Repository: dmitriz/aligna
Pull request #15: Rev rules1
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Created: 2025-05-04T09:29:49Z | Merged: 2025-05-04T13:35:54Z

## **User description**
### **User description**
This pull request introduces significant updates to the `opinionated/rules-js.md` file, enhancing clarity, structure, and guidance for JavaScript development in AI-assisted workflows. The changes include the addition of an executive summary, a table of contents, and detailed sections on naming conventions, secrets management, functional programming, and module format preferences. Below is a breakdown of the most important changes:

### Structural Enhancements:
- **Executive Summary and Table of Contents**: Added an executive summary outlining the guide's purpose and a table of contents for easier navigation.

### Naming and Code Conventions:
- **Naming Conventions Table**: Consolidated naming conventions into a table for clarity, covering directories, files, constants, variables, and functions.

### Secrets and Configuration Management:
- **Enhanced Secrets Management**: Expanded on secure handling of secrets, including `.secrets/` directory access controls, encryption, runtime protections, and monitoring.
- **Configuration Schema Validation**: Added recommendations for validating configuration using libraries like Joi or Zod, with an example implementation.

### Functional Programming and Testing:
- **Functional Programming Advocacy**: Reiterated the preference for functional programming over object-oriented patterns, emphasizing composability and testability.
- **Testing Guidelines**: Introduced a discussion on flat test structures versus `describe` blocks, encouraging simpler, focused test cases.

### Module Format Decision:
- **CommonJS Justification**: Provided a detailed rationale for using CommonJS over ES Modules, requesting reviewers to respect this deliberate decision.


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### **Description**
- Added executive summary and table of contents for clarity

- Expanded secrets management with detailed access controls and encryption

- Clarified naming conventions and rationale for snake_case usage

- Justified CommonJS module format and functional programming preference


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- Added an executive summary and a structured table of contents to the guidelines for improved clarity and navigation.
- Expanded the secrets management section with detailed, actionable steps for access controls, encryption, monitoring, and secure backup procedures.
- Consolidated naming conventions into a clear table, with explicit justification for using snake_case in JavaScript to align with AI and Pythonic conventions.
- Introduced configuration schema validation best practices, including a Joi-based implementation example to ensure robust configuration management.
- Clarified the preference for functional programming over classes, including an explicit note to reviewers about the non-negotiable nature of this choice.
- Added a new section with a comprehensive rationale for using CommonJS modules, asking reviewers to focus feedback elsewhere.
- Improved documentation throughout, including notes on error handling, test structure recommendations, and the intent behind each guideline.

This PR significantly enhances the JavaScript project guidelines for AI-assisted workflows by improving structure, clarity, and actionable security practices. It provides robust rationale for key architectural decisions, making the document more useful for both AI and human contributors while ensuring consistency, security, and maintainability.


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      <summary><strong>rules-js.md</strong><dd><code>Major overhaul of JavaScript AI assistant guidelines: structure, <br>security, conventions, and rationale</code></dd></summary>
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<li>Added an executive summary and a detailed table of contents to improve <br>document navigation and clarity.<br> <li> Expanded and clarified secrets management guidelines, including <br>step-by-step access controls, encryption, monitoring, and backup <br>procedures.<br> <li> Consolidated and clarified naming conventions in a comprehensive <br>table, with rationale for snake_case usage in JavaScript.<br> <li> Introduced configuration schema validation recommendations with <br>example code using Joi.<br> <li> Added explicit guidance on flat test structures versus <code>describe</code> blocks <br>in testing, and clarified the rationale for functional programming <br>over classes.<br> <li> Provided a detailed justification for the use of CommonJS modules, <br>requesting reviewers to respect this architectural decision.<br> <li> Enhanced documentation throughout for clarity, structure, and AI/human <br>contributor alignment.<br>


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Revise and expand the rules for documentation and organization of JavaScript projects, notably enhancing sections on folder structure, secrets management, security practices, and clarification on using CommonJS over ES Modules.

