# modules - Functional Specification

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

## Purpose

Module system documentation and architectural guides for the Codomyrmex repository. This directory contains documentation about Codomyrmex's modular architecture, component relationships, dependencies, and integration patterns.

The docs/modules directory serves as the technical reference for understanding how Codomyrmex modules work together and how to effectively use and extend the platform.

## Overview

Documentation files and guides for modules.

## 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 module system follows a strict hierarchical structure. Each module is a self-contained unit under `src/codomyrmex/`, containing its own implementation, tests, and RASP documentation set (`README.md`, `AGENTS.md`, `SPEC.md`). Cross-module dependencies are managed via explicit imports and the First Principles Framework (FPF).

## Functional Requirements

- **Encapsulation**: Modules must not expose internal implementation details; only public APIs are accessible.
- **Discovery**: Modules should be discoverable via the `system_discovery` mechanism.
- **Versioning**: All modules follow semantic versioning, starting at `v0.1.0`.
- **Instrumentation**: Every module must integrate with `logging_monitoring` for telemetry.

## Quality Standards

- **Coupling**: Aim for loose coupling and high cohesion within modules.
- **Modularity Gate**: New modules must pass a structure validation check before being committed.
- **Documentation Coverage**: 100% of directories within a module must have a non-skeletal `README.md`.
- **Interface Stability**: Public API changes require a version bump and updated documentation.

## Interface Contracts

- **Entry Points**: `__init__.py` serves as the primary entry point for all modules.
- **Configuration**: Modules receive configuration through standardized `Config` objects.
- **Output Standards**: Consistent return types (e.g., Result objects for operations).

## Implementation Guidelines

- **Boilerplate**: Use `doc_scaffolder.py` to initialize new modules.
- **Signposting**: Maintain current parent/child links in all markdown files.
- **Refactoring**: Regularly audit modules for "TODO" cleanup and placeholder replacement.

## 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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