diff --git a/SUGGESTIONS.md b/SUGGESTIONS.md index 2194d059f..8096992b5 100644 --- a/SUGGESTIONS.md +++ b/SUGGESTIONS.md @@ -1,90 +1,324 @@ -# Suggestions for Senior-Level Improvements +# 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 +## 1. Architecture & State Management + +### Global State Management +- **Replace Context API with Redux Toolkit or Zustand** + - Gain: Better state management, dev tools, middleware support + - Example: Move cart state to Redux with proper slices and actions + +```typescript +// Example Redux slice for cart +const cartSlice = createSlice({ + name: 'cart', + initialState, + reducers: { + addToCart: (state, action) => { + // Immutable state updates with Redux Toolkit + }, + removeFromCart: (state, action) => { + // Automatic handling of immutability + } + } +}); +``` + +### Service Layer +- **API Abstraction** + - Gain: Better separation of concerns, easier testing and maintenance + - Example: Create dedicated service classes for API operations + +```typescript +class ProductService { + private api: ApiClient; -- **Visual Regression Testing** - - Gain: Catch unintended UI changes, ensure consistent design - - Example: Compare screenshots before/after changes to ProductCard + async getProducts(filters: ProductFilters): Promise { + // Centralized error handling and response mapping + } +} +``` + +## 2. Performance Optimizations + +### Code Splitting +- **Dynamic Imports** + - Gain: Smaller initial bundle size, faster page loads + - Example: Lazy load product filters on mobile + +```typescript +const ProductFilters = dynamic(() => import('./ProductFilters'), { + loading: () => , + ssr: false +}); +``` + +### Caching Strategy +- **Apollo Client Caching** + - Gain: Faster data access, reduced server load + - Example: Implement field-level caching policies + +```typescript +const cache = new InMemoryCache({ + typePolicies: { + Product: { + fields: { + price: { + read(price) { + // Custom cache reading logic + } + } + } + } + } +}); +``` + +## 3. Testing & Quality Assurance + +### Unit Testing +- **Jest/React Testing Library** + - Gain: Catch bugs early, ensure component behavior + - Example: Test hooks like useProductFilters in isolation + +```typescript +describe('useProductFilters', () => { + it('should filter products by price range', () => { + const { result } = renderHook(() => useProductFilters()); + act(() => { + result.current.setPriceRange([10, 50]); + }); + expect(result.current.filterProducts(mockProducts)).toEqual( + expect.arrayContaining([ + expect.objectContaining({ price: expect.any(Number) }) + ]) + ); + }); +}); +``` + +### E2E Testing +- **Expand Playwright Tests** + - Gain: Ensure critical user flows work end-to-end + - Example: Add comprehensive checkout flow testing -- **Performance Testing** - - Gain: Monitor and maintain site speed, identify bottlenecks - - Example: Set Lighthouse score thresholds in CI +```typescript +test('complete checkout process', async ({ page }) => { + await page.goto('/'); + await page.click('[data-testid="product-card"]'); + await page.click('[data-testid="add-to-cart"]'); + // Test entire checkout flow +}); +``` -## Error Handling -- **Error Boundaries** - - Gain: Graceful failure handling, better user experience - - Example: Fallback UI for failed product loads +## 4. WooCommerce Integration Enhancements -- **Error Tracking** - - Gain: Better debugging, understand user issues - - Example: Integration with error tracking service +### Session Management +- **Improve WooCommerce Session Handling** + - Gain: Better cart persistence, reduced errors + - Example: Enhanced session token management -## Developer Experience +```typescript +// Enhanced WooCommerce session middleware +const enhancedMiddleware = new ApolloLink((operation, forward) => { + const session = getWooSession(); + if (session && !isExpired(session)) { + operation.setContext({ + headers: { + 'woocommerce-session': `Session ${session.token}` + } + }); + } + return forward(operation); +}); +``` + +### Cart Improvements +- **Enhanced Cart Features** + - Gain: Better user experience with cart functionality + - Example: Add cart total, copy billing address to shipping + +## 5. Developer Experience + +### Documentation - **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 +```typescript +// ProductCard.stories.tsx +export const WithDiscount = { + args: { + product: { + name: 'Test Product', + price: '100', + salePrice: '80', + onSale: true + } + } +}; +``` + +### TypeScript Improvements +- **Stricter Configuration** + - Gain: Catch more bugs at compile time - Example: Enable strict mode, add proper generics -## Performance -- **Code Splitting** - - Gain: Faster initial load, better resource utilization - - Example: Lazy load product filters on mobile +```typescript +// tsconfig.json improvements +{ + "compilerOptions": { + "strict": true, + "noUncheckedIndexedAccess": true, + "exactOptionalPropertyTypes": true + } +} +``` + +## 6. Monitoring & Analytics + +### Error Tracking +- **Sentry Integration** + - Gain: Better error tracking, faster bug fixing + - Example: Add proper error boundaries with Sentry + +```typescript +class ErrorBoundary extends