Template Site Development Plan

Project Overview

Objective: Create a production-grade Template site with comprehensive functionality, styling, and documentation that serves as the foundation for all future web properties in the monorepo.

Location: d:\FSS\Websites\monorepo\sites\Template\

Philosophy: Build once, reuse everywhere. Every component, block, and page created here becomes a documented, tested asset for rapid site development.

Project Structure

monorepo/
├── sites/
│   └── Template/
│       ├── src/
│       │   ├── components/
│       │   ├── blocks/
│       │   ├── pages/
│       │   ├── layouts/
│       │   ├── styles/
│       │   └── content/
│       ├── public/
│       │   ├── logos/
│       │   └── favicons/
│       └── docs/
│           ├── components/
│           ├── blocks/
│           ├── pages/
│           └── usage-examples/
├── packages/
│   └── design-tokens/
└── docs/
    ├── Plan-Template-Dev.md (this file)
    └── Lessons-Template-Dev.md

Phase 1: Foundation & Infrastructure (Steps 1.0 - 1.9)

1.1 Project Initialization

Objective: Set up the monorepo structure and tooling or better (simpler setup, fewer dependencies).

Tasks:

Initialize pnpm workspace in d:\FSS\Websites\monorepo\
Create Template site using Astro CLI: pnpm create astro@latest sites/Template
Configure Svelte integration: pnpm astro add svelte
Set up Tailwind CSS v4 (verify compatibility with Shadcn-Svelte)
Initialize Git repository with meaningful .gitignore
Create initial package.json scripts for common tasks (dev, build, preview, test)

Acceptance Criteria:

Development server runs successfully on http://localhost:4321
Svelte components render within Astro pages
Hot module replacement works for both .astro and .svelte files
pnpm workspace structure allows for future sites/packages

Estimated Effort: 2-4 hours

1.2 Fluid Design System Implementation

Objective: Implement the hybrid fluid design system as specified in FluidDesignSpec.md, or better (more maintainable, easier to theme).

Tasks:

Set base HTML font-size to 62.5% in root layout
Generate fluid typography scale using Utopia.fyi calculator:
- Min viewport: 320px
- Max viewport: 1500px
- Body text: Min 16px (1.6rem) → Max 20px (2.0rem)
- H6: Min 18px (1.8rem) → Max 22px (2.2rem)
- H5: Min 20px (2.0rem) → Max 26px (2.6rem)
- H4: Min 24px (2.4rem) → Max 32px (3.2rem)
- H3: Min 28px (2.8rem) → Max 40px (4.0rem)
- H2: Min 32px (3.2rem) → Max 52px (5.2rem)
- H1: Min 40px (4.0rem) → Max 72px (7.2rem)
- Display/Hero: Min 48px (4.8rem) → Max 96px (9.6rem) or larger
- Type scale ratio: 1.25-1.33 (or optimal ratio after testing)
Generate fluid spacing scale using Utopia.fyi
Create CSS variables file: src/styles/design-tokens.css
Define all fluid clamp() values for:
- Typography (body, h1-h6)
- Spacing (margins, paddings)
- Line heights
- Container widths
Implement structural breakpoints:
- Text container: min 25rem, max 80rem
- Navigation: hamburger menu < 50rem (~768px)
Document the design system in docs/design-system.md

Acceptance Criteria:

All typography scales smoothly across viewport sizes
No layout shifts at arbitrary viewport widths
Design tokens are easily adjustable via CSS variables
Breakpoints trigger only for structural/legibility changes
Documentation includes usage examples and rationale

Estimated Effort: 6-8 hours

1.3 Theme System Setup

Objective: Implement easy theme switching with light/dark modes and customizable brand colors, or better (theme generation from single color).

Tasks:

Install Shadcn-Svelte: pnpm dlx shadcn-svelte@latest init
Configure Shadcn-Svelte with Tailwind CSS v4
Set up CSS variable-based theming structure:
- src/styles/themes/light.css
- src/styles/themes/dark.css
- src/styles/themes/base.css
Implement theme switcher component using Shadcn-Svelte
Create theme configuration file: src/config/theme.config.ts
Test theme switching with Tweakcn or similar tool
Document theme customization process in docs/theming.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Seamless switching between light and dark modes
All components respect theme variables
Brand colors can be changed by modifying a single configuration file
Theme persistence across page reloads
WCAG AA contrast ratios maintained in all themes

Estimated Effort: 4-6 hours

1.4 Logo & Brand Assets

Objective: Create or integrate logo system with favicon generation, or better (automated multi-format generation).

Tasks:

Define logo requirements (SVG format, responsive behavior)
Create logo component: src/components/core/Logo.svelte
Generate favicon suite from logo:
- favicon.ico (multi-resolution)
- apple-touch-icon.png
- favicon-16x16.png, favicon-32x32.png
- site.webmanifest
Implement adaptive logo (switches with theme if needed)
Document logo usage guidelines in docs/brand-assets.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Logo displays correctly across all viewport sizes
Favicons appear properly in browsers and bookmarks
Logo component accepts size and color props
SVG optimized for performance
Brand assets documented with usage examples

Estimated Effort: 2-3 hours

1.5 Core Layout Components

Objective: Build essential layout components that enforce the fluid design system, or better (more flexible, semantic HTML).

Tasks:

Create base layout: src/layouts/BaseLayout.astro
Build semantic layout components:
- src/components/layout/Header.svelte
- src/components/layout/Footer.svelte
- src/components/layout/Container.svelte (enforces max-width)
- src/components/layout/Section.svelte (manages vertical rhythm)
- src/components/layout/Grid.svelte (fluid grid system)
Implement responsive navigation:
- Desktop: full navigation bar
- Mobile (<50rem): hamburger menu
Add skip-to-content link for accessibility
Document layout system in docs/layout-system.md

Acceptance Criteria:

All layouts maintain fluid design constraints
Navigation adapts properly at breakpoint
Semantic HTML5 structure (header, main, footer, nav, etc.)
Keyboard navigation works throughout
Documentation includes layout composition examples

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

Phase 2: Core Component Library (Steps 2.0 - 2.9)

2.1 Shadcn-Svelte Core Components - Tier 1

Objective: Install and adapt essential Shadcn-Svelte components, or better (enhanced with fluid design).

Priority Components:

Tasks per Component:

Install component via CLI: pnpm dlx shadcn-svelte@latest add [component]
Adapt component to use fluid design tokens
Create usage examples in docs/components/[component].md
Test component in light and dark themes
Verify accessibility (keyboard nav, ARIA, screen reader)

Acceptance Criteria:

Components integrate seamlessly with fluid design system
All components theme-aware
Documentation includes props, variants, and examples
Components pass accessibility audit
Loading and error states handled gracefully

Estimated Effort: 10-12 hours

2.2 Shadcn-Svelte Core Components - Tier 2

Objective: Add commonly used interactive components, or better (optimized for performance).

