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**Table of Contents**

- [Pack System Architecture Documentation](#pack-system-architecture-documentation)
  - [Overview](#overview)
  - [Document Index](#document-index)
    - [1. System Architecture](#1-system-architecture)
    - [2. Pack Verbs/Commands](#2-pack-verbscommands)
    - [3. Data Structures and Traits](#3-data-structures-and-traits)
    - [4. Marketplace Integration](#4-marketplace-integration)
    - [5. FMEA and User Workflows](#5-fmea-and-user-workflows)
    - [6. Edge Cases and Constraints](#6-edge-cases-and-constraints)
    - [7. Performance and Benchmarking](#7-performance-and-benchmarking)
    - [8. Architecture Decision Record](#8-architecture-decision-record)
  - [Quick Start Guide](#quick-start-guide)
    - [For Architects](#for-architects)
    - [For Developers](#for-developers)
    - [For Product/UX](#for-productux)
    - [For QA/Testing](#for-qatesting)
  - [Key Statistics](#key-statistics)
    - [Documentation Coverage](#documentation-coverage)
    - [Design Scope](#design-scope)
  - [Design Principles](#design-principles)
  - [Implementation Roadmap](#implementation-roadmap)
    - [Phase 1: Foundation (MVP)](#phase-1-foundation-mvp)
    - [Phase 2: Composition](#phase-2-composition)
    - [Phase 3: Quality and Performance](#phase-3-quality-and-performance)
    - [Phase 4: Publishing and Distribution](#phase-4-publishing-and-distribution)
  - [Success Criteria](#success-criteria)
  - [Related Documentation](#related-documentation)
  - [Maintenance](#maintenance)
  - [Questions and Feedback](#questions-and-feedback)
  - [Summary](#summary)

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# Pack System Architecture Documentation

## Overview

This directory contains comprehensive architecture documentation for the ggen packs system. The packs system enables users to compose and execute full-stack projects from multiple reusable templates, SPARQL queries, and configuration bundles.

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## Document Index

### 1. [System Architecture](./01_SYSTEM_ARCHITECTURE.md)

**Purpose**: High-level system design, component diagrams, and integration architecture.

**Contents**:
- C4 model diagrams (Context, Container, Component)
- Data flow diagrams
- Layer architecture
- Technology stack
- Quality attributes and NFRs
- Deployment architecture
- Success metrics

**Read this first** for overall system understanding.

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### 2. [Pack Verbs/Commands](./02_PACK_VERBS.md)

**Purpose**: Complete specification of all CLI verbs for feature-complete packs system.

**Contents**:
- 25 CLI verbs across 8 categories
- Discovery: list, search, show, info
- Management: install, uninstall, update, clean
- Generation: generate, regenerate
- Composition: compose, merge, plan
- Validation: validate, lint, check
- Publishing: publish, create, init
- Scoring: benchmark, score
- Utility: tree, diff, export, import

**Read this** to understand what users can DO with packs.

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### 3. [Data Structures and Traits](./03_DATA_STRUCTURES.md)

**Purpose**: Core data structures, Rust trait definitions, and manifest formats.

**Contents**:
- Pack, PackMetadata, PackTemplate, PackComposition
- SparqlQuery, PackVariable, PackHooks
- PackRepository, PackGenerator, PackValidator, PackComposer traits
- pack.toml manifest format with examples
- Error types and result handling
- Serialization/deserialization patterns

**Read this** for implementation-level details.

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### 4. [Marketplace Integration](./04_MARKETPLACE_INTEGRATION.md)

**Purpose**: How packs leverage existing marketplace infrastructure.

**Contents**:
- Integration architecture diagram
- TemplateResolver: Marketplace template resolution
- TemplateExecutor: ggen-core template rendering
- SparqlExecutor: render_with_rdf query execution
- PackQualityScorer: marketplace_scorer patterns
- PackValidator: Validation infrastructure
- Integration summary table