React.Component { + componentDidCatch(error, errorInfo) { + Sentry.captureException(error, { extra: errorInfo }); + } +} +``` + +### Performance Monitoring +- **Core Web Vitals** + - Gain: Track and improve user experience metrics + - Example: Implement proper performance monitoring + +## 7. Code Quality & Maintainability + +### Design Patterns +- **Implement Factory Pattern** + - Gain: Better code organization, easier maintenance + - Example: Create product factory for different types + +```typescript +class ProductFactory { + createProduct(type: ProductType, data: ProductData): Product { + switch (type) { + case 'simple': + return new SimpleProduct(data); + case 'variable': + return new VariableProduct(data); + default: + throw new Error(`Unknown product type: ${type}`); + } + } +} +``` + +### Code Organization +- **Feature-based Structure** + - Gain: Better code organization, easier navigation + - Example: Reorganize code by feature instead of type + +``` +src/ + features/ + products/ + components/ + hooks/ + services/ + types/ + cart/ + components/ + hooks/ + services/ + types/ +``` + +## Implementation Priority Matrix + +### High Impact, Low Effort (Do First) +1. **TypeScript Strict Mode** + - Simply update tsconfig.json + - Immediate impact on code quality + - Catches type-related bugs early -- **Image Optimization** - - Gain: Faster page loads, better Core Web Vitals - - Example: Implement proper next/image strategy +2. **Lighthouse Score Improvements** + - Already have CI integration + - Focus on performance metrics + - Quick accessibility wins -## Monitoring -- **Analytics** - - Gain: Understand user behavior, make data-driven improvements - - Example: Track filter usage, cart abandonment +3. **Cart Total Implementation** + - Listed in TODO + - High user impact + - Relatively simple change -- **Performance Monitoring** - - Gain: Catch performance regressions, ensure good user experience - - Example: Monitor and alert on Core Web Vitals +### High Impact, High Effort (Plan Carefully) +1. **State Management Refactor** + - Requires significant refactoring + - Major architectural improvement + - Plan and implement in phases -## Accessibility -- **Automated A11y Testing** - - Gain: Ensure consistent accessibility, catch regressions - - Example: Add axe-core to CI pipeline +2. **Feature-based Code Reorganization** + - Substantial restructuring needed + - Improves long-term maintainability + - Requires team coordination -## Documentation -- **API Documentation** - - Gain: Easier onboarding, better maintainability - - Example: Document GraphQL schema usage +### Low Impact, Low Effort (Quick Wins) +1. **Storybook Documentation** + - Can be added gradually + - Improves developer experience + - Start with key components -Each suggestion focuses on improving code quality, maintainability, or user experience rather than adding new features. This is because: +2. **Performance Monitoring** + - Easy integration with existing tools + - Provides valuable insights + - Quick setup process -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 +### Low Impact, High Effort (Consider Later) +1. **Expand Test Coverage** + - Build upon existing Playwright E2E tests + - Already have basic homepage tests + - Focus on: + - WooCommerce integration tests + - Cart/checkout flows + - Variable product handling + - Stock status updates -## Implementation Priority +2. **User Registration & Dashboard** + - Listed in TODO + - Requires careful WooCommerce integration + - Consider after core improvements -1. Testing Improvements - - Highest impact on code quality and maintainability - - Demonstrates professional development practices - - Makes future changes safer +## Implementation Strategy -2. Error Handling - - Direct impact on user experience - - Shows consideration for edge cases - - Professional error management +1. **Week 1-2: Quick Wins** + - Enable TypeScript strict mode + - Add error boundaries + - Optimize Apollo cache + - Estimated effort: 3-4 days + - Immediate quality improvements -3. Developer Experience - - Makes codebase more maintainable - - Helps onboard other developers - - Shows understanding of team dynamics +2. **Week 3-4: Foundation Building** + - Begin Storybook documentation + - Set up performance monitoring + - Expand existing E2E tests with: + - Cart manipulation scenarios + - Checkout flow validation + - Error state handling + - Estimated effort: 5-7 days + - Builds upon existing test infrastructure -4. Performance & Monitoring - - Important for scalability - - Shows understanding of production concerns - - Data-driven improvements +3. **Month 2: Major Improvements** + - Implement user registration flow + - Add cart improvements from TODO list + - Enhance WooCommerce session handling + - Estimated effort: 3-4 weeks + - Focus on core user experience -These improvements would elevate the project from a feature demonstration to a production-ready application with professional-grade infrastructure. +This prioritization ensures: +- Quick delivery of high-impact improvements +- Minimal disruption to ongoing development +- Measurable progress at each stage +- Efficient use of development resources