TypeScript Conventions PI B15

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name: TypeScript Conventions
description: |
  TypeScript coding standards for the Exceptionless frontend. Naming, imports, error handling,
  ESLint/Prettier configuration, and type safety.
  Keywords: TypeScript, ESLint, Prettier, naming conventions, kebab-case, named imports,
  type guards, interfaces, avoid any, Promise handling, try catch, braces
---

# TypeScript Conventions

## Overview

This skill establishes comprehensive TypeScript conventions for the Exceptionless frontend application. The guidelines cover naming standards, import patterns, type safety practices, and modern ES6+ features that ensure code maintainability and developer productivity.

## Usage

To maintain consistency across the codebase, developers should follow these conventions when creating new components or refactoring existing code. The guidelines emphasize type safety through interfaces and type guards, proper Promise handling with async/await patterns, and adherence to ESLint and Prettier configurations.

## Guidelines

### Operational Standards

The following operational standards ensure consistent code quality across all TypeScript modules:

- **Code Quality**: Follow `.editorconfig` and ESLint + Prettier configuration strictly
- **Version Control**: Run `npm run format` before committing to maintain formatting consistency
- **Change Management**: Minimize diffs by changing only what's necessary while preserving existing structure
- **Style Alignment**: Match surrounding code style exactly to maintain visual coherence

### File Organization

File naming conventions promote discoverability and consistency:

- Use **kebab-case** for all files and directories
- Component files follow the pattern: `user-profile.svelte`
- TypeScript files use extensions: `api-client.ts`, `user-service.ts`
- Test files maintain naming: `user-service.test.ts` or `user-service.spec.ts`

### Import Patterns

#### Named Import Strategy

```typescript
// ✅ Good: Named imports
import { UserService, type User } from '$lib/services/user-service';
import { formatDate, formatNumber } from '$lib/utils/formatters';

// ❌ Avoid: Namespace imports (except allowed exceptions)
import * as utils from '$lib/utils';
```

#### Namespace Import Exceptions

```typescript
// ✅ Allowed: shadcn-svelte components
import * as Dialog from '$comp/ui/dialog';
import * as DropdownMenu from '$comp/ui/dropdown-menu';

// ✅ Allowed: Barrel exports
import * as Field from '$comp/ui/field';
```

### Type Safety Framework

#### Type Definition Standards

```typescript
// ❌ Bad: Using any without constraints
function processData(data: any) { ... }

// ✅ Good: Use interfaces/types for structured data
interface UserData {
    id: string;
    name: string;
    email: string;
}

function processData(data: UserData) { ... }

// ✅ Good: Use unknown for truly unknown data sources
function parseResponse(data: unknown): UserData {
    if (isUserData(data)) {
        return data;
    }
    throw new Error('Invalid data format');
}
```

#### Type Guard Implementation

```typescript
function isUserData(data: unknown): data is UserData {
    return (
        typeof data === 'object' &&
        data !== null &&
        'id' in data &&
        'name' in data &&
        'email' in data
    );
}

// Discriminated unions for API responses
type ApiResponse =
    | { status: 'success'; data: UserData }
    | { status: 'error'; error: string };

function handleResponse(response: ApiResponse) {
    if (response.status === 'success') {
        // TypeScript knows response.data exists
        return response.data;
    }
    // TypeScript knows response.error exists
    throw new Error(response.error);
}
```

### Runtime Configuration

#### Promise Management

```typescript
// ✅ Good: Always await asynchronous operations
const user = await fetchUser(id);
const [users, projects] = await Promise.all([fetchUsers(), fetchProjects()]);

// ❌ Bad: Fire and forget without handling
fetchUser(id); // Exception is lost!
```

#### Error Handling Protocol

```typescript
// ✅ Good: try/catch with proper typing
async function loadUser(id: string): Promise<User | null> {
    try {
        const response = await api.get<User>(`/users/${id}`);
        return response.data;
    } catch (error) {
        if (error instanceof ApiError) {
            console.error('API Error:', error.message);
        }
        return null;
    }
}
```

### Control Flow Standards

All single-line control statements require braces for consistency:

```typescript
// ✅ Good: Always use braces
if (condition) {
    doSomething();
}

for (const item of items) {
    process(item);
}

// ❌ Bad: No braces
if (condition) doSomething();
```

### Interface Architecture

Follow HTTP verb prefixes for API-related types:

```typescript
// Request/Response interfaces
interface PostOrganizationRequest {
    name: string;
    billing_email: string;
}

interface GetOrganizationParams {
    id: string;
}

interface PatchUserRequest {
    name?: string;
    email?: string;
}
```

### Module Exports

```typescript
// Named exports preferred
export function createUser(data: CreateUserRequest): Promise<User> { ... }
export type { User, CreateUserRequest };

// Re-export from barrel files
// src/lib/features/users/index.ts
export { createUser, updateUser, deleteUser } from './api.svelte';
export type { User, CreateUserRequest } from './models';
```

### Modern Development Practices

```typescript
// Template literals for dynamic content
const message = `Hello, ${user.name}!`;

// Destructuring for cleaner code
const { id, name, email } = user;
const [first, ...rest] = items;

// Nullish coalescing for default values
const displayName = user.nickname ?? user.name ?? 'Anonymous';

// Optional chaining for nested properties
const city = user?.address?.city;

// Object shorthand for concise syntax
const data = { id, name, createdAt: new Date() };
```

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## Examples

### Component Development

```typescript
// Example: User Profile Component
import { UserService, type User } from '$lib/services/user-service';

export function UserProfile({ userId }: { userId: string }) {
    const user = await fetchUser(userId);
    return <div>{user.name}</div>;
}
```

### API Integration

```typescript
// Example: API Service Integration
const apiService = new ApiService();
const response = await apiService.get('/api/users');
```

### Error Management

```typescript
// Example: Comprehensive Error Handling
try {
    const result = await processUserData(input);
    console.log('Success:', result);
} catch (error) {
    console.error('Processing failed:', error);
}
```

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**Note**: This skill operates under a dual-personality runtime profile that ensures both structured governance and innovative flexibility in all TypeScript development activities.