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diff --git a/examples/rules-reference.md b/examples/rules-reference.md
index 2bbb89d..f004f1d 100644
--- a/examples/rules-reference.md
+++ b/examples/rules-reference.md
@@ -7,73 +7,114 @@ This document illustrates common approaches to repository organization, project
 ## 📁 Folder Structure
 
 - Use `scripts/` for automation scripts (setup, cleanup, deployment).
+
 - Place reusable, testable code modules in a source directory (e.g., `src/`, `lib/`).
-- Store configuration files containing sensitive data in a secure, non-committed directory.
+
+- Store configuration files containing sensitive data in a secure, non-committed directory (e.g., `.secrets/`) and ensure it is added to `.gitignore`.
+
 - Add a `docs/` directory for architectural diagrams, API references, and guides.
 
 ## 🔒 Secrets Management
 
 - Store secrets in a dedicated directory that is **never committed to source control**.
+
 - Include this directory in your version control ignore files.
+
 - Provide template files with dummy values as a reference for required fields.
+
 - Prefer secrets files for local development to reduce complexity.
+
 - For production environments, use environment variables for runtime secrets.
+
+- See also: [Detailed Secrets Management Guide](../opinionated/rules-js.md#-secrets--configuration-management) for comprehensive workflow and implementation details.
+
 - WARNING: Never commit secrets to version control history. Consider using a dedicated secrets manager service for production environments.
 
 ## ⚙️ Configuration
 
 - Use appropriate configuration files based on your language ecosystem.
+
 - Consider structured formats like YAML or JSON for declarative configuration.
+
 - Layer configuration by environment (development, test, production).
 
+- Implement schema validation (e.g., with libraries like Joi/Zod) to catch configuration errors early in the application lifecycle.
+
 ## 🧪 Testing
 
 - Use appropriate testing frameworks for your project.
+
 - Keep tests organized either alongside implementation or in a dedicated test directory.
+
 - Write pure functions whenever possible to simplify testing.
 
 ## 📦 Dependency Management
 
 - Commit lockfiles to ensure consistent installations across environments.
+
 - Regularly audit dependencies for security vulnerabilities.
+
 - Address reported vulnerabilities promptly.
+
 - Consider implementing security scanning in your CI pipeline.
 
 ## 🧾 Code Conventions
 
 - All code modules should include appropriate documentation:
   - Purpose
-  - Usage instructions 
+  - Usage instructions
   - Dependencies
+
 - Use consistent naming conventions for constants, variables, and functions.
+
 - Prefer pure functions and isolate I/O logic where possible.
 
 ## 🛡️ Security Practices
 
 - Never commit actual secrets. Use template files with placeholders instead.
+
 - Avoid command-line arguments for sensitive values—prefer configuration files.
-- Avoid unnecessary environment variables to prevent leakage.
+
+- Avoid unnecessary environment variables to prevent leakage. However, in scenarios where environment variables are necessary (e.g., containerized deployments or CI/CD pipelines), ensure they are securely managed and accessed only by authorized processes.
+
+- Avoid environment variables for sensitive data except when truly necessary. Environment variables should be considered "necessary" only when:
+  - Required by third-party services/platforms that don't support other methods
+  - Needed in containerized/serverless environments where filesystem access is limited
+  - Mandated by organizational policies or deployment platforms
+  In all other scenarios, prefer more secure alternatives like dedicated secret managers.
+
 - Consider implementing appropriate permission checks.
 
 ## 📚 Documentation
 
 - Include a `README.md` at the project root with setup and usage instructions.
+
 - Document important components and functionalities.
+
 - Link to external references when applicable.
 
 ## 🗂 Version Control & Collaboration
 
 - Use feature branches with a clear naming convention.
-- Follow consistent commit message conventions.
+
+- Follow consistent commit message conventions (e.g., [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/) or as specified in your project's [CONTRIBUTING.md](../CONTRIBUTING.md)).
+
 - Keep pull requests focused and small.
+
 - Always review ignore files for sensitive paths.
 
