| name | implement-feature |
| description | Guide for implementing features in ClaudeBar following architecture-first design, TDD, rich domain models, and Swift 6.2 patterns. Use this skill when: (1) Adding new functionality to the app (2) Creating domain models that follow user's mental model (3) Building SwiftUI views that consume domain models directly (4) User asks "how do I implement X" or "add feature Y" (5) Implementing any feature that spans Domain, Infrastructure, and App layers |
Implement Feature in ClaudeBar
Implement features using architecture-first design, TDD, rich domain models, and Swift 6.2 patterns.
Workflow Overview
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 1. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN (Required - User Approval Needed) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ • Analyze requirements │
│ • Create component diagram │
│ • Show data flow and interactions │
│ • Present to user for review │
│ • Wait for approval before proceeding │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
▼ (User Approves)
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 2. TDD IMPLEMENTATION │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ • Domain model tests → Domain models │
│ • Infrastructure tests → Implementations │
│ • Integration and views │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Phase 0: Architecture Design (MANDATORY)
Before writing any code, create an architecture diagram and get user approval.
Step 1: Analyze Requirements
Identify:
- What new models/types are needed
- Which existing components will be modified
- Data flow between components
- External dependencies (CLI, API, etc.)
Step 2: Create Architecture Diagram
Use ASCII diagram showing all components and their interactions:
Example: Adding a new AI provider
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ARCHITECTURE │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ │
│ │ External │ │ Infrastructure │ │ Domain │ │
│ └─────────────┘ └──────────────────┘ └──────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ │
│ │ CLI Tool │────▶│ NewUsageProbe │────▶│ UsageSnapshot │ │
│ │ (new-cli) │ │ (implements │ │ (existing) │ │
│ └─────────────┘ │ UsageProbe) │ └──────────────────┘ │
│ └──────────────────┘ │ │
│ │ ▼ │
│ │ ┌──────────────────┐ │
│ │ │ NewProvider │ │
│ └─────────────▶│ (AIProvider) │ │
│ └──────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌──────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ App Layer │ │
│ │ ┌────────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ ClaudeBarApp.swift │ │ │
│ │ │ (register new provider) │ │ │
│ │ └────────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ └──────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Step 3: Document Component Interactions
List each component with:
- Purpose: What it does
- Inputs: What it receives
- Outputs: What it produces
- Dependencies: What it needs
Example:
| Component | Purpose | Inputs | Outputs | Dependencies |
|----------------|------------------------|-----------------|----------------|-----------------|
| NewUsageProbe | Fetch usage from CLI | CLI command | UsageSnapshot | CLIExecutor |
| NewProvider | Manages probe lifecycle| UsageProbe | snapshot state | UsageProbe |
Step 4: Present for User Approval
IMPORTANT: Always ask user to review the architecture before implementing.
Use AskUserQuestion tool with options:
- "Approve - proceed with implementation"
- "Modify - I have feedback on the design"
Do NOT proceed to Phase 1 until user explicitly approves.
Core Principles
1. Rich Domain Models (User's Mental Model)
Domain models encapsulate behavior, not just data:
// Rich domain model with behavior
public struct UsageQuota: Sendable, Equatable {
public let percentRemaining: Double
// Domain behavior - computed from state
public var status: QuotaStatus {
QuotaStatus.from(percentRemaining: percentRemaining)
}
public var isDepleted: Bool { percentRemaining <= 0 }
public var needsAttention: Bool { status.needsAttention }
}
2. Swift 6.2 Patterns (No ViewModel/AppState Layer)
Views consume domain models directly from QuotaMonitor:
// QuotaMonitor is the single source of truth
public actor QuotaMonitor {
private let providers: AIProviders // Hidden - use delegation methods
// Delegation methods (nonisolated for UI access)
public nonisolated var allProviders: [any AIProvider]
public nonisolated var enabledProviders: [any AIProvider]
public nonisolated func provider(for id: String) -> (any AIProvider)?
public nonisolated func addProvider(_ provider: any AIProvider)
public nonisolated func removeProvider(id: String)
// Selection state
public nonisolated var selectedProviderId: String
public nonisolated var selectedProvider: (any AIProvider)?
public nonisolated var selectedProviderStatus: QuotaStatus
}
// Views consume domain directly - NO AppState layer
struct MenuContentView: View {
let monitor: QuotaMonitor // Injected from app
var body: some View {
// Use delegation methods, not monitor.providers.enabled
ForEach(monitor.enabledProviders, id: \.id) { provider in
ProviderPill(provider: provider)
}
}
}
3. Protocol-Based DI with @Mockable
@Mockable
public protocol UsageProbe: Sendable {
func probe() async throws -> UsageSnapshot
func isAvailable() async -> Bool
}
Architecture
Full documentation: docs/ARCHITECTURE.md
| Layer | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Domain | Sources/Domain/ |
QuotaMonitor (single source of truth), rich models, protocols |
| Infrastructure | Sources/Infrastructure/ |
Probes, storage, adapters |
| App | Sources/App/ |
SwiftUI views consuming domain directly (no ViewModel) |
Key patterns: Repository Pattern, Protocol-Based DI, Chicago School TDD, No ViewModel layer.
TDD Workflow (Chicago School)
We follow Chicago school TDD (state-based testing):
- Test state changes and return values, not interactions
- Focus on the "what" (observable outcomes), not the "how" (method calls)
- Mocks stub dependencies to return data, not to verify calls
- Design emerges from tests (emergent design)
Phase 1: Domain Model Tests
Test state and computed properties:
@Suite
struct FeatureModelTests {
@Test func `model computes status from state`() {
// Given - set up initial state
let model = FeatureModel(value: 50)
// When/Then - verify state/return value
#expect(model.status == .normal)
}
@Test func `model state changes correctly`() {
// Given
var model = FeatureModel(value: 100)
// When - perform action
model.consume(30)
// Then - verify new state
#expect(model.value == 70)
#expect(model.status == .healthy)
}
}
Phase 2: Infrastructure Tests
Stub dependencies to return data, assert on resulting state:
@Suite
struct FeatureServiceTests {
@Test func `service returns parsed data on success`() async throws {
// Given - stub dependency to return data (not verify calls)
let mockClient = MockNetworkClient()
given(mockClient).fetch(any()).willReturn(validResponseData)
let service = FeatureService(client: mockClient)
// When
let result = try await service.fetch()
// Then - verify returned state, not interactions
#expect(result.items.count == 3)
#expect(result.status == .loaded)
}
}
Phase 3: Integration
Wire up in ClaudeBarApp.swift and create views.
References
- Architecture diagram patterns - ASCII diagram examples for different scenarios
- Swift 6.2 @Observable patterns
- Rich domain model patterns
- TDD test patterns
Checklist
Architecture Design (Phase 0)
- Analyze requirements and identify components
- Create ASCII architecture diagram with component interactions
- Document component table (purpose, inputs, outputs, dependencies)
- Get user approval before proceeding
Implementation (Phases 1-3) - Chicago School TDD
- Write failing test asserting expected STATE (Red)
- Write minimal code to pass the test (Green)
- Refactor while keeping tests green
- Define domain models in
Sources/Domain/with behavior - Test state changes and return values (not interactions)
- Define protocols with
@Mockablefor external dependencies - Stub mocks to return data, assert on resulting state
- Implement infrastructure in
Sources/Infrastructure/ - Create views consuming domain models directly
- Run
swift testto verify all tests pass