Components:

Tasks: Same as 2.1 for each component

Acceptance Criteria: Same as 2.1

Estimated Effort: 12-15 hours

2.3 Shadcn-Svelte Core Components - Tier 3

Objective: Integrate advanced components as needed, or better (lazy-loaded for performance).

Components:

Tasks: Same as 2.1 for each component

Acceptance Criteria: Same as 2.1

Estimated Effort: 15-18 hours

2.4 Custom Components - Typography & Content

Objective: Create custom components for content presentation, or better (enhanced with animations).

Components:

RichText.svelte - Styled wrapper for prose content
CodeBlock.svelte - Syntax-highlighted code display
Blockquote.svelte - Styled quotations
Link.svelte - Consistent link styling with external link indicators
Badge.svelte - Status/category indicators
Avatar.svelte - User/profile images
Icon.svelte - Wrapper for icon library (Lucide icons)

Tasks per Component:

Design component API (props, slots, events)
Implement with fluid design tokens
Create variants (sizes, styles)
Document in docs/components/
Test across themes and viewports

Acceptance Criteria:

Components follow consistent naming and API patterns
Fluid scaling applied appropriately
Semantic HTML used throughout
Accessibility features implemented
Full documentation with examples

Estimated Effort: 12-14 hours

2.5 Custom Components - Media & Interaction

Objective: Build components for rich media and user interaction, or better (optimized loading).

Components:

Image.svelte - Responsive images with lazy loading
Video.svelte - Embedded video player wrapper
BackToTop.svelte - Smooth scroll to top button
ProgressBar.svelte - Reading/loading progress indicator
CookieConsent.svelte - GDPR-compliant cookie banner
NewsletterSignup.svelte - Email capture form

Tasks per Component: Same as 2.4

Acceptance Criteria: Same as 2.4

Estimated Effort: 10-12 hours

2.6 SMART DEBT Entity Component

Objective: Create reusable component for SMART DEBT branding with SEO preservation, or better (configurable animations).

Requirements:

Visual transition: “SMART DEBT Coach” → “$MART DEBT Coach”
Maintains SEO value for “Smart Debt” keyword
Configurable entity: Coach, Paydown, Calculator, etc.
Smooth CSS transitions
No JavaScript required for core functionality (progressive enhancement)

Tasks:

Research optimal approach (CSS animation vs. ARIA labels)
Implement base component: src/components/brand/SmartDebtEntity.svelte
Create React/JSX version for MDX: src/components/brand/SmartDebtEntity.jsx
Test SEO implications (Google Search Console)
Add configurable animation timing/style
Document usage in docs/components/smart-debt-entity.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Component renders “$MART” with visual transition
HTML contains “SMART DEBT” text for SEO
Works in both .astro and .mdx files
Animation respects prefers-reduced-motion
Screen readers announce “Smart Debt”
Documentation includes SEO testing results

Estimated Effort: 4-6 hours

Phase 3: Block Library (Steps 3.0 - 3.9)

3.1 Hero Blocks

Objective: Create compelling hero section variations, or better (optimized for conversion).

Block Variants:

HeroSimple.svelte - Headline + subheadline + CTA
HeroWithImage.svelte - Text + hero image
HeroSplit.svelte - 50/50 text and visual
HeroVideo.svelte - Background video hero
HeroAnimated.svelte - With subtle motion graphics

Tasks per Block:

Design mobile-first layout
Implement fluid typography and spacing
Add customization options (background, alignment, etc.)
Create usage examples with real content
Test conversion optimization (CTA prominence)
Document in docs/blocks/heroes.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Blocks adapt smoothly across all viewport sizes
Clear visual hierarchy guides attention to CTA
Images/videos optimized for performance
Blocks composable with different components
A/B testing variations documented

Estimated Effort: 12-15 hours

3.2 Feature Blocks

Objective: Showcase product/service features effectively, or better (engaging animations).

Block Variants:

FeaturesGrid.svelte - Icon + title + description grid
FeaturesList.svelte - Vertical list with icons
FeaturesAlternating.svelte - Image + text alternating rows
FeaturesComparison.svelte - Side-by-side comparison table
FeaturesTabs.svelte - Tabbed feature categories

Tasks per Block: Same as 3.1

Acceptance Criteria: Same as 3.1

Estimated Effort: 10-12 hours

3.3 Call-to-Action (CTA) Blocks

Objective: Drive conversions with compelling CTA sections, or better (personalized content).

Block Variants:

CTASimple.svelte - Headline + button
CTABoxed.svelte - Contained card-style CTA
CTABanner.svelte - Full-width banner
CTASplit.svelte - Image + CTA content
CTAFooter.svelte - Bottom-of-page conversion

Tasks per Block: Same as 3.1

Acceptance Criteria:

Clear, action-oriented copy
Prominent, accessible buttons
Visual design creates urgency without being pushy
Form integration (if needed)
Conversion tracking hooks in place

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

Objective: Build trust through customer testimonials and social proof, or better (rotating displays).

Block Variants:

TestimonialsGrid.svelte - Card grid layout
TestimonialsCarousel.svelte - Scrolling testimonials
TestimonialFeatured.svelte - Large, highlighted testimonial
LogoCloud.svelte - Client/partner logos
StatsBlock.svelte - Key metrics display
ReviewsAggregate.svelte - Star ratings summary

Tasks per Block: Same as 3.1

Acceptance Criteria:

Authentic, credible presentation
Photos/logos high-quality and optimized
Schema markup for reviews (SEO)
Carousel accessible with keyboard controls
Star ratings visually clear

Estimated Effort: 10-12 hours

3.5 Content Blocks

Objective: Present written content in engaging formats, or better (improved readability).

Block Variants:

ContentSimple.svelte - Single column text
ContentTwoColumn.svelte - Side-by-side content
ContentWithSidebar.svelte - Main content + sidebar
ContentTimeline.svelte - Chronological content
ContentFAQ.svelte - Accordion-style Q&A
ContentPricing.svelte - Pricing table/cards

Tasks per Block: Same as 3.1

Acceptance Criteria:

Optimal reading line length (25-80rem)
Proper typographic hierarchy
Lists and tables styled consistently
FAQ schema markup for SEO
Pricing tables clear and comparative

Estimated Effort: 12-14 hours

3.6 Form Blocks

Objective: Capture leads and enable user interaction, or better (smart validation).