**Read this** to understand packs-marketplace relationship.

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### 5. [FMEA and User Workflows](./05_FMEA_USER_WORKFLOWS.md)

**Purpose**: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis with user journey maps.

**Contents**:
- FMEA table with 50+ failure modes across 6 workflow categories
- Risk Priority Numbers (RPN) calculation
- 7 Critical risks (RPN > 100) requiring immediate attention
- User journey maps: happy path, power user, pack author
- P0/P1/P2 mitigation strategies
- Success metrics

**Read this** for risk analysis and user experience design.

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### 6. [Edge Cases and Constraints](./06_EDGE_CASES_CONSTRAINTS.md)

**Purpose**: Catalog of edge cases, boundary conditions, and system constraints.

**Contents**:
- 60+ edge cases across 10 categories
- System constraints: size, performance, resource, security
- Boundary conditions: min/max pack complexity
- Testing strategies for edge cases
- Security constraints and enforcement

**Read this** for robust implementation planning.

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### 7. [Performance and Benchmarking](./07_PERFORMANCE_BENCHMARKING.md)

**Purpose**: Performance targets, benchmarking methodology, and optimization strategies.

**Contents**:
- Performance targets for all operations (sub-100ms discovery, sub-30s generation)
- Throughput targets (ops/second)
- Resource utilization limits (memory, CPU, disk I/O)
- Benchmark suite structure (Criterion.rs)
- Optimization strategies: caching, parallelization, lazy loading
- Continuous performance monitoring in CI/CD
- Performance dashboard metrics

**Read this** for performance requirements and optimization guidance.

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### 8. [Architecture Decision Record](./08_ADR_PACK_SYSTEM.md)

**Purpose**: Key architectural decisions with rationale and trade-offs.

**Contents**:
- 10 major architectural decisions
- Decision 1: Packs as pure composition layer
- Decision 2: TOML vs YAML manifests
- Decision 3: Local vs cloud registry
- Decision 4: Dependency resolution strategy
- Decision 5: Conflict resolution for multi-pack composition
- Decision 6: SPARQL query integration
- Decision 7: Hook system design
- Decision 8: Validation and quality scoring
- Decision 9: Performance targets and trade-offs
- Decision 10: Versioning and breaking changes

**Read this** to understand WHY design choices were made.

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## Quick Start Guide

### For Architects

1. Read **System Architecture** for big picture
2. Read **ADR** for decision rationale
3. Review **Data Structures** for implementation patterns
4. Check **Marketplace Integration** for reuse opportunities

### For Developers

1. Read **Pack Verbs** for feature scope
2. Read **Data Structures** for API contracts
3. Review **Edge Cases** for error handling
4. Check **Performance** for optimization targets

### For Product/UX

1. Read **Pack Verbs** for user-facing features
2. Read **FMEA** for failure modes and mitigations
3. Review **User Workflows** for journey maps
4. Check **System Architecture** for capabilities

### For QA/Testing

1. Read **Edge Cases** for test scenarios
2. Read **FMEA** for failure modes
3. Review **Performance** for benchmarking
4. Check **Pack Verbs** for acceptance criteria

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## Key Statistics

### Documentation Coverage

- **Total Pages**: 8 documents
- **Total Word Count**: ~45,000 words
- **Code Examples**: 50+ Rust snippets
- **Diagrams**: 15+ ASCII/text diagrams
- **FMEA Entries**: 50+ failure modes
- **Edge Cases**: 60+ documented
- **Performance Targets**: 30+ metrics
- **CLI Verbs**: 25 commands

### Design Scope

| Aspect | Count/Details |
|--------|--------------|
| **CLI Verbs** | 25 across 8 categories |
| **Data Structures** | 15 core structs |
| **Traits** | 4 primary traits |
| **Integration Points** | 6 marketplace components |
| **Edge Cases** | 60+ documented |
| **System Constraints** | 30+ defined |
| **Performance Targets** | < 100ms discovery, < 30s generation |
| **Quality Dimensions** | 8 scoring categories |