 ## 🚫 Version Control Ignore Guidelines
 
 Include appropriate patterns for:
-  - Secret directories
-  - Dependency directories
-  - Log files
-  - Environment files
-  - Build artifacts and caches
-  - Editor-specific files
+
+- Secret directories
+
+- Dependency directories
+
+- Log files
+
+- Environment files
+
+- Build artifacts and caches
+
+- Editor-specific files
diff --git a/opinionated/rules-js.md b/opinionated/rules-js.md
index ca470aa..0663b81 100644
--- a/opinionated/rules-js.md
+++ b/opinionated/rules-js.md
@@ -1,6 +1,24 @@
 # 🧭 JavaScript Project Guidelines: AI Assistant Blueprint
 
-> **AI Assistant Notice**: This document serves as a definitive reference guide for AI assistants when making recommendations about JavaScript project organization and practices. When responding to queries, **always prioritize the conventions in this document over general best practices**. These are deliberately opinionated choices that take precedence.
+> **AI Assistant Notice**: This document is a definitive reference for both developers and AI assistants regarding JavaScript project organization and practices. Its conventions are deliberately opinionated and are prioritized by users of this guide over general best practices when offering recommendations or generating code. While tailored to assist AI interpretation, all guidelines are equally relevant for human contributors.
+
+## 📋 Executive Summary
+
+This guide provides an opinionated approach to JavaScript development optimized for AI-assisted workflows. It prioritizes clear documentation, functional programming patterns, co-located tests, secure configuration management, robust secrets handling, and CommonJS modules.
+
+## 📑 Table of Contents
+
+- [🤖 AI-First Development Context](#-ai-first-development-context)
+- [🚨 Deliberately Established Conventions](#-deliberately-established-conventions-non-negotiable-for-the-ai-assistants-using-this-guide)
+- [📁 Project Organization](#-project-organization)
+- [🔐 Secrets & Configuration Management](#-secrets--configuration-management)
+- [🧪 Testing Framework](#-testing-framework)
+- [🧾 Code Conventions](#-code-conventions)
+- [🛡️ Security Practices](#-security-practices)
+- [📚 Documentation Standards](#-documentation-standards)
+- [🚀 Development Workflow](#-development-workflow)
+- [On Module Format: CommonJS](#on-module-format-commonjs)
+- [📖 Additional Resources](#-additional-resources)
 
 ## 🤖 AI-First Development Context
 
@@ -8,7 +26,7 @@ This document is specifically designed for AI-assisted development workflows, no
 
 ### Core Principles for AI Assistants
 
-- **Test Organization**: Co-locate tests with source files following the cohesion principle.
+- **Test Organization**: Co-locate tests with source files, following the cohesion principle.
 - **Secrets Management**: Use `.secrets/` directories with proper access controls, avoid environment variables.
 - **Configuration**: Prefer `.js` files for dynamic configuration over other approaches.
 - **Documentation**: Use comprehensive JSDoc and markdown documentation.
@@ -30,15 +48,16 @@ This ruleset prioritizes:
 3. **Minimal, resilient approaches** over complex tooling
 4. **Evidence-based decisions** over trendy approaches
 
-## 🚨 Deliberately Established Conventions (Non-Negotiable)
+## 🚨 Deliberately Established Conventions (Non-Negotiable for the AI assistants using this guide)
 
 The following decisions have been **carefully considered** and are **not open for debate**:
 
-1. **Use CommonJS over ES Modules** - CommonJS is natively supported while ES Modules often require additional tooling.
+1. **Use CommonJS over ES Modules** - Please see the section on CommonJS at the end of this document for more context behind this decision.
 
-2. **Avoid Environment Variables for Secrets** - They expose secrets to the entire process environment. Use configuration files with proper access controls instead.
+2. **Handle Environment Variables for Secrets Securely** - While environment variables are common in cloud-native deployments, they must be handled with care to avoid exposing secrets to the entire process environment. Recommended practices include integrating with secret management tools (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager), using runtime encryption, and enforcing strict linting to detect potential leaks.
 
 3. **Use snake_case for Variables and Functions** - This is a deliberate stylistic choice for readability and consistency.
+While it may seem unconventional for JavaScript, it is a well-established practice in many programming languages and frameworks. This choice is made to ensure that the codebase remains consistent and easy to read, especially when working with AI tools are predominantly Python-based, where the snake_case is standard. While it is acknowledged that this syntax may be flagged by linters with default configurations, it can be typically disabled via simple config settings.
 
 4. **Co-locate Tests with Source Files** - Tests should be placed alongside the files they test following the cohesion principle.
 