Block Variants:

ContactForm.svelte - Standard contact form
NewsletterForm.svelte - Email signup
LeadMagnetForm.svelte - Gated content download
MultiStepForm.svelte - Progressive form flow
CalculatorForm.svelte - Interactive calculator (e.g., debt payoff)

Tasks per Block:

Design form layout with proper labels
Implement client-side validation
Configure Web3Forms or Formspree endpoint
Add honeypot spam protection
Create success/error state handling
Connect to n8n workflow (document integration)
Document in docs/blocks/forms.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Forms fully accessible (labels, ARIA, keyboard nav)
Validation provides helpful error messages
Success state confirms submission
Spam protection invisible to users
Integration with backend documented
GDPR-compliant consent checkboxes

Estimated Effort: 14-16 hours

Objective: Enable intuitive site navigation, or better (predictive navigation).

Block Variants:

NavPrimary.svelte - Main navigation bar
NavMobile.svelte - Hamburger menu for mobile
NavFooter.svelte - Footer navigation links
NavBreadcrumbs.svelte - Breadcrumb trail
NavSidebar.svelte - Sidebar navigation for docs
NavMega.svelte - Mega menu with categories

Tasks per Block: Same as 3.1

Acceptance Criteria:

Current page clearly indicated
Keyboard and screen reader accessible
Mobile menu smooth and performant
Mega menu (if used) not overwhelming
Breadcrumbs use schema markup

Estimated Effort: 12-14 hours

3.8 Media & Gallery Blocks

Objective: Display images and videos elegantly, or better (lazy loading, lightbox).

Block Variants:

ImageGallery.svelte - Grid of images with lightbox
VideoEmbed.svelte - Responsive video embed (YouTube, etc.)
ImageComparison.svelte - Before/after slider
LogoShowcase.svelte - Animated logo display
PortfolioGrid.svelte - Project/case study grid

Tasks per Block: Same as 3.1

Acceptance Criteria:

Images lazy-loaded below fold
Lightbox accessible with keyboard
Videos don’t autoplay with sound
Alt text required for all images
Gallery responsive on all devices

Estimated Effort: 10-12 hours

3.9 Utility Blocks

Objective: Add supporting functionality and polish, or better (performance optimized).

Block Variants:

AnnouncementBar.svelte - Dismissible top banner
ScrollProgress.svelte - Reading progress indicator
ShareButtons.svelte - Social media sharing
TableOfContents.svelte - Auto-generated TOC
RelatedContent.svelte - Suggested articles/pages
LoadingState.svelte - Skeleton screens for async content

Tasks per Block: Same as 3.1

Acceptance Criteria:

Utilities enhance UX without being intrusive
Share buttons respect privacy (no tracking)
TOC auto-updates with content
Related content algorithm documented
Loading states reduce perceived wait time

Estimated Effort: 10-12 hours

Phase 4: Page Templates (Steps 4.0 - 4.9)

4.1 Homepage Template

Objective: Create a high-converting homepage template, or better (personalized by visitor segment).

Sections:

Tasks:

Design information architecture
Compose blocks into coherent page flow
Optimize for conversion (clear path to action)
Add SEO metadata (Open Graph, Twitter Cards)
Test page speed (target: >90 Lighthouse score)
Create template in src/pages/index.astro
Document in docs/pages/homepage.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Clear value proposition above the fold
Logical flow from awareness to action
Mobile experience optimized
All metadata tags present
Page loads in <2 seconds on 3G
Conversion tracking configured

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

4.2 About Page Template

Objective: Tell the brand story effectively, or better (emotional connection).

Sections:

Tasks: Same structure as 4.1

Acceptance Criteria:

Authentic, human voice
Team photos professional and optimized
Timeline engaging and scannable
Schema markup for organization info

Estimated Effort: 6-8 hours

4.3 Service/Product Page Template

Objective: Clearly present offerings and drive conversions, or better (interactive demos).

Sections:

Tasks: Same structure as 4.1

Acceptance Criteria:

Features presented with customer benefits
Pricing transparent and easy to understand
FAQ addresses common objections
Multiple CTA opportunities

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

4.4 Blog Post Template

Objective: Create an optimal reading experience, or better (engagement features).

Components:

Tasks:

Configure Astro content collections for blog
Create MDX layout: src/layouts/BlogPost.astro
Style prose content with proper hierarchy
Implement reading time calculation
Add schema markup (Article)
Configure RSS feed
Document in docs/pages/blog-post.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Optimal reading line length maintained
Code blocks syntax-highlighted
Images responsive and captioned
Schema markup validates
RSS feed works with readers
Social sharing easy

Estimated Effort: 10-12 hours

4.5 Blog Index/Archive Template

Objective: Help visitors discover content, or better (smart filtering/search).

Components:

Tasks: Same structure as 4.4

Acceptance Criteria:

Posts displayed with consistent previews
Filters work without page reload
Search returns relevant results
Pagination clear and functional
Loading states for dynamic content

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

4.6 Contact Page Template

Objective: Make it easy to get in touch, or better (multiple contact methods).

Sections:

Tasks: Same structure as 4.1

Acceptance Criteria:

Form prominent and easy to use
All contact info correct and up-to-date
Map (if used) accessible and performant
Schema markup for local business

Estimated Effort: 4-6 hours

4.7 Legal Pages Templates

Objective: Ensure compliance and transparency, or better (plain language).

Pages:

Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Cookie Policy
Disclaimer (if needed)

Tasks:

Create legal content (consult legal professional)
Design readable legal page layout
Add last-updated date
Link from footer
Document in docs/pages/legal.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Legal language as plain as possible
Table of contents for long policies
Last updated date prominent
Legally compliant (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

Estimated Effort: 4-6 hours

4.8 Landing Page Template

Objective: Create focused, high-converting landing pages, or better (A/B test ready).

Characteristics:

Minimal navigation (reduce distractions)
Single, clear call-to-action
Benefit-focused copy
Social proof
Form or CTA button

Tasks:

Create minimal layout: src/layouts/LandingPage.astro
Design template with max conversion focus
Add A/B testing hooks (Cloudflare Pages)
Create 2-3 variations for testing
Document in docs/pages/landing-page.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Clear value proposition in headline
Single conversion goal
Fast load time (<1.5 seconds)
Mobile-optimized form
Analytics tracking configured
A/B test variants documented

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

4.9 404 Error Page

Objective: Turn errors into opportunities, or better (helpful suggestions).

Components:

Friendly error message
Search functionality
Links to popular pages
Contact information

Tasks:

Create custom 404 page: src/pages/404.astro
Design with brand personality
Implement smart suggestions (based on URL)
Test various broken URLs
Document in docs/pages/404.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Error message friendly, not technical
Search helps find intended content
Links to homepage and key pages
Brand voice maintained

Estimated Effort: 3-4 hours

Phase 5: Documentation & Developer Experience (Steps 5.0 - 5.9)

5.1 Component Documentation System

Objective: Create comprehensive, searchable component documentation, or better (interactive playground).