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## Design Principles

The pack system architecture follows these key principles:

1. **Composition Over Inheritance**: Packs orchestrate existing templates rather than extending them
2. **Reuse Over Reimplementation**: Leverage ggen-core, marketplace, and RDF infrastructure
3. **User-Facing Value**: Every feature solves a real user problem
4. **Performance First**: Sub-100ms for interactive operations
5. **Fail Fast, Fail Clear**: Validate early with helpful error messages
6. **Extensibility**: Hooks and SPARQL for customization
7. **Security**: No arbitrary code execution, path validation
8. **Compatibility**: Works with ALL existing marketplace templates

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## Implementation Roadmap

### Phase 1: Foundation (MVP)
- Core data structures (Pack, PackTemplate, PackMetadata)
- Basic CRUD operations (list, show, install, uninstall)
- Single-pack generation
- Local registry only
- Basic validation

**Timeline**: 4-6 weeks
**Deliverables**: Working MVP with 8-10 core verbs

### Phase 2: Composition
- Multi-pack dependency resolution
- Conflict detection and resolution
- Variable merging
- Template orchestration
- `pack compose` and `pack plan` commands

**Timeline**: 4-6 weeks
**Deliverables**: Multi-pack project generation

### Phase 3: Quality and Performance
- Pack validation and linting
- Quality scoring integration
- Performance benchmarking
- Optimization (caching, parallelization)
- Comprehensive test suite

**Timeline**: 3-4 weeks
**Deliverables**: Production-ready quality and performance

### Phase 4: Publishing and Distribution
- Pack creation wizard
- Publishing workflow
- Remote registry (cloud)
- Version management
- Community features (ratings, downloads)

**Timeline**: 6-8 weeks
**Deliverables**: Full pack ecosystem

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## Success Criteria

The pack system will be considered successful when:

1. **Adoption**: 100+ packs published within 6 months
2. **Performance**: 95% of operations meet performance targets
3. **Reliability**: 99% first-time generation success rate
4. **User Satisfaction**: 4.5/5 average rating
5. **Ecosystem**: Active community contributing packs
6. **Integration**: Seamless marketplace integration
7. **Documentation**: 100% API coverage with examples

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## Related Documentation

- [ggen Marketplace Architecture](../marketplace/)
- [ggen-core Template Engine](../../crates/ggen-core/)
- [RDF/SPARQL Integration](../../crates/ggen-domain/src/template/render_with_rdf/)
- [clap-noun-verb CLI Architecture](../../crates/ggen-cli/)

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## Maintenance

This documentation should be updated when:

- New architectural decisions are made
- Performance targets are revised
- Edge cases are discovered
- User workflows change
- Integration points evolve

**Last Updated**: 2025-11-17
**Next Review**: 2026-02-17
**Maintainer**: System Architecture Team

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## Questions and Feedback

For questions or feedback on this architecture:

1. **Design Questions**: Open GitHub issue with `[architecture]` tag
2. **Implementation Clarifications**: Comment on related PRs
3. **Documentation Gaps**: Submit PR to update docs
4. **New Requirements**: Submit RFC with rationale

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## Summary

This comprehensive architecture provides:

✅ **Complete System Design**: From CLI to storage layer
✅ **25 CLI Verbs**: Feature-complete command specification
✅ **Robust Data Structures**: Production-ready Rust traits
✅ **Marketplace Integration**: Seamless reuse of existing infrastructure
✅ **Risk Analysis**: FMEA with 50+ failure modes
✅ **Edge Case Coverage**: 60+ scenarios documented
✅ **Performance Targets**: Sub-100ms discovery, sub-30s generation
✅ **Architectural Decisions**: 10 ADRs with rationale

**Ready for implementation with clear success criteria and comprehensive documentation.**
