# development - Functional Specification

**Version**: v1.2.3 | **Status**: Active | **Last Updated**: March 2026

## Purpose

Development workflow documentation providing guides for environment setup, testing strategies, documentation processes, and development tooling. This documentation directory serves as the primary reference for developers working on the Codomyrmex platform.

The development documentation covers the entire development lifecycle from initial setup through testing, documentation, and deployment.

## Overview

Documentation files and guides for development.

## Design Principles

### Modularity
- Self-contained components
- Clear boundaries
- Minimal dependencies

### Internal Coherence
- Logical organization
- Consistent patterns
- Unified design

### Parsimony
- Essential elements only
- No unnecessary complexity
- Minimal surface area

### Functionality
- Focus on working solutions
- Forward-looking design
- Current needs focus

### Testing
- Comprehensive coverage
- TDD practices
- Real data analysis

### Documentation
- Self-documenting code
- Clear APIs
- Complete specifications

## Architecture

The development workflow follows a modular architecture where each component is documented with its own `SPEC.md`, `AGENTS.md`, and `README.md`. Data flow patterns emphasize early validation and automated quality gates.

## Functional Requirements

- **Consistency**: Documentation must match code implementation precisely.
- **Verification**: All modules must include automated tests and verification steps.
- **Signposting**: Deep signposting is required for ease of navigation across the repository.
- **Standardization**: Use standardized templates for all new module documentation.

## Quality Standards

- **Testing**: 100% functional coverage for core logic; modular units tested in isolation.
- **Documentation**: No skeletal placeholders; all "TODO" or "Requirement 1" markers must be resolved before production.
- **Performance**: Development tools must be performant enough for repository-wide scans (e.g., under 60 seconds).
- **Security**: Prompt engineering must include security constraints to prevent prompt injection.

## Interface Contracts

- **API Documentation**: Public functions must be documented with Google-style docstrings.
- **Data Structures**: Pass immutable configs or typed dataclasses between modules.
- **Event Bus**: Use the centralized event bus for cross-module communication.

## Implementation Guidelines

- **Atomic Commits**: Small, focused edits with clear descriptions.
- **TDD Workflow**: Write tests before or alongside implementation.
- **Documentation First**: Define the specification before writing code.

## Navigation

- **Human Documentation**: [README.md](README.md)
- **Technical Documentation**: [AGENTS.md](AGENTS.md)
- **Parent Directory**: [docs](../README.md)
- **Repository Root**: [../../README.md](../../README.md)
- **Repository SPEC**: [../../SPEC.md](../../SPEC.md)

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