Tasks:

Choose documentation approach:
- Option A: Storybook integration
- Option B: Custom docs site within Template
- Option C: Markdown docs with live examples
Document each component with:
- Props/API
- Usage examples
- Variants/states
- Accessibility notes
- Theme considerations
Create component preview/playground
Add search functionality
Generate table of contents

Acceptance Criteria:

All components documented
Examples copy-pasteable
Search returns relevant results
Docs versioned with code
Screenshots/videos for complex components

Estimated Effort: 12-15 hours

5.2 Design System Documentation

Objective: Document the fluid design system for maintainability, or better (design tokens exportable).

Content:

Tasks:

Write comprehensive design system docs
Create visual examples for each concept
Document Utopia.fyi configuration
Explain customization process
Create quick reference guide
Save in docs/design-system.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Clear explanation of design decisions
Examples for common customizations
Rationale for breakpoint choices
Math behind fluid calculations explained
Quick reference easily accessible

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

5.3 Usage Guides & Tutorials

Objective: Enable rapid development of new sites, or better (video tutorials).

Guides to Create:

Tasks per Guide:

Acceptance Criteria:

Guides assume basic web dev knowledge
Each guide achievable in <30 minutes
Code examples tested and working
Common pitfalls addressed
Links to related documentation

Estimated Effort: 12-15 hours

5.4 Development Workflow Documentation

Objective: Document the Site Dev Workflow for AI agent execution, or better (automated workflow).

Content:

Tasks:

Formalize workflow from draft
Create checklists for each workflow step
Document AI agent requirements
Create workflow diagrams
Set up automated checks (linting, testing)
Save in docs/workflow.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Workflow unambiguous and complete
AI agents can execute tasks autonomously
Checklists verify work quality
Git conventions followed consistently
Deployment process documented

Estimated Effort: 6-8 hours

5.5 API & Integration Documentation

Objective: Document all external integrations, or better (example code for each).

Integrations to Document:

Web3Forms / Formspree setup
n8n webhook integration
Cloudflare Pages deployment
Analytics (Plausible) setup
Error tracking (Sentry) setup
Stripe payment integration
Auth (EspoCRM / Supabase) integration

Tasks per Integration:

Acceptance Criteria:

Setup achievable without external resources
Environment variables documented
Security best practices highlighted
Common errors and solutions listed
Testing procedures included

Estimated Effort: 10-12 hours

5.6 Performance Optimization Guide

Objective: Ensure all sites achieve excellent performance, or better (automated audits).

Content:

Tasks:

Acceptance Criteria:

Target: Lighthouse scores >90 all categories
Performance budgets defined and enforced
Automated audits in CI/CD pipeline
Clear guidelines for image/video optimization
Monitoring alerts configured

Estimated Effort: 6-8 hours

5.7 Security Best Practices

Objective: Document security considerations, or better (automated security scanning).

Content:

Content Security Policy (CSP) configuration
Environment variable management
Form security (CSRF, honeypot)
Dependency vulnerability scanning
HTTPS enforcement
Security headers configuration
XSS prevention
Input validation guidelines

Tasks:

Research security best practices for Astro/Svelte
Document security configuration
Set up automated dependency scanning
Create security checklist
Document incident response plan
Save in docs/security.md

Acceptance Criteria:

All OWASP top 10 addressed
Security headers configured
Automated vulnerability scanning active
Secrets never committed to Git
Security audit checklist complete

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

5.8 Accessibility Guidelines

Objective: Ensure WCAG AA compliance across all components, or better (AAA where possible).

Content:

Tasks:

Document accessibility standards
Create accessibility checklist
Set up automated a11y testing (axe-core)
Document manual testing procedures
Create common patterns reference
Save in docs/accessibility.md

Acceptance Criteria:

All components WCAG AA compliant
Automated tests catch common issues
Manual testing process documented
Keyboard navigation fully functional
Screen reader friendly throughout

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

5.9 Lessons Learned Documentation

Objective: Capture insights for continuous improvement, or better (searchable knowledge base).

Tasks:

Create Lessons-Template-Dev.md structure
Document lessons after each major milestone
Categorize lessons (technical, workflow, design)
Include solutions to problems encountered
Create searchable format
Review lessons before similar tasks

Content Categories:

Technical challenges and solutions
Design decisions and rationale
Workflow improvements
Tool/library evaluations
Performance optimizations
Accessibility learnings
Time estimation adjustments

Acceptance Criteria:

Lessons captured in real-time
Each lesson includes context and solution
Lessons referenced in planning future work
Knowledge transferable to other developers
Format supports easy searching

Estimated Effort: Ongoing (1-2 hours per phase)

Phase 6: Testing & Quality Assurance (Steps 6.0 - 6.9)

6.1 Unit Testing Setup

Objective: Implement unit testing for components, or better (TDD approach).

Tasks:

Choose testing framework (Vitest recommended)
Configure test environment
Set up Svelte testing library
Create test utilities and helpers
Write tests for utility functions
Set coverage thresholds (target: 80%+)
Document testing approach in docs/testing.md

Test Coverage:

Acceptance Criteria:

Tests run in CI/CD pipeline
Coverage reports generated
Test documentation clear
Test suite runs quickly (<30 seconds)
Failing tests block deployment

Estimated Effort: 10-12 hours

6.2 Integration Testing

Objective: Test component interactions and page flows, or better (visual regression testing).

Tasks:

Set up Playwright or Cypress
Write integration tests for:
- Form submissions
- Navigation flows
- Theme switching
- Modal interactions
- Multi-step processes
Configure visual regression testing
Set up test data fixtures
Document in docs/testing.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Critical user flows tested
Tests run in multiple browsers
Visual regressions caught automatically
Test data easily manageable
Tests stable and not flaky

Estimated Effort: 12-15 hours

6.3 Accessibility Testing

Objective: Automate accessibility compliance checking, or better (continuous monitoring).

Tasks:

Install axe-core or pa11y
Configure automated a11y tests
Create accessibility test suite
Set up color contrast checking
Configure keyboard navigation tests
Document manual testing procedures
Add to CI/CD pipeline

Test Coverage:

Acceptance Criteria:

Zero critical a11y violations
Automated tests in CI/CD
Manual testing checklist complete
Screen reader tested (NVDA/JAWS)
Keyboard navigation fully functional

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

6.4 Performance Testing

Objective: Ensure excellent performance across devices, or better (synthetic monitoring).

Tasks:

Configure Lighthouse CI
Set performance budgets:
- First Contentful Paint: <1.5s
- Largest Contentful Paint: <2.5s
- Total Blocking Time: <200ms
- Cumulative Layout Shift: <0.1
Test on 3G network simulation
Test on various devices (BrowserStack)
Profile JavaScript performance
Audit bundle sizes
Document in docs/performance.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Lighthouse scores >90 all categories
Performance budgets enforced
No layout shifts during page load
JavaScript bundles optimized
Images properly sized and lazy-loaded

Estimated Effort: 6-8 hours

6.5 Cross-Browser Testing

Objective: Ensure compatibility across browsers, or better (automated cross-browser tests).

