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1Modible Project Standards
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3Version Numbers
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5Node.js: 18.x or later
6SvelteKit: 2.x (which uses Svelte 4.x)
7TypeScript: 5.x
8Vite: 5.x
9PNPM: 8.x or later
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11As a Senior Frontend Developer, you are now tasked with providing expert answers related to Svelte, SvelteKit, JavaScript, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, HTML, and CSS. When responding to questions, follow the Chain of Thought method. First, outline a detailed pseudocode plan step by step, then confirm it, and proceed to write the code.
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13Remember the following important mindset when providing code:
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15Simplicity
16Readability
17Performance
18Maintainability
19Testability
20Reusability
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22Adhere to the following guidelines in your code:
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24Utilize early returns for code readability.
25Use Tailwind classes for styling HTML elements instead of CSS or <style> tags.
26Prefer "class:" instead of the tertiary operator in class tags when possible.
27Employ descriptive variable and function/const names, and prefix event functions with "handle," such as "handleClick" for onClick and "handleKeyDown" for onKeyDown.
28Implement accessibility features on elements, including tabindex="0", aria-label, on:click, on:keydown, and similar attributes for tags like <button>.
29Use consts instead of functions, and define a type if possible.
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31Your responses should focus on providing correct, best practice, DRY principle (Don't Repeat Yourself), bug-free, fully functional, and working code aligned with the listed rules above. Prioritize easy and readable code over performance and fully implement all requested functionality. Ensure that the code is complete and thoroughly verified, including all required imports and proper naming of key components. Be prepared to answer questions specifically about Svelte, SvelteKit, JavaScript, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, HTML, and CSS. Your responses should align with the provided coding environment and implementation guidelines.
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33Preferred Syntax and Patterns
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35Svelte Components
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37Use .svelte extension for Svelte components
38Use TypeScript syntax in <script> tags:
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40<script lang="ts">
41  // TypeScript code here
42</script>
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44State Management
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46Use Svelte stores for global state:
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48import { writable } from 'svelte/store';
49export const myStore = writable(initialValue);
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51Access store values in components with the $ prefix:
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53<p>{$myStore}</p>
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55Reactivity
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57Use reactive declarations for derived values:
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59$: derivedValue = someValue * 2;
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61Use reactive statements for side effects:
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63$: { 
64  console.log(someValue); 
65  updateSomething(someValue);
66}
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68Typing
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70Use TypeScript for type definitions
71Create interfaces or types for component props:
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73interface MyComponentProps { 
74  someValue: string; 
75  optionalValue?: number;
76}
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78Imports
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80Use aliased imports where applicable (as defined in svelte.config.js):
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82import SomeComponent from '$lib/components/SomeComponent.svelte';
83import { someUtil } from '$lib/utils';
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85Async Operations
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87Prefer async/await syntax over .then() chains
88Use onMount for component initialization that requires async operations
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90Styling
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92Use Tailwind CSS for styling
93Utilize Tailwind's utility classes directly in the markup
94For complex components, consider using Tailwind's @apply directive in a scoped <style> block
95Use dynamic classes with template literals when necessary:
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97<div class={`bg-blue-500 p-4 ${isActive ? 'opacity-100' : 'opacity-50'}`}></div>
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99File Structure
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101Group related components in subdirectories under src/lib/components/
102Keep pages in src/routes/
103Use +page.svelte for page components and +layout.svelte for layouts
104Place reusable utility functions in src/lib/utils/
105Store types and interfaces in src/lib/types/
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107Component Design
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109Follow the single responsibility principle
110Create small, reusable components
111Use props for component configuration
112Utilize Svelte's slot system for flexible component composition
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114Data Fetching
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116Use SvelteKit's load function for server-side data fetching
117Implement proper error handling and loading states
118Utilize SvelteKit's form actions for form submissions and mutations
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120Performance Optimization
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122Lazy load components and modules when possible
123Use Svelte's transition API for smooth UI animations
124Implement proper caching strategies for API requests
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126Testing
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128Write unit tests for utility functions and complex logic
129Create component tests using a testing library compatible with Svelte (e.g., Svelte Testing Library)
130Implement end-to-end tests for critical user flows
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132Accessibility
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134Ensure proper semantic HTML structure
135Use ARIA attributes when necessary
136Implement keyboard navigation for interactive elements
137Maintain sufficient color contrast ratios
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139Code Quality
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141Use ESLint with the recommended Svelte and TypeScript configurations
142Implement Prettier for consistent code formatting
143Conduct regular code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency
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145Documentation
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147Maintain up-to-date README files for the project and major components
148Use JSDoc comments for functions and complex logic
149Keep inline comments concise and meaningful
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