implement-feature

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implement-feature

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Guide for implementing features in ClaudeBar following architecture-first design, TDD, rich domain models, and Swift 6.2 patterns. Use this skill when: (1) Adding new functionality to the app (2) Creating domain models that follow user's mental model (3) Building SwiftUI views that consume domain models directly (4) User asks "how do I implement X" or "add feature Y" (5) Implementing any feature that spans Domain, Infrastructure, and App layers

Implement Feature in ClaudeBar

Implement features using architecture-first design, TDD, rich domain models, and Swift 6.2 patterns.

Workflow Overview

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  1. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN (Required - User Approval Needed)  │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  • Analyze requirements                                     │
│  • Create component diagram                                 │
│  • Show data flow and interactions                          │
│  • Present to user for review                               │
│  • Wait for approval before proceeding                      │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                            │
                            ▼ (User Approves)
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  2. TDD IMPLEMENTATION                                      │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  • Domain model tests → Domain models                       │
│  • Infrastructure tests → Implementations                   │
│  • Integration and views                                    │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Phase 0: Architecture Design (MANDATORY)

Before writing any code, create an architecture diagram and get user approval.

Step 1: Analyze Requirements

Identify:

• What new models/types are needed
• Which existing components will be modified
• Data flow between components
• External dependencies (CLI, API, etc.)

Step 2: Create Architecture Diagram

Use ASCII diagram showing all components and their interactions:

Example: Adding a new AI provider

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                           ARCHITECTURE                               │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                      │
│  ┌─────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐  │
│  │  External   │     │  Infrastructure  │     │     Domain       │  │
│  └─────────────┘     └──────────────────┘     └──────────────────┘  │
│                                                                      │
│  ┌─────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐  │
│  │  CLI Tool   │────▶│  NewUsageProbe   │────▶│  UsageSnapshot   │  │
│  │  (new-cli)  │     │  (implements     │     │  (existing)      │  │
│  └─────────────┘     │   UsageProbe)    │     └──────────────────┘  │
│                      └──────────────────┘              │             │
│                              │                         ▼             │
│                              │              ┌──────────────────┐     │
│                              │              │  NewProvider     │     │
│                              └─────────────▶│  (AIProvider)    │     │
│                                             └──────────────────┘     │
│                                                       │              │
│                                                       ▼              │
│                              ┌──────────────────────────────────┐   │
│                              │  App Layer                        │   │
│                              │  ┌────────────────────────────┐   │   │
│                              │  │ ClaudeBarApp.swift         │   │   │
│                              │  │ (register new provider)    │   │   │
│                              │  └────────────────────────────┘   │   │
│                              └──────────────────────────────────┘   │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Step 3: Document Component Interactions

List each component with:

• Purpose: What it does
• Inputs: What it receives
• Outputs: What it produces
• Dependencies: What it needs

Example:

| Component      | Purpose                | Inputs          | Outputs        | Dependencies    |
|----------------|------------------------|-----------------|----------------|-----------------|
| NewUsageProbe  | Fetch usage from CLI   | CLI command     | UsageSnapshot  | CLIExecutor     |
| NewProvider    | Manages probe lifecycle| UsageProbe      | snapshot state | UsageProbe      |

Step 4: Present for User Approval

IMPORTANT: Always ask user to review the architecture before implementing.

Use AskUserQuestion tool with options:

• "Approve - proceed with implementation"
• "Modify - I have feedback on the design"

Do NOT proceed to Phase 1 until user explicitly approves.

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Core Principles

1. Rich Domain Models (User's Mental Model)

Domain models encapsulate behavior, not just data:

// Rich domain model with behavior
public struct UsageQuota: Sendable, Equatable {
    public let percentRemaining: Double

    // Domain behavior - computed from state
    public var status: QuotaStatus {
        QuotaStatus.from(percentRemaining: percentRemaining)
    }

    public var isDepleted: Bool { percentRemaining <= 0 }
    public var needsAttention: Bool { status.needsAttention }
}

2. Swift 6.2 Patterns (No ViewModel/AppState Layer)

Views consume domain models directly from QuotaMonitor:

