diff --git a/IDEAS.md b/IDEAS.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..52bb16b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/IDEAS.md @@ -0,0 +1,132 @@ +# Enterprise-Ready Nuxt.js + WooCommerce + +This document outlines a plan to make the Nuxt.js + WooCommerce project enterprise-ready. The goal is to improve the project's scalability, maintainability, performance, and overall code quality. + +Based on a thorough analysis of the codebase, the following areas have been identified for improvement: + +## 1. Incremental TypeScript Migration (Priority: High) + +This is the most critical step for improving the long-term stability and maintainability of the project. We will adopt TypeScript incrementally to manage the workload and start realizing benefits immediately. + +* **Strategy:** Convert JavaScript files to TypeScript one at a time, starting with the most critical areas of the application. The `allowJs` flag in `tsconfig.json` will be enabled to allow `.js` and `.ts` files to coexist. +* **Action (First Step):** Convert `store/useCart.js` to `store/useCart.ts`. Define strict types and interfaces for the cart state and actions. This will provide immediate type safety for all components that interact with the cart. +* **Action (Next Steps):** Gradually convert other high-impact files, such as checkout components, utility functions, and other Pinia stores. +* **Action:** Use GraphQL Code Generator to automatically generate TypeScript types from the GraphQL schema. This will save significant time and ensure our frontend data models are always in sync with the API. + +## 2. Leveraging Modern Nuxt 3 Features (Priority: High) + +To ensure the application is performant and scalable, we must take full advantage of the features offered by Nuxt 3 and its server engine, Nitro. + +* **Action (Caching):** Implement a strategic caching strategy using Nuxt's `routeRules`. We will apply server-side caching to public, non-personalized pages (e.g., product and category pages) to ensure fast initial load times. User-specific pages (e.g., cart, checkout) will be explicitly excluded from server-side caching to prevent data conflicts with the client-side Apollo cache. +* **Action (API Routes):** Utilize Nitro's server API routes (`server/api`) for any custom backend logic, such as handling webhooks or creating dedicated endpoints to interface with third-party services. +* **Action (Image Optimization):** Audit the project to ensure `NuxtImg` and `NuxtPicture` are used for all images to serve optimized, responsive images in modern formats. +* **Action (Component Islands):** Identify opportunities to use component islands for highly interactive but non-essential components to reduce the initial JavaScript payload. + +## 3. State Management with Pinia (Priority: High) + +The project already uses Pinia, which is great. The next step is to ensure that the state management is robust and scalable. + +* **Action:** Add TypeScript types to the Pinia store in `store/useCart.js`. +* **Action:** Create interfaces for the `cart` and `cartTotals` objects. +* **Action:** Improve the error handling in the Pinia store. Instead of just logging errors to the console, we should provide feedback to the user. +* **Action:** Refactor the cart refetching logic in `plugins/cartUpdater.js`. Instead of refetching the cart on every route change, we should only refetch it when necessary (e.g., after adding a product to the cart). + +## 4. Component Architecture (Priority: Medium) + +A well-designed component architecture is crucial for a large application. + +* **Action:** Refactor the `components/Products/ProductsSingleProduct.vue` component to use TypeScript. +* **Action:** Add types to the component's props and data. +* **Action:** Implement the `TODO` comment to pass the selected variation to the `addProductToCart` function. +* **Action:** Refactor the `components/Checkout/CheckoutForm.vue` component to use TypeScript. +* **Action:** Add types to the form data and the `checkoutData` object. +* **Action:** Remove the hardcoded `paymentMethod` and `transactionId` from the `CheckoutForm.vue` component. +* **Action:** Consider creating a component library with Storybook to document and test the components in isolation. + +## 5. Testing (Priority: High) + +A comprehensive testing strategy is essential for an enterprise-ready application. + +* **Action:** Add `vitest` and `@vue/test-utils` to the project. +* **Action:** Write unit tests for all the utility functions in `utils/functions.js`. +* **Action:** Write unit tests for the Pinia store in `store/useCart.js`. +* **Action:** Write component tests for the `components/Products/ProductsSingleProduct.vue` and `components/Checkout/CheckoutForm.vue` components. +* **Action:** Review and expand the existing Playwright E2E tests to cover all critical user flows. + +## 6. Utility Functions (Priority: Medium) + +The utility functions in `utils/functions.js` can be improved. + +* **Action:** Refactor the utility functions to use TypeScript. +* **Action:** Add types to the function parameters and return values. +* **Action:** Refactor the `filteredVariantPrice` function to make it simpler and more readable. +* **Action:** Consider using a library or a Nuxt plugin to handle cookies instead of the `getCookie` function. + +## 7. GraphQL & Data Fetching (Priority: Medium) + +Optimizing data fetching is crucial for performance. + +* **Action:** Review all GraphQL queries and ensure they are efficient. Avoid fetching unnecessary data. +* **Action:** Use Apollo's caching capabilities to avoid redundant API requests. +* **Action:** Implement optimistic UI updates for a better user experience. + +## 8. Performance Monitoring (Priority: Low) + +For a high-volume e-commerce store, comprehensive performance monitoring is essential to ensure optimal user experience and identify bottlenecks. + +* **Action:** Implement Core Web Vitals monitoring using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights API or web-vitals library. +* **Action:** Set up Real User Monitoring (RUM) to track actual user performance metrics in production. +* **Action:** Establish performance budgets in the build process to prevent performance regressions. +* **Action:** Implement lighthouse CI to automatically audit performance on every deployment. +* **Action:** Monitor key business metrics like cart abandonment rates and checkout completion times. + +## 9. Error Handling & Logging (Priority: Medium) + +A robust error handling and logging strategy is essential for debugging and monitoring the application. + +* **Action:** Implement a centralized error handling mechanism to catch and handle all errors. +* **Action:** Integrate an error reporting service like Sentry or Bugsnag to track errors in production. +* **Action:** Implement a logging strategy to log important events and errors. + +## 10. Accessibility (Priority: High) + +Enterprise applications must be accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. This is both a legal requirement and good business practice. + +* **Action:** Conduct an ARIA compliance audit and implement proper ARIA labels and roles throughout the application. +* **Action:** Ensure full keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements. +* **Action:** Test screen reader compatibility using tools like NVDA or JAWS. +* **Action:** Implement proper color contrast ratios (WCAG AA compliance minimum). +* **Action:** Add focus management for dynamic content and modal dialogs. +* **Action:** Include accessibility testing in the automated test suite using tools like axe-core. + +## 11. Enhanced Security (Priority: High) + +Security is paramount for an e-commerce store. Beyond basic protections, enterprise-level security requires comprehensive measures. + +* **Action:** Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to prevent XSS attacks. +* **Action:** Add rate limiting for API endpoints to prevent abuse and DDoS attacks. +* **Action:** Implement comprehensive input validation and sanitization for all user inputs. +* **Action:** Ensure that all user-generated content is properly sanitized to prevent XSS attacks. +* **Action:** Implement CSRF protection for all forms. +* **Action:** Set up automated security scanning in the CI/CD pipeline. +* **Action:** Regularly audit the project's dependencies for security vulnerabilities using tools like npm audit or Snyk. +* **Action:** Implement proper session management and secure cookie settings. + +## 12. Styling (Priority: Low) + +* **Action:** Customize the Tailwind CSS theme in `tailwind.config.js` to match the company's branding. + +## 13. Build & Deployment (Priority: Low) + +Optimizing the build and deployment process can save time and reduce errors. + +* **Action:** Set up a CI/CD pipeline to automate the testing, building, and deployment of the application. +* **Action:** Ensure that all secrets and environment-specific configurations are managed using environment variables. + +## 11. Documentation (Priority: Medium) + +Good documentation is essential for long-term maintainability. + +* **Action:** Add comments to the code to explain complex logic. +* **Action:** Create a `README.md` file that explains how to set up, run, and test the project. +* **Action:** Document important architectural decisions in a dedicated `ADR` (Architecture Decision Record) folder.