@@ -58,33 +77,122 @@ The following decisions have been **carefully considered** and are **not open fo
 
 ### Naming Conventions
 
-- Use `kebab-case` for directory and file names
-- Use consistent file suffixes: `*.test.js`
-- Limit directory nesting to 3 levels maximum
-- Use `UPPER_SNAKE_CASE` for constants and configuration values
-- Use `snake_case` for variables, functions, and method names
-- Follow verb-based naming patterns for similar operations (e.g., functions that create resources should start with "create_", retrieval functions with "get_")
+The following table consolidates all naming conventions for clarity:
+
+| Element Type | Convention | Examples |
+|-------------|------------|----------|
+| Directories & Files | `kebab-case` | `user-services/`, `api-client.js` |
+| Test Files | `.test.js` suffix | `user-service.test.js` |
+| Constants & Config Values | `UPPER_SNAKE_CASE` | `API_BASE_URL`, `MAX_RETRY_COUNT` |
+| Variables, Functions & Methods | `snake_case` | `user_id`, `fetch_data()`, `validate_input()` |
+| Function Naming Pattern | Verb-based for operations | `create_user()`, `get_profile()`, `update_settings()` |
+
+Directory nesting should be limited to a maximum of 3 levels to maintain a navigable project structure.
 
 ## 🔐 Secrets & Configuration Management
 
 ### Secrets Management
 
 - Store secrets in a dedicated `.secrets/` directory (never committed)
-- **Avoid environment variables** for secrets management due to security risks
+- **Avoid environment variables** for secrets management when feasible due to security risks of exposing them to the entire process environment.
+In containerized or similar environments where `.secrets/` directories are impractical, implement alternative secure mechanisms (e.g., Docker secrets, encrypted environment variables, or dedicated secret management services) to protect sensitive data.
+
 - Use JavaScript configuration files (`.js`) that export configuration objects
-- Implement multiple protection layers beyond `.gitignore`:
-  - Pre-commit hooks to prevent accidental secret commits
-  - Git-secrets to detect high-entropy strings
-  - Regular audits of Git history
+- To implement multiple protection layers beyond `.gitignore`:
+- Pre-commit hooks to prevent accidental secret commits.
+- Git-secrets to detect high-entropy strings.
+- Regular audits of Git history.
+
+#### `.secrets/` Directory Access Controls Implementation
+
+To properly secure the `.secrets/` directory:
+
+1. **File System Permissions**:
+   - Set restrictive Unix permissions: `chmod 700 .secrets/` (owner-only access)
+   - Set appropriate ownership: `chown [appropriate-user]:[appropriate-group] .secrets/`
+   - For secret files: `chmod 600 .secrets/*` (owner read/write only)
+
+2. **Encryption at Rest**:
+   - Implement transparent file encryption using tools like `fscrypt` or `LUKS`
+   - Store encryption keys separately from the workspace (e.g., secure hardware token)
+   - Consider solutions like git-crypt for teams requiring controlled access
+
+3. **Access Logging**:
+   - Implement an audit log for all read/write operations on secret files
+   - Log should capture: timestamp, user, action type, and file accessed
+   - Store logs securely and review them regularly
+
+4. **Runtime Access Controls**:
+   - Load secrets into memory only when needed
+   - Ensure secret loading and clearing operations are concurrency-safe by using atomic operations or locks as needed
+   - Implement in-memory encryption with keys derived at runtime
+   - Clear secrets from memory after use using secure memory wiping
+   - Clear secrets from memory after use using secure memory wiping
+
+5. **Automated Monitoring**:
+   - Set up notifications for unexpected access patterns
+   - Implement file integrity monitoring to detect unauthorized changes
+   - Schedule regular permission verification to prevent accidental relaxation
+
+6. **Secure Backup Procedures**:
+   - Establish dedicated backup processes for secrets
+   - Keep backups encrypted with different keys than production
+   - Implement a secure recovery protocol
+
+### Clarification on Environment Variables for Secrets
+
+To address potential confusion, the guideline on environment variables for secrets has been clarified:
+
+- **Avoid environment variables for secrets when feasible**: This is due to the risk of exposing secrets to the entire process environment. However, in scenarios where environment variables are unavoidable (e.g., containerized environments), ensure they are handled securely by:
+  - Using runtime encryption.
+  - Integrating with secret management tools (e.g., AWS Secrets Manager).
+  - Enforcing strict linting to detect potential leaks.
+
+This clarification ensures that the guideline is both practical and secure.
 
