns + - Data-driven improvements + +These improvements would elevate the project from a feature demonstration to a production-ready application with professional-grade infrastructure.