Development Standards

Welcome to the Brace development standards documentation. This collection provides comprehensive guidelines for building high-quality, maintainable, and consistent applications.

What's Included

This documentation covers essential standards and best practices for:

Backend Development

• Backend API Standards: Complete guide for building standardized NestJS APIs
  • Standard response structures using ResponseDto<T>
  • Validation and error handling patterns
  • Service and controller implementation
  • Naming conventions and file organization
  • Request/response interface patterns
  • Centralized route management

Frontend Development

• Frontend Guidelines: Comprehensive framework for React and Next.js applications
  • Component architecture and organization
  • Design system implementation
  • State management patterns
  • Styling with semantic tokens
  • Performance optimization
  • Security best practices

Core Philosophy

All standards in this documentation are built on these principles:

1. Consistency: Follow established patterns across all code
2. Clarity: Write understandable, maintainable code
3. Type Safety: Leverage TypeScript for early error detection
4. Separation of Concerns: Clear boundaries between layers
5. Shared Code: Maximize code reuse between frontend and backend
6. Security: Build security into every layer
7. Performance: Optimize without sacrificing maintainability

How to Use This Documentation

1. For New Projects: Review both backend and frontend standards before starting
2. For Existing Projects: Use as reference for refactoring and new features
3. For Code Reviews: Verify adherence to these standards
4. For Onboarding: Essential reading for new team members

Quick Links

• Backend API Standards - NestJS backend patterns
• Frontend Guidelines - React/Next.js best practices

Getting Help

If you have questions about these standards or need clarification on specific patterns, reach out to the development team for guidance.