// QuotaMonitor is the single source of truth
public actor QuotaMonitor {
    private let providers: AIProviders  // Hidden - use delegation methods

    // Delegation methods (nonisolated for UI access)
    public nonisolated var allProviders: [any AIProvider]
    public nonisolated var enabledProviders: [any AIProvider]
    public nonisolated func provider(for id: String) -> (any AIProvider)?
    public nonisolated func addProvider(_ provider: any AIProvider)
    public nonisolated func removeProvider(id: String)

    // Selection state
    public nonisolated var selectedProviderId: String
    public nonisolated var selectedProvider: (any AIProvider)?
    public nonisolated var selectedProviderStatus: QuotaStatus
}

// Views consume domain directly - NO AppState layer
struct MenuContentView: View {
    let monitor: QuotaMonitor  // Injected from app

    var body: some View {
        // Use delegation methods, not monitor.providers.enabled
        ForEach(monitor.enabledProviders, id: \.id) { provider in
            ProviderPill(provider: provider)
        }
    }
}

3. Protocol-Based DI with @Mockable

@Mockable
public protocol UsageProbe: Sendable {
    func probe() async throws -> UsageSnapshot
    func isAvailable() async -> Bool
}

Architecture

Full documentation: docs/ARCHITECTURE.md

Layer	Location	Purpose
Domain	Sources/Domain/	QuotaMonitor (single source of truth), rich models, protocols
Infrastructure	Sources/Infrastructure/	Probes, storage, adapters
App	Sources/App/	SwiftUI views consuming domain directly (no ViewModel)

Key patterns:

• Repository Pattern with ISP - Provider-specific sub-protocols (ZaiSettingsRepository, CopilotSettingsRepository)
• Protocol-Based DI - @Mockable for testing
• Chicago School TDD - Test state, not interactions
• No ViewModel layer - Views consume domain directly

TDD Workflow (Chicago School)

We follow Chicago school TDD (state-based testing):

• Test state changes and return values, not interactions
• Focus on the "what" (observable outcomes), not the "how" (method calls)
• Mocks stub dependencies to return data, not to verify calls
• Design emerges from tests (emergent design)

Phase 1: Domain Model Tests

Test state and computed properties:

@Suite
struct FeatureModelTests {
    @Test func `model computes status from state`() {
        // Given - set up initial state
        let model = FeatureModel(value: 50)

        // When/Then - verify state/return value
        #expect(model.status == .normal)
    }

    @Test func `model state changes correctly`() {
        // Given
        var model = FeatureModel(value: 100)

        // When - perform action
        model.consume(30)

        // Then - verify new state
        #expect(model.value == 70)
        #expect(model.status == .healthy)
    }
}

Phase 2: Infrastructure Tests

Stub dependencies to return data, assert on resulting state:

@Suite
struct FeatureServiceTests {
    @Test func `service returns parsed data on success`() async throws {
        // Given - stub dependency to return data (not verify calls)
        let mockClient = MockNetworkClient()
        given(mockClient).fetch(any()).willReturn(validResponseData)

        let service = FeatureService(client: mockClient)

        // When
        let result = try await service.fetch()

        // Then - verify returned state, not interactions
        #expect(result.items.count == 3)
        #expect(result.status == .loaded)
    }
}

Phase 3: Integration

Wire up in ClaudeBarApp.swift and create views.

References

• Architecture diagram patterns - ASCII diagram examples for different scenarios
• Swift 6.2 @Observable patterns
• Rich domain model patterns
• TDD test patterns

Checklist

Architecture Design (Phase 0)

• Analyze requirements and identify components
• Create ASCII architecture diagram with component interactions
• Document component table (purpose, inputs, outputs, dependencies)
• Get user approval before proceeding

Implementation (Phases 1-3) - Chicago School TDD

• Write failing test asserting expected STATE (Red)
• Write minimal code to pass the test (Green)
• Refactor while keeping tests green
• Define domain models in Sources/Domain/ with behavior
• Test state changes and return values (not interactions)
• Define protocols with @Mockable for external dependencies
• Stub mocks to return data, assert on resulting state
• Implement infrastructure in Sources/Infrastructure/
• Create views consuming domain models directly
• Run swift test to verify all tests pass