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chore: Refactor codebase and add developer documentation #48

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Context

The current codebase is functional but hard to navigate and maintain due to inconsistent module boundaries, mixed responsibilities, and missing/partial documentation. This issue tracks a structured refactor and the creation of clear developer docs so contributors can understand architecture, workflows, and extension points quickly.

Goals

  • Improve maintainability and readability (cleaner structure, clearer responsibilities).
  • Reduce coupling and remove duplication.
  • Add/refresh documentation to make onboarding and contributions easier.
  • Keep behavior identical (no feature changes unless explicitly stated).

Scope

Refactor

  • Identify and document current architecture pain points (modules, ownership, flows).
  • Restructure folders/modules to reflect responsibilities (e.g., core/, cli/, analysis/, runtime/, utils/).
  • Enforce consistent naming conventions and public/private APIs per module.
  • Extract shared logic into common utilities (avoid copy-pasted helpers).
  • Improve error handling consistency (error types/messages, exit codes).
  • Add/adjust unit tests around refactored hotspots to ensure no regressions.

Documentation

Create or update:

  • README.md (what it is, quick start, minimal examples)
  • docs/ARCHITECTURE.md (high-level design, core flows, key abstractions)
  • docs/DEVELOPMENT.md (build/test/lint/format, local dev workflow)
  • docs/CONFIGURATION.md (config files, env vars, CLI flags)
  • docs/CONTRIBUTING.md (coding style, PR process, commit conventions)

Non-goals

  • No new features.
  • No breaking CLI changes (unless explicitly approved).
  • No broad stylistic rewrites without justification (prefer mechanical refactors + clear improvements).

Proposed plan

  1. Audit: map current modules, responsibilities, and dependencies.
  2. Design: propose target structure (short RFC in a comment or docs/REFRACTOR_PLAN.md).
  3. Mechanical refactor: move/rename modules, adjust imports/includes, update build scripts.
  4. Stabilize: tests + CI green, ensure behavior parity.
  5. Docs: write/update docs aligned with the new structure.
  6. Polish: final pass for naming consistency + dead code removal.

Acceptance criteria

  • New module/folder structure merged and documented.
  • No functional regressions: existing tests pass; CI green.
  • Clear entry points documented (main CLI entry, core pipeline, key APIs).
  • Added/updated docs listed in “Documentation” section exist and are accurate.
  • Public interfaces are explicit (what’s intended for reuse vs internal).
  • Changelog/release notes updated if the refactor impacts users (even if no breaking change).

Checklist (implementation)

  • Create docs/ARCHITECTURE.md
  • Create docs/DEVELOPMENT.md
  • Create docs/CONFIGURATION.md
  • Create/update docs/CONTRIBUTING.md
  • Update README.md
  • Add/refine tests for refactored modules
  • Remove dead code and unused dependencies
  • Ensure consistent logging/error style

Notes

  • Keep commits small and reviewable (move/rename-only commits first, then logic cleanups).
  • Prefer automated tooling for formatting/linting to avoid noisy diffs.

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