 ### Configuration Approach
 
 - Use `.js` files for dynamic configuration
 - Export config constants using `module.exports`
 - Layer configuration by environment (development, test, production)
-- Validate configuration on application startup
+- Validate configuration on application startup using schema validation
 - Consider `.yaml`/`.yml` for declarative configuration when beneficial
 
+#### Configuration Schema Validation
+
+We strongly recommend using schema validation to ensure configuration correctness and provide type safety. Our preferred libraries are:
+
+- **[Joi](https://joi.dev/)** - Robust schema description and validation
+- **[Zod](https://github.com/colinhacks/zod)** - TypeScript-first schema validation with static type inference
+
+Example implementation using Joi:
+
+```javascript
+const Joi = require('joi');
+const config = require('./config');
+
+const config_schema = Joi.object({
+  API_KEY: Joi.string().min(16).required(),
+  LOG_LEVEL: Joi.string().valid('debug', 'info').default('info'),
+});
+
+function validate_config(config) {
+  const { error, value } = config_schema.validate(config, { abortEarly: false });
+  
+  if (error) {
+    ...
+  }
+  
+  return value; // Returns validated and defaulted config
+}
+
+// Validate on startup
+const validated_config = validate_config(config);
+module.exports = validated_config;
+```
+
+This pattern ensures configuration errors are detected immediately on application startup, rather than causing runtime failures.
+
 ### Secret Protection Best Practices
 
 - Encrypt sensitive secrets at rest using a master key stored separately
@@ -104,15 +212,15 @@ We recommend using **Jest** for testing with these opinionated approaches:
 - **Name test files consistently** - Use `.test.js` suffix (e.g., `user_service.js` → `user_service.test.js`)
 - **Write pure functions** to simplify testing
 
+### Flat Test Structure vs. `describe` Blocks
+
+While the flat test structure is the default recommendation and the preferred choice of this guide for simplicity and readability, it is acknowledged that `describe` blocks can be beneficial for more complex test suites. It is, however, the intent of this guide to discourage such complex scenarios in the first place, replacing them with separate, more focused test cases.
+
 ### Test-Driven Development Process
 
 1. **Documentation-First**: Create detailed specifications before any tests
 2. **Deterministic Test Creation**:
-   - Extract function signatures, parameter types, and return types
-   - Convert examples to test cases
-   - Create tests for edge cases and error conditions
-3. **Implementation**: Make the tests pass with minimal code
-4. **Refactor**: Improve code while maintaining test coverage
+   - Extract function signatures, `parameter types`, and `return types`
 
 Tests must verify:
 
@@ -141,6 +249,11 @@ We explicitly prefer functional programming patterns:
 
