OneCX Development Guidelines

Purpose

This document outlines the development guidelines for contributing to the OneCX platform. It provides best practices, coding standards, and workflow recommendations to ensure consistency, quality, and maintainability across all OneCX projects.

Scope

These guidelines apply to all developers contributing to OneCX projects, including microfrontend applications, backend services, and shared libraries.

Coding Standards

  • Follow established coding conventions for the programming languages used (e.g., TypeScript, Java, JavaScript).

  • Write clean, readable, and well-documented code.

  • Use meaningful variable and function names that convey intent.

  • Adhere to the DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) principle to minimize code duplication.

Version Control

  • Use Git for version control and follow a branching strategy (e.g., Git Flow, feature branches).

  • Write clear and concise commit messages that describe the changes made.

  • Regularly pull changes from the main branch to keep your feature branch up to date.

Code Reviews

  • Submit pull requests for all changes and request reviews from team members.

  • Provide constructive feedback during code reviews and be open to receiving feedback.

  • Ensure that code reviews focus on functionality, readability, and adherence to guidelines.

Testing

  • Write unit tests for all new features and bug fixes.

  • Aim for high test coverage and ensure tests are reliable and maintainable.

  • Use automated testing tools and frameworks as appropriate for the project.

Documentation

  • Document code with comments and maintain up-to-date README files.

  • Create and update architectural decision records (ADRs) for significant design choices.

  • Ensure that user-facing documentation is clear and comprehensive.

Continuous Integration and Deployment

  • Integrate with CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, building, and deployment processes.

  • Ensure that all tests pass before merging code into the main branch.

  • Follow deployment guidelines to minimize downtime and ensure smooth releases.

Collaboration and Communication

  • Participate in team meetings, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

  • Use collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Jira) effectively to communicate progress and blockers.

  • Foster a positive and inclusive team environment.

  • OneCX Code of Conduct: [link to code of conduct]

  • OneCX Security Guidelines: [link to security guidelines]

  • OneCX Contribution Guidelines: [link to contribution guidelines]

  • OneCX Architecture Documentation: [link to architecture docs]

  • OneCX Testing Best Practices: [link to testing docs]

  • OneCX CI/CD Guidelines: [link to CI/CD docs]