core

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React + Vite + shadcn/ui Template - Core Rules

CRITICAL ARCHITECTURE RULES

Component Size & Organization

• NEVER create components over 300 lines
• ALWAYS break down complex components into smaller, focused pieces (20-100 lines)
• EXTRACT reusable logic to custom hooks, not copy-paste
• USE composition patterns - build complex UI from smaller components

File Structure Requirements

src/
├── components/
│   ├── ui/              # shadcn/ui components (READ-ONLY)
│   ├── common/          # Reusable components
│   ├── forms/           # Form components
│   └── features/        # Feature-specific components
├── hooks/               # Custom React hooks
├── lib/
│   ├── utils.ts         # Utilities (includes cn function)
│   ├── types.ts         # Shared TypeScript types
│   ├── constants.ts     # App constants
│   └── validations/     # Zod schemas
├── pages/               # Route components (composition only)
├── services/            # API calls
└── context/             # React context providers

Import Organization

// 1. React imports
import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react'

// 2. Third-party libraries
import { useQuery } from '@tanstack/react-query'
import { zodResolver } from '@hookform/resolvers/zod'

// 3. UI components
import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button'
import { Card } from '@/components/ui/card'

// 4. Local components
import { UserCard } from '@/components/common/UserCard'

// 5. Hooks and utilities
import { useDisclosure } from '@/hooks/useDisclosure'
import { cn } from '@/lib/utils'

// 6. Types and constants
import type { User } from '@/lib/types'
import { API_ENDPOINTS } from '@/lib/constants'

Essential Commands

npm run dev          # Start development server (port 8080)
npm run build        # Production build  
npm run lint         # Run ESLint - MUST pass before shipping

Quality Gates

• BEFORE SHIPPING: Run npm run lint and fix all issues
• ACCESSIBILITY: Maintain WCAG 2.1 AA contrast (4.5:1 minimum)
• NO CONSOLE ERRORS: Zero warnings in browser console
• RESPONSIVE: Test on mobile and desktop
• DESIGN QUALITY: Industry-appropriate visual identity with purposeful color psychology
• CUSTOM DESIGN: Interfaces should feel premium and custom-crafted, not template-like