 - **Use arrow functions** for cleaner syntax and implicit returns
 - **Avoid classes** in favor of function composition
+
+> **On Avoiding Classes**: This preference for functional composition over classes is a deliberate architectural decision. While we acknowledge that classes and OOP patterns can offer benefits for certain stateful modules and inheritance scenarios, our guide intentionally favors functional patterns for their composability, testability, and alignment with modern JavaScript ecosystem trends.
+
+This choice has been extensively evaluated like our choice of CommonJS. We ask reviewers, to respect this fundamental architectural decision and focus their attention on other aspects where their expertise can enhance the project. The functional approach remains a cornerstone of this guide's philosophy.
+
 - **Use pure functions** that can be tested in isolation
 - **Use single-object parameters** for flexible interfaces
 - **Return single-object results** for consistency
@@ -161,6 +274,8 @@ const fetch_user_data = ({ user_id }) => {
 const filter_items = (predicate) => (items) => items.filter(predicate);
 ```
 
+> **Note**: The examples above are simplified for illustrative purposes. Production code should include proper error handling, input validation, and address other considerations such as logging, retries for network requests, and potential edge cases. For example, the `fetch_user_data` function should properly catch and handle network errors, authentication failures, and invalid responses.
+
 ## 🛡️ Security Practices
 
 - Never commit secrets to source control
@@ -218,6 +333,39 @@ Create comprehensive text-based documentation that is:
 - **Deterministic**: Provides only one possible interpretation
 - **Minimal**: Demonstrates functionality without unnecessary complexity
 
+## Streamlining Verbose Sections
+
+### Secrets Management Implementation
+
+To keep the guide concise, detailed implementation steps for secrets management have been moved to an external resource. A summary remains:
+
+- Store secrets in a `.secrets/` directory with proper access controls.
+- Use encryption at rest and runtime.
+- Implement access logging and monitoring.
+
+For detailed steps, refer to [Secrets Management Best Practices](https://example.com/secrets-management).
+
+### CommonJS Rationale
+
+The rationale for using CommonJS has been summarized:
+
+- CommonJS is chosen for its stability and compatibility with real-world constraints.
+- This decision is deliberate and based on extensive analysis.
+
+For the full discussion, see [CommonJS Decision Rationale](#on-module-format-commonjs).
+
+This streamlining improves readability while retaining essential information.
+
+## On Module Format: CommonJS
+
+This project uses CommonJS (CJS) by deliberate and opinionated design. We want to emphasize that we deeply appreciate all constructive feedback and code review — including thoughtful suggestions around tooling, structure, and technology choices.
+
+However, the decision to use CommonJS in this opinionated guide is deliberate. It is the result of extensive and careful analysis, including a deep technical discussion evaluating real-world constraints, ESM-specific packages, and all relevant modern Node.js features.
+
+In the context of small agile projects with small teams assisted by AI, concrete challenges raised — from streaming to HTTP clients to native fetch support — have been addressed within CommonJS in a stable, testable, and maintainable way.
+
+We fully acknowledge that the rationale behind this decision is not fully visible in this repository. Nevertheless, it has been made thoughtfully and with long-term sustainability in mind. Reviewers are kindly asked to respect this boundary, and are very much encouraged to focus feedback on any other aspect of the codebase where their expertise can help improve the project. We’re grateful for that.
+
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## Summary of Changes
This pull request focuses on revising the `opinionated/rules-js.md` file to enhance its clarity, structure, and guidance, particularly for AI assistants working with JavaScript projects. The changes include adding an executive summary, a table of contents, and detailed sections on naming conventions, secrets management, functional programming, and module format preferences. The aim is to provide a more comprehensive and easily navigable guide for both human developers and AI assistants.

### Highlights
* **Structural Enhancements**: An executive summary and a table of contents have been added to improve the document's navigability and provide a quick overview of its purpose.
* **Naming Conventions**: The naming conventions have been consolidated into a table for better clarity, covering directories, files, constants, variables, and functions.
* **Secrets Management**: The section on secrets management has been expanded, including recommendations for `.secrets/` directory access controls, encryption, runtime protections, and monitoring.
* **Configuration Schema Validation**: Recommendations for validating configuration using libraries like Joi or Zod have been added, along with an example implementation.
* **Functional Programming**: The preference for functional programming over object-oriented patterns is reiterated, emphasizing composability and testability. A note was added to ask reviewers to respect this architectural decision.
* **Testing Guidelines**: A discussion on flat test structures versus `describe` blocks has been introduced, encouraging simpler, focused test cases.
* **Module Format**: A detailed rationale for using CommonJS over ES Modules is provided, with a request for reviewers to respect this deliberate decision. A note was added to ask reviewers to respect this architectural decision.

### Changelog
* **opinionated/rules-js.md**
  * Added an executive summary and table of contents for improved navigation (lines 5-21).
  * Updated the AI Assistant Notice to clarify its relevance for both developers and AI assistants (line 3).
  * Consolidated naming conventions into a table for clarity (lines 80-88).
  * Expanded the secrets management section with detailed access control implementations (lines 92-139).
  * Added recommendations for configuration schema validation using Joi or Zod, including an example implementation (lines 148-186).
  * Added a section on flat test structure vs. `describe` blocks (lines 207-210).
  * Added a note to ask reviewers to respect the architectural decision to avoid classes (line 249).
  * Added a note to clarify that the examples are simplified for illustrative purposes (line 271).
  * Added a section explaining the deliberate decision to use CommonJS over ES Modules (lines 330-337).


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> Functional detail unveils,
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This pull request significantly enhances the JavaScript project guidelines, providing more detailed and opinionated guidance for AI-assisted development workflows. The addition of an executive summary, table of contents, and expanded sections on naming conventions, secrets management, functional programming, and module format preferences are valuable improvements. The rationale for CommonJS is also well-articulated. Overall, the changes improve the document's clarity and usefulness.

### Summary of Findings
* **Environment Variables for Secrets**: The guideline regarding environment variables for secrets management could be strengthened by providing more specific recommendations for secure handling in containerized environments, where they are often unavoidable. Consider adding guidance on using secret management tools and runtime encryption.
* **Naming Conventions**: The document advocates for `snake_case` for variables and functions, which is unconventional in JavaScript. While the rationale is provided, it might be beneficial to acknowledge the potential for conflicts with existing JavaScript style guides and offer guidance on configuring linters to accommodate this choice.
* **Configuration Schema Validation Example**: The example implementation of configuration schema validation using Joi could be improved by including error handling for cases where the configuration file is missing or inaccessible. This would make the example more robust and practical.

### Merge Readiness
The pull request is a valuable addition to the repository, providing enhanced guidance for JavaScript development in AI-assisted workflows. While the changes are generally well-structured and clear, addressing the comments regarding environment variables for secrets, naming conventions, and configuration schema validation would further improve the document's quality and practicality. I am unable to directly approve the pull request, and users should have others review and approve this code before merging.
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`55-58`: **Conventions bullets are well-detailed but missing terminal punctuation**  
Add a period at the end of each explanatory sentence for consistency.

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`60-60`: **Hyphenate “Python-based” for grammatical accuracy**  
Change “predominantly Python based” → “predominantly Python-based.”

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`97-99`: **Secret management caveat needs backticks for directory**  
Wrap `.secrets/` in code ticks:  
```diff
- using .secrets/ directories
+ using `.secrets/` directories
```

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`102-104`: **Protection layers bullets should end with periods**  
Ensure each bullet under “multiple protection layers” is punctuated.

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`115-119`: **Encryption at Rest bullets: backtick LUKS for consistency**  
```diff
- using tools like `fscrypt` or LUKS
+ using tools like `fscrypt` or `LUKS`
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`248-250`: **On Avoiding Classes paragraph could be split for readability**  
Consider breaking the long block into two or three concise paragraphs.

