OneCX Development Guidelines

Purpose

This document outlines the development guidelines for contributing to the OneCX platform.

Scope

These guidelines apply to all developers contributing to OneCX projects.

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]