Browsers to Test:

Tasks:

Set up BrowserStack or similar
Test core functionality in all browsers
Document browser-specific issues
Add browser support matrix
Configure Browserslist
Document in docs/browser-support.md

Acceptance Criteria:

All features work in supported browsers
Graceful degradation for older browsers
Browser support clearly documented
No console errors in any browser
Polyfills configured if needed

Estimated Effort: 6-8 hours

6.6 Responsive Design Testing

Objective: Verify excellent experience at all viewport sizes, or better (automated responsive tests).

Viewport Sizes to Test:

Tasks:

Use Responsively App for multi-device preview
Test all components at breakpoints
Verify fluid scaling works smoothly
Check navigation breakpoint (50rem)
Test touch interactions on mobile
Verify readability at all sizes
Document in docs/responsive-testing.md

Acceptance Criteria:

No horizontal scrolling at any size
Touch targets ≥44x44px on mobile
Text readable without zooming
Images scale appropriately
Navigation usable at all sizes

Estimated Effort: 6-8 hours

6.7 SEO Testing

Objective: Ensure excellent search engine optimization, or better (automated SEO audits).

Tasks:

Tools:

Google Search Console
Structured Data Testing Tool
Screaming Frog SEO Spider
Lighthouse SEO audit

Acceptance Criteria:

Lighthouse SEO score: 100
All structured data validates
Sitemap includes all pages
Meta descriptions on all pages
Heading hierarchy logical
No broken links

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

6.8 Form Testing

Objective: Ensure robust form functionality, or better (comprehensive validation).

Test Scenarios:

Tasks:

Acceptance Criteria:

All forms submit successfully
Validation errors clear and helpful
Spam protection works invisibly
Success/error states tested
Forms accessible and keyboard-friendly
Integration with backend verified

Estimated Effort: 6-8 hours

6.9 Pre-Production Comprehensive Audit

Objective: Final review before declaring production-ready, or better (third-party security audit).

Audit Areas:

Tasks:

Run comprehensive automated tests
Manual testing of critical paths
Third-party penetration testing (optional)
Code review by fresh eyes
Documentation review for completeness
Create production readiness checklist
Sign-off from stakeholders

Acceptance Criteria:

Zero critical security vulnerabilities
All automated tests passing
Performance budgets met
Documentation complete and accurate
Code follows style guide
Ready for production deployment

Estimated Effort: 12-15 hours

Phase 7: Deployment & Operations (Steps 7.0 - 7.9)

7.1 Production Environment Setup

Objective: Configure production hosting infrastructure, or better (infrastructure as code).

Tasks:

Acceptance Criteria:

Site accessible via custom domain
HTTPS working with valid certificate
Build triggers on Git push
Environment variables secure
Branch previews working for testing

Estimated Effort: 4-6 hours

7.2 CI/CD Pipeline Configuration

Objective: Automate testing and deployment, or better (zero-downtime deployments).

Pipeline Steps:

Tasks:

Configure GitHub Actions or similar
Set up test automation
Configure build optimization
Set up deployment notifications
Document pipeline in docs/ci-cd.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Tests run on every pull request
Failed tests block deployment
Deployments fully automated
Rollback procedure documented
Team notified of deploys

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

7.3 Monitoring & Alerting Setup

Objective: Know immediately when issues occur, or better (predictive monitoring).

Monitoring Components:

Uptime: Uptime Kuma for availability monitoring
Performance: Real User Monitoring (RUM)
Errors: Sentry error tracking
Analytics: Plausible Analytics
Server: VPS metrics (if applicable)

Tasks:

Deploy Uptime Kuma in Docker
Configure uptime checks (1-minute interval)
Set up Sentry project
Install Sentry SDK in Astro
Configure Plausible Analytics
Set up alert notifications (email, Slack)
Create monitoring dashboard
Document in docs/monitoring.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Uptime alerts within 2 minutes
Error tracking captures all exceptions
Analytics respect privacy (no cookies)
Alerts sent to appropriate channels
Dashboard accessible to team

Estimated Effort: 6-8 hours

7.4 Backup Strategy Implementation

Objective: Ensure data is recoverable, or better (automated tested restores).

Backup Components:

Git repository: GitHub/GitLab with off-site backup
Environment variables: Secure documented storage
Content (if CMS): Automated daily backups
Build artifacts: Retained for rollback
Documentation: Versioned with code

Tasks:

Configure Git backup strategy
Document secret storage (Doppler or secure vault)
Set up automated backups (if needed)
Test restore procedures
Document backup/restore process
Create disaster recovery plan
Save in docs/backup-restore.md

Acceptance Criteria:

All critical data backed up daily
Restore procedures tested
Recovery time objective (RTO) documented
Backup verification automated
Team trained on restore process

Estimated Effort: 4-6 hours

7.5 Analytics & Tracking Configuration

Objective: Measure site performance and user behavior, or better (privacy-first analytics).

Tracking Setup:

Tasks:

Acceptance Criteria:

Analytics respects Do Not Track
No cookies used (GDPR-friendly)
All key conversions tracked
Dashboard easy to understand
Team trained on analytics

Estimated Effort: 4-6 hours

7.6 A/B Testing Infrastructure

Objective: Enable data-driven optimization, or better (multivariate testing).

Tasks:

Configure Cloudflare Pages A/B testing
Create testing branch strategy
Set up conversion tracking for tests
Document test creation process
Create A/B testing guidelines
Set statistical significance thresholds
Document in docs/ab-testing.md

Test Ideas to Document:

Hero headline variations
CTA button copy/colors
Form field variations
Pricing presentation
Social proof placement

Acceptance Criteria:

A/B tests easy to set up
Traffic split configurable
Results statistically significant
Test documentation template created
Team trained on testing process

Estimated Effort: 4-6 hours

7.7 Security Hardening

Objective: Implement security best practices, or better (defense in depth).

Security Measures:

Configure Content Security Policy (CSP)
Set security headers:
- X-Frame-Options
- X-Content-Type-Options
- Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS)
- Referrer-Policy
- Permissions-Policy
Configure CORS properly
Enable Subresource Integrity (SRI)
Set up rate limiting (Cloudflare)
Configure DDoS protection
Enable bot management

Tasks:

Implement security headers in config
Test CSP doesn’t break functionality
Configure Cloudflare security features
Run security audit (OWASP ZAP)
Document security config
Create security incident response plan
Save in docs/security.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Security headers configured correctly
CSP blocks unauthorized resources
Security scan shows no high/critical issues
Rate limiting prevents abuse
Incident response plan documented

Estimated Effort: 6-8 hours

7.8 Documentation Portal Setup

Objective: Make documentation easily accessible, or better (searchable docs site).