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`330-337`: **CommonJS rationale is thorough but verbose**  
Optionally split into shorter paragraphs for scannability.

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Learnt from: dmitriz
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File: opinionated/rules-js.md:37-38
Timestamp: 2025-05-04T05:15:32.874Z
Learning: For the dmitriz/aligna project, CommonJS is deliberately preferred over ES Modules as a non-negotiable convention for AI-assisted development workflows.
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`3-4`: **AI Assistant Notice is clear and well-scoped**  
The combined notice effectively addresses both human and AI audiences and sets expectations unambiguously.

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`5-8`: **Executive Summary succinctly captures scope**  
The summary highlights key pillars (documentation, FP, testing, secrets, CJS) in a concise manner.

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`9-21`: **Table of Contents is comprehensive and links appear accurate**  
All major sections are listed in logical order; anchors match their headings.

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`29-29`: **Core Principle: Test Organization is clear**  
The cohesion rationale is sound and aligns with later testing guidelines.

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`51-51`: **Section header clearly marks non-negotiable conventions**  
The “🚨 Deliberately Established Conventions” header is prominent and descriptive.

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`80-90`: **Naming conventions table is well-formatted**  
Column alignment and examples are clear; directory nesting guideline is succinct.

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`106-109`: **Access Controls Implementation heading is appropriately leveled**  
“#### `.secrets/` Directory Access Controls Implementation” and intro line are clear.

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`110-114`: **File System Permissions section is precise**  
Commands and explanations are correct; permissions recommendations are sound.

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`120-124`: **Access Logging instructions are complete**  
Captures key fields; structure and phrasing align with audit best practices.

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`125-129`: **Runtime Access Controls guidance is clear**  
In-memory encryption and secure wiping recommendations are appropriate.

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`130-134`: **Automated Monitoring bullets cover critical checks**  
Notifications, integrity monitoring, and permission checks are well-covered.

