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Repository Setup Guidelines

Repository Structure​

Standard Project Layout​

project-root/
├── .github/                    # GitHub specific files
│   ├── workflows/             # GitHub Actions
│   └── PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
├── src/                       # Source code
│   ├── components/           # React components
│   ├── services/            # Business logic
│   ├── utils/              # Utility functions
│   └── types/              # TypeScript types
├── tests/                    # Test files
│   ├── unit/
│   ├── integration/
│   └── e2e/
├── docs/                     # Documentation
├── scripts/                  # Build/deployment scripts
├── .gitignore               # Git ignore file
├── README.md                # Project documentation
└── package.json             # Dependencies

Branch Management​

Branch Naming Convention​

<type>/<ticket-number>-<brief-description>

Types:
- feature/   (new features)
- bugfix/    (bug fixes)
- hotfix/    (urgent fixes for production)
- release/   (release branches)
- refactor/  (code refactoring)
- docs/      (documentation updates)

Branch Strategy​

  1. main/master: Production-ready code

    • Protected branch
    • Requires pull request
    • Requires CI checks
    • No direct commits

  2. develop: Main development branch

    • Protected branch
    • Requires pull request
    • Source for feature branches
    • Regular integration

  3. feature branches: Individual features

    • Created from develop
    • One feature per branch
    • Regular updates from develop
    • Deleted after merge

  4. release branches: Release preparation

    • Created from develop
    • Version number naming
    • Bug fixes only
    • Merges to main and develop

  5. hotfix branches: Production fixes

    • Created from main
    • Urgent fixes only
    • Merges to main and develop
    • Immediate deployment

Version Control Best Practices​

Commits​

  • Write clear, descriptive messages
  • Keep commits focused and atomic
  • Follow conventional commits: 
    <type>[optional scope]: <description>

    [optional body]

    [optional footer(s)]

Pull Requests​

  • Keep PRs focused and manageable
  • Include comprehensive description
  • Link related issues/tickets
  • Add appropriate reviewers
  • Update based on feedback

Code Review​

  • Review within 24 hours
  • Check code quality
  • Verify security
  • Test coverage
  • Documentation completeness

Required Files​

1. README.md​

# Project Name

Brief project description

## Prerequisites
- Required software
- Environment setup

## Installation
Step-by-step instructions

## Development
Development guidelines

## Testing
Testing instructions

## Deployment
Deployment process

## Contributing
Contribution guidelines

2. .gitignore​

# Dependencies
node_modules/
.pnpm-store/

# Build
dist/
build/
.next/

# Environment
.env
.env.local
.env.*.local

# IDE
.vscode/
.idea/
*.sublime-*

# Logs
*.log
npm-debug.log*

# Testing
coverage/
.nyc_output/

# System
.DS_Store
Thumbs.db

3. CONTRIBUTING.md​

# Contributing Guidelines

## Code of Conduct
- Respect team members
- Professional communication
- Inclusive environment

## Development Process
1. Fork repository
2. Create feature branch
3. Develop changes
4. Write tests
5. Submit pull request

## Pull Request Process
1. Update documentation
2. Add tests
3. Update changelog
4. Request review

Security Considerations​

Repository Security​

  • Protected branches
  • Required reviews
  • Signed commits
  • Security scanning
  • Access control

Sensitive Data​

  • No credentials in code
  • Use environment variables
  • Encrypt sensitive files
  • Regular security audits
  • Access logging

Maintenance​

Regular Tasks​

  • Dependency updates
  • Security patches
  • Documentation updates
  • Branch cleanup
  • Access review

Health Checks​

  • CI/CD pipeline status
  • Test coverage
  • Code quality metrics
  • Security alerts
  • Performance metrics