Tasks:

Choose documentation hosting approach:
- Option A: Docs within Template site
- Option B: Separate docs site
- Option C: GitHub Pages/Wiki
Organize documentation structure
Add search functionality
Create navigation/menu
Style documentation pages
Add code syntax highlighting
Enable feedback mechanism
Deploy documentation
Document in docs/documentation-system.md

Documentation Sections:

Getting Started
Design System
Components Library
Blocks Library
Page Templates
Guides & Tutorials
API Reference
Development Workflow
Deployment
Contributing

Acceptance Criteria:

All documentation accessible online
Search returns relevant results
Navigation intuitive
Code examples copy-pasteable
Documentation versioned

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

7.9 Production Launch Checklist

Objective: Ensure nothing is forgotten at launch, or better (automated pre-launch checks).

Pre-Launch Checklist:

Content:

All placeholder content replaced
Legal pages complete (Privacy, Terms, etc.)
Contact information accurate
Social media links working
All images have alt text
Content proofread

Technical:

SEO:

Legal & Compliance:

Monitoring:

Tasks:

Acceptance Criteria:

All checklist items verified
No critical issues outstanding
Team prepared for support
Monitoring active
Launch announcement ready

Estimated Effort: 4-6 hours

Phase 8: Optimization & Iteration (Steps 8.0 - 8.9)

8.1 Performance Optimization Round 2

Objective: Achieve exceptional performance, or better (sub-second load times).

Optimization Tasks:

Acceptance Criteria:

First Contentful Paint: <1.0s
Largest Contentful Paint: <2.0s
Time to Interactive: <3.0s
Total Blocking Time: <150ms
Cumulative Layout Shift: <0.05

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

8.2 Accessibility Enhancement Round 2

Objective: Exceed WCAG AA, targeting AAA where feasible, or better (inclusive design patterns).

Enhancement Tasks:

Acceptance Criteria:

User testing with screen readers successful
All WCAG AAA criteria evaluated
Focus always visible
Animations respect prefers-reduced-motion
Text resizes without breaking layout

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

8.3 SEO Enhancement

Objective: Maximize search visibility, or better (featured snippets optimized).

Enhancement Tasks:

Acceptance Criteria:

All pages indexed by Google
Featured snippet markup implemented
Internal linking optimized
Page speed excellent (>90)
Structured data validates

Estimated Effort: 6-8 hours

8.4 Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)

Objective: Maximize conversion rates, or better (personalized experiences).

Optimization Tasks:

A/B Test Ideas:

Hero headlines
CTA button copy and color
Form length
Social proof placement
Pricing presentation

Acceptance Criteria:

Key conversion metrics baselined
A/B tests planned and documented
User friction points identified
Mobile conversion flow optimized
Trust signals prominent

Estimated Effort: 8-10 hours

8.5 Content Strategy & Templates

Objective: Create content creation guidelines, or better (content generation templates).

Deliverables:

Content style guide
Blog post templates (how-to, listicle, case study)
Landing page copywriting framework
SEO content checklist
Image/media guidelines
Content calendar template
Content workflow documentation
Save in docs/content-strategy.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Style guide covers tone, voice, grammar
Templates speed up content creation
SEO best practices embedded
Workflow clear from idea to publish
Examples provided for each template

Estimated Effort: 6-8 hours

8.6 Component Library Expansion

Objective: Add commonly requested components, or better (community-contributed components).

Additional Components to Consider:

Tasks per Component: Follow established workflow from Phase 2

Acceptance Criteria:

Components meet same quality bar
Fully documented
Accessible and performant
Tested across browsers/devices

Estimated Effort: Variable based on priority (20-40 hours for full expansion)

8.7 Advanced Features Implementation

Objective: Add sophisticated functionality, or better (AI-powered features).

Potential Advanced Features:

Tasks: Prioritize based on site requirements

Acceptance Criteria:

Features enhance user experience
No negative performance impact
Properly documented
Fallbacks for unsupported browsers

Estimated Effort: Variable (40-60 hours for full suite)

8.8 Developer Tools & Utilities

Objective: Streamline development workflow, or better (AI-assisted development).

Tools to Add:

Tasks:

Build CLI tools for common tasks
Document tool usage
Add to package.json scripts
Create VS Code extension/snippets
Save in docs/developer-tools.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Tools reduce repetitive tasks
Documentation clear
Tools work cross-platform
Examples provided

Estimated Effort: 10-12 hours

8.9 Final Review & Production Certification

Objective: Certify Template as production-ready, or better (external audit).

Final Review Tasks:

Code Review: Fresh eyes review all code
Security Audit: External penetration test (optional but recommended)
Performance Audit: Independent Lighthouse audit
Accessibility Audit: External WCAG audit
Documentation Review: Complete and accurate
User Testing: Non-technical users test site
Cross-functional Review: Team members from different disciplines
Legal Review: Privacy policy, terms compliance
Stakeholder Sign-off: Final approval for production use

Deliverables:

Production readiness certificate
Audit reports (security, accessibility, performance)
Final documentation package
Known issues log
Roadmap for future enhancements
Save in docs/production-certification.md

Acceptance Criteria:

Zero critical issues outstanding
All audits pass or have documented exceptions
Stakeholder approval obtained
Template ready for site creation
Celebration scheduled! 🎉

Estimated Effort: 12-15 hours

Project Summary

Total Estimated Effort

Phase 1: Foundation & Infrastructure: 30-40 hours
Phase 2: Core Component Library: 47-60 hours
Phase 3: Block Library: 94-120 hours
Phase 4: Page Templates: 61-78 hours
Phase 5: Documentation & DX: 78-100 hours
Phase 6: Testing & QA: 66-84 hours
Phase 7: Deployment & Operations: 52-68 hours
Phase 8: Optimization & Iteration: 98-133 hours

Grand Total: 526-683 hours (13-17 weeks at 40 hours/week)

Success Criteria

The Template site is considered production-ready when:

✅ All components documented and tested
✅ Lighthouse scores >90 (Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices, SEO)
✅ WCAG AA compliant (AAA where feasible)
✅ Zero critical security vulnerabilities
✅ All tests passing in CI/CD
✅ Comprehensive documentation complete
✅ Deployed to production with monitoring active
✅ First site successfully built from Template
✅ Team trained on Template usage
✅ Stakeholder sign-off obtained

Next Steps After Template Completion

Build First Production Site: Apply Template to actual project
Gather Feedback: Document pain points and improvements
Iterate Template: Incorporate learnings back into Template
Scale: Build additional sites from improved Template
Community: Consider open-sourcing Template (if beneficial)

Appendices

A. Git Commit Conventions

Follow Conventional Commits:

<type>(<scope>): <subject>

<body>

<footer>

Types:

feat: New feature
fix: Bug fix
docs: Documentation changes
style: Code style changes (formatting)
refactor: Code refactoring
perf: Performance improvements
test: Adding/updating tests
chore: Build process or tooling changes

Example:

feat(components): add SmartDebtEntity component

Implements animated SMART -> $MART transition while preserving SEO value.
Includes both Svelte and JSX versions for Astro and MDX usage.

Closes #42

B. Code Review Checklist

C. Useful Resources

Design System:

Utopia.fyi - Fluid type and space calculators
Modern Fluid Typography - Calculator and examples
Modular Scale - Typography scale generator
Type Scale - Visual type scale calculator

Components & UI:

Accessibility:

Performance:

Web.dev - Performance best practices
Lighthouse CI
Bundle Phobia - Package size checker

Testing:

Vitest - Unit testing
Playwright - E2E testing
Testing Library - Component testing
axe DevTools - Accessibility testing

SEO:

D. Development Environment Setup

Required Software:

Node.js 18+ or Deno 2+
pnpm 8+
Git 2.40+
VS Code (recommended) with extensions:
- Astro
- Svelte for VS Code
- Tailwind CSS IntelliSense
- ESLint
- Prettier
- Error Lens

Recommended Tools:

Responsively App - Multi-device preview
Insomnia or Postman - API testing
Docker Desktop - Container management
BrowserStack - Cross-browser testing

E. Naming Conventions

Files:

Components: PascalCase.svelte (e.g., Button.svelte)
Pages: kebab-case.astro (e.g., about-us.astro)
Layouts: PascalCase.astro (e.g., BaseLayout.astro)
Utilities: camelCase.ts (e.g., formatDate.ts)
Styles: kebab-case.css (e.g., design-tokens.css)

CSS Classes:

Use Tailwind utilities primarily
Custom classes: kebab-case (e.g., .hero-section)
BEM for complex components if needed: .block__element--modifier

CSS Variables:

Design tokens: --[category]-[property]-[variant]
- Example: --color-primary-500, --space-md, --font-heading-xl
Component-specific: --[component]-[property]
- Example: --button-padding, --card-border-radius

JavaScript:

Variables/Functions: camelCase
Constants: UPPER_SNAKE_CASE
Classes/Components: PascalCase
Private methods: _camelCase (convention, not enforced)

F. Performance Budgets

Page Weight Budgets:

Initial HTML: < 30 KB
Critical CSS: < 50 KB
Total CSS: < 100 KB
JavaScript (first load): < 200 KB
Images (above fold): < 500 KB
Total page weight: < 1.5 MB

Timing Budgets:

Time to First Byte (TTFB): < 600ms
First Contentful Paint (FCP): < 1.5s
Largest Contentful Paint (LCP): < 2.5s
Time to Interactive (TTI): < 3.5s
Total Blocking Time (TBT): < 200ms
Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS): < 0.1

Request Budgets:

Total requests (first load): < 50
Third-party requests: < 10

G. Browser Support Matrix

Fully Supported:

Chrome/Edge: Last 2 versions
Firefox: Last 2 versions
Safari: Last 2 versions
iOS Safari: Last 2 versions
Chrome Mobile: Last 2 versions

Graceful Degradation:

IE 11: Not supported, redirect to upgrade message
Older browsers: Core content accessible, advanced features may not work

Feature Detection: Use progressive enhancement for:

CSS Grid
CSS Custom Properties
Intersection Observer
Service Workers
WebP images (with fallbacks)

H. AI Development Agent Guidelines

Task Execution Protocol:

Review Phase:
- Read task description thoroughly
- Review related documentation
- Check for dependencies on other tasks
- Ask clarifying questions if needed
- Confirm understanding before proceeding
Planning Phase:
- Break task into sub-tasks
- Identify required files and changes
- Plan testing approach
- Estimate complexity
Implementation Phase:
- Write production-quality code
- Follow established patterns and conventions
- Add inline comments for complex logic
- Ensure accessibility from the start
- Write tests alongside code
Testing Phase:
- Run all relevant tests
- Test manually in browser
- Check responsive behavior
- Verify accessibility
- Test in multiple browsers (if applicable)
- Iterate up to 5 times to fix issues
Documentation Phase:
- Update relevant documentation
- Add usage examples
- Document any new patterns or conventions
- Update CHANGELOG if applicable
Review Phase:
- Self-review against checklist
- Ensure all acceptance criteria met
- Check for unintended side effects
- Verify performance impact acceptable
Completion Phase:
- Document lessons learned (if significant)
- Create descriptive Git commit
- Mark task as complete in plan
- Move to next task or report blockers

Quality Standards:

Code passes all linters and formatters
All tests pass
Lighthouse scores maintained or improved
No new accessibility violations
Documentation updated
Follows established patterns

When to Escalate:

Task ambiguous after review
Dependency on blocked task
Architectural decision needed
5 iterations without success
Security concerns identified
Performance regression unavoidable

I. Lessons Learned Template

For Lessons-Template-Dev.md:

## [Date] - [Phase/Task Name]

### Context
Brief description of what was being worked on and the goal.

### Challenge
What problem or challenge was encountered?

### Solution
How was it solved? Include code snippets if relevant.

### Lesson Learned
What's the key takeaway for future work?

### Impact
How does this affect the project or future tasks?

### Keywords
#performance #accessibility #component-design (for searchability)

---

J. Security Checklist

Code Security:

No hardcoded secrets or API keys
Environment variables used for sensitive data
Input validation on all forms
Output encoding to prevent XSS
SQL injection prevention (if database used)
CSRF protection on forms
Rate limiting on API endpoints
Secure dependencies (no known vulnerabilities)

Infrastructure Security:

Data Security:

K. Deployment Checklist

Pre-Deployment:

Deployment:

Post-Deployment:

Verify key functionality works
Check analytics tracking
Check error tracking
Monitor performance metrics
Notify team of successful deployment
Update documentation with deployment date
Close related tickets/issues

L. Content Types & Schemas

Blog Post Schema:

interface BlogPost {
  title: string;
  slug: string;
  description: string;
  publishDate: Date;
  updatedDate?: Date;
  author: string;
  tags: string[];
  category: string;
  featuredImage: string;
  featuredImageAlt: string;
  draft: boolean;
  seo: {
    metaTitle?: string;
    metaDescription?: string;
    ogImage?: string;
  };
}

Page Schema:

interface Page {
  title: string;
  slug: string;
  description: string;
  layout: 'default' | 'landing' | 'legal';
  blocks: Block[];
  seo: {
    metaTitle?: string;
    metaDescription?: string;
    ogImage?: string;
    noindex?: boolean;
  };
}

Component Props Pattern:

interface ComponentProps {
  // Required props
  id: string;

  // Optional props with defaults
  variant?: 'primary' | 'secondary' | 'tertiary';
  size?: 'sm' | 'md' | 'lg';

  // Styling props
  class?: string;

  // Accessibility props
  ariaLabel?: string;

  // Event handlers
  onClick?: () => void;
}

M. Maintenance Schedule

Daily:

Monitor error tracking
Check uptime status
Review analytics anomalies

Weekly:

Review dependency updates
Check Lighthouse scores
Review user feedback
Backup verification

Monthly:

Security audit
Performance optimization review
Content audit
A/B test results review
Documentation review

Quarterly:

Comprehensive security audit
User testing session
Accessibility audit
SEO audit
Technology stack review
Roadmap update

Annually:

Major dependency updates
Design refresh evaluation
Third-party penetration test
Legal compliance review
Disaster recovery drill

N. Troubleshooting Guide

Common Issues:

Build Fails:
- Check Node/Deno version
- Clear node_modules and reinstall
- Check for TypeScript errors
- Verify all imports are correct
Styles Not Applying:
- Check Tailwind configuration
- Verify CSS import order
- Check for CSS specificity conflicts
- Clear browser cache
Component Not Rendering:
- Check Svelte syntax
- Verify component import path
- Check for JavaScript errors in console
- Verify props passed correctly
Performance Issues:
- Run Lighthouse audit
- Check bundle size
- Verify images optimized
- Check for render-blocking resources
Accessibility Violations:
- Run axe DevTools
- Check keyboard navigation
- Verify ARIA labels
- Test with screen reader

Debug Tools:

Browser DevTools (Elements, Console, Network, Performance)
Astro Dev Toolbar
Svelte DevTools
Lighthouse
axe DevTools
React DevTools (for JSX components)

O. Contributing Guidelines

For Future Contributors:

Before Starting:
- Read all documentation
- Set up development environment
- Review open issues/tasks
- Discuss major changes before implementing
While Working:
- Follow code style guide
- Write tests for new features
- Update documentation
- Keep commits atomic and well-described
- Ask questions when stuck
Before Submitting:
- Run all tests
- Check code style
- Update CHANGELOG
- Self-review changes
- Test across browsers
- Verify accessibility

Pull Request Template:

## Description
Brief description of changes

## Type of Change
- [ ] Bug fix
- [ ] New feature
- [ ] Breaking change
- [ ] Documentation update

## Testing
How was this tested?

## Checklist
- [ ] Tests added/updated
- [ ] Documentation updated
- [ ] Code follows style guide
- [ ] Accessibility verified
- [ ] Self-reviewed

## Screenshots (if applicable)

P. Glossary

Key Terms:

Artifact: A reusable component, block, page, or piece of documentation
Block: A composition of multiple components forming a page section
Component: A single, reusable UI element
Design Token: A CSS variable representing a design decision (color, spacing, etc.)
Fluid Design: Continuous scaling of design properties using viewport-relative units
Hybrid Responsive: Combination of fluid scaling and breakpoint-based structural changes
Monorepo: Single repository containing multiple related projects
Progressive Enhancement: Building a baseline experience and enhancing for capable browsers
Semantic HTML: HTML that describes meaning, not just presentation
Template Site: The foundational site from which all other sites are built
WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Revision History

Version	Date	Author	Changes
1.0	2025-11-03	AI Assistant	Initial comprehensive plan created

Contact & Support

For Questions:

Review documentation first
Check troubleshooting guide
Search lessons learned
Consult with team

For Issues:

Document in issue tracker
Include steps to reproduce
Attach screenshots/logs
Note environment details

License & Copyright

To be determined based on project requirements

Acknowledgments

Technologies:

Astro
Svelte
Shadcn-Svelte
Tailwind CSS
Cloudflare Pages

Resources:

Utopia.fyi for fluid design principles
Web.dev for performance guidance
A11y Project for accessibility best practices
Open source community for incredible tools

End of Plan-Template-Dev.md

This plan is a living document. Update it as the project evolves and new insights emerge.

Template Site Development Plan

Project Overview

Project Structure

Phase 1: Foundation & Infrastructure (Steps 1.0 - 1.9)

1.1 Project Initialization

1.2 Fluid Design System Implementation

1.3 Theme System Setup

1.4 Logo & Brand Assets

1.5 Core Layout Components

Phase 2: Core Component Library (Steps 2.0 - 2.9)

2.1 Shadcn-Svelte Core Components - Tier 1

2.2 Shadcn-Svelte Core Components - Tier 2

2.3 Shadcn-Svelte Core Components - Tier 3

2.4 Custom Components - Typography & Content

2.5 Custom Components - Media & Interaction

2.6 SMART DEBT Entity Component

Phase 3: Block Library (Steps 3.0 - 3.9)

3.1 Hero Blocks

3.2 Feature Blocks

3.3 Call-to-Action (CTA) Blocks

3.4 Testimonial & Social Proof Blocks

3.5 Content Blocks

3.6 Form Blocks

3.7 Navigation Blocks

3.8 Media & Gallery Blocks

3.9 Utility Blocks

Phase 4: Page Templates (Steps 4.0 - 4.9)

4.1 Homepage Template

4.2 About Page Template

4.3 Service/Product Page Template

4.4 Blog Post Template

4.5 Blog Index/Archive Template

4.6 Contact Page Template

4.7 Legal Pages Templates

4.8 Landing Page Template

4.9 404 Error Page

Phase 5: Documentation & Developer Experience (Steps 5.0 - 5.9)

5.1 Component Documentation System

5.2 Design System Documentation

5.3 Usage Guides & Tutorials

5.4 Development Workflow Documentation

5.5 API & Integration Documentation

5.6 Performance Optimization Guide

5.7 Security Best Practices

5.8 Accessibility Guidelines

5.9 Lessons Learned Documentation

Phase 6: Testing & Quality Assurance (Steps 6.0 - 6.9)

6.1 Unit Testing Setup

6.2 Integration Testing

6.3 Accessibility Testing

6.4 Performance Testing

6.5 Cross-Browser Testing

6.6 Responsive Design Testing

6.7 SEO Testing

6.8 Form Testing

6.9 Pre-Production Comprehensive Audit

Phase 7: Deployment & Operations (Steps 7.0 - 7.9)

7.1 Production Environment Setup

7.2 CI/CD Pipeline Configuration

7.3 Monitoring & Alerting Setup

7.4 Backup Strategy Implementation

7.5 Analytics & Tracking Configuration

7.6 A/B Testing Infrastructure

7.7 Security Hardening

7.8 Documentation Portal Setup

7.9 Production Launch Checklist

Phase 8: Optimization & Iteration (Steps 8.0 - 8.9)

8.1 Performance Optimization Round 2

8.2 Accessibility Enhancement Round 2

8.3 SEO Enhancement

8.4 Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)

8.5 Content Strategy & Templates

8.6 Component Library Expansion

8.7 Advanced Features Implementation

8.8 Developer Tools & Utilities

8.9 Final Review & Production Certification

Project Summary

Total Estimated Effort

Success Criteria

Next Steps After Template Completion