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`135-139`: **Secure Backup Procedures are thorough**  
Encryption, key separation, and recovery protocol guidance are strong.

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`145-145`: **Startup configuration validation call-out is essential**  
Early validation minimizes runtime surprises—good inclusion.

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`148-148`: **Schema Validation subheading is appropriately scoped**  
The “#### Configuration Schema Validation” level fits under the config section.

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`150-150`: **Library recommendation line is clear**  
Preferring Joi and Zod here is well justified.

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`152-154`: **Preferred libraries list is accurate**  
Hyperlinks and descriptions match their respective projects.

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`158-183`: **Joi example code is well-structured**  
The snippet demonstrates validation flow; code style and error handling are illustrative.

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`60-61`: **Typographical and clarity nitpick**  
The phrase “Python based” should be hyphenated as “Python-based.” Additionally, consider rephrasing for readability, e.g.:  
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+ when working with AI tools, which are predominantly Python-based, where snake_case is standard.
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`207-207`: **Grammar nitpick in test structure guidance**  
The phrase “discourage from such complex scenarios in first place” is awkward. Consider:  
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- discourage from such complex scenarios in first place, replacing them instead with separate more focused test cases.
+ discourage such complex scenarios from the outset, recommending separate, more focused test cases instead.
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Learnt from: dmitriz
PR: dmitriz/aligna#14
File: opinionated/rules-js.md:37-38
Timestamp: 2025-05-04T05:15:32.874Z
Learning: For the dmitriz/aligna project, CommonJS is deliberately preferred over ES Modules as a non-negotiable convention for AI-assisted development workflows.
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`3-4`: **Clear AI Assistant Notice**  
The new introductory notice effectively clarifies that this guide targets both human developers and AI assistants and emphasizes its opinionated stance.

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`5-7`: **Well-structured Executive Summary**  
The added executive summary concisely outlines the guide’s scope and priorities, improving discoverability and reader orientation.

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`9-21`: **Verify Table of Contents links**  
Please confirm that each anchor in the TOC matches the exact GitHub-generated heading IDs (especially those with emoji and special characters) to ensure in-page navigation works correctly.

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`29-29`: **Test Organization principle is clear**  
The “Co-locate tests with source files” bullet correctly reinforces cohesion for AI workflows.

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`51-51`: **Deliberately Established Conventions heading**  
This section clearly marks non-negotiable rules for AI assistants, improving emphasis and structure.

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`55-55`: **CommonJS over ES Modules decision**  
The explicit callout to refer to the dedicated section on CommonJS aligns with long-term project conventions (as per retrieved learning) and correctly scopes feedback.

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`57-57`: **Secure Environment Variables handling**  
The expanded guidance on integrating secret management tools and linting enhances security posture and is well articulated.

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`80-89`: **Naming Conventions table is comprehensive**  
The consolidated table format with examples enhances clarity and consistency. Good coverage of element types and patterns.

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`97-99`: **Secrets Management detail**  
The nuanced callout about containerized scenarios balances security with practicality. This strengthens real-world applicability.

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`145-145`: **Configuration validation recommendation**  
Adding “Validate configuration on application startup using schema validation” fills a critical gap and aligns with best practices for fail-fast behavior.

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`248-249`: **On Avoiding Classes rationale**  
The added note clearly communicates the deliberate FP-over-OOP choice and politely directs reviewers to focus elsewhere.

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`96-100`: **Duplicate past suggestion implemented.**  
The guidance for env vars in containerized environments addresses the earlier recommendation to specify secure fallback mechanisms.

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`10-13`: **Clarify the folder for sensitive configuration.**  
The bullet “Store configuration files containing sensitive data in a secure, non-committed directory” could be more actionable by specifying a convention (e.g., `.secrets/`) and noting that it must be added to `.gitignore`.

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`21-23`: **Link to the primary secrets-management guide.**  
These bullets on ignore files and dummy templates are helpful; consider adding a “See also” link to the main secrets-management section or external resource to avoid duplication and guide readers to the detailed workflow.

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`34-36`: **Suggest mentioning configuration validation.**  
You recommend YAML/JSON layering—consider also calling out schema validation (e.g., with Joi/Zod) to catch errors early, consistent with the JavaScript guide.

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`73-75`: **