Component Architecture Analysis Template
1. Component Identity
- Name:
- Type: (Class/Interface/Module)
- Category: (Core/UI/Data/Utility)
- Scope: (Public/Internal)
1.2 Purpose & Responsibility
- Primary Purpose:
- Key Responsibilities:
- Problem it Solves:
- Why it’s Necessary:
2. Technical Requirements
2.1 Dependencies
- External Libraries:
- Internal Components:
- Obsidian API Requirements:
- Optional Dependencies:
2.2 Type Definitions
- Required Interfaces:
- Custom Types:
- Generic Constraints:
- Type Dependencies:
2.3 State Management
- State Requirements:
- Persistence Needs:
- State Access Patterns:
- State Update Strategies:
3. Integration Requirements
3.1 Component Interactions
- Inputs Required:
- Outputs Produced:
- Events Emitted:
- Events Consumed:
3.2 API Surface
- Public Methods:
- Protected Methods:
- Events/Callbacks:
- Extension Points:
3.3 Data Flow
- Input Processing:
- Data Transformations:
- Output Generation:
- Error Propagation:
4.1 Resource Usage
- Memory Requirements:
- CPU Intensity:
- I/O Operations:
- Cache Requirements:
4.2 Scalability Factors
- Load Handling:
- Growth Limitations:
- Bottlenecks:
- Optimization Opportunities:
5. Security & Safety
5.1 Security Requirements
- Access Control:
- Data Validation:
- Sanitization Needs:
- Security Risks:
5.2 Error Handling
- Expected Errors:
- Recovery Strategies:
- Error Propagation:
- Fallback Behavior:
6. Testing Requirements
6.1 Test Scenarios
- Unit Tests:
- Integration Tests:
- Edge Cases:
- Performance Tests:
6.2 Test Dependencies
- Mock Requirements:
- Test Data:
- Environment Needs:
- Coverage Goals:
7. Maintenance Considerations
7.1 Maintenance Requirements
- Update Frequency:
- Deprecation Strategy:
- Version Compatibility:
- Migration Needs:
7.2 Documentation Needs
- API Documentation:
- Usage Examples:
- Integration Guides:
- Troubleshooting Guides:
8. Implementation Guidelines
8.1 Code Organization
- File Structure:
- Module Pattern:
- Class Structure:
- Code Style:
8.2 Best Practices
- Design Patterns:
- Anti-patterns to Avoid:
- Performance Tips:
- Safety Checks:
9. Future Considerations
9.1 Extensibility
- Extension Points:
- Plugin Support:
- API Stability:
- Future Features:
9.2 Compatibility
- Backward Compatibility:
- Forward Compatibility:
- Platform Support:
- Version Support:
10. Review Checklist
10.1 Implementation Checklist
10.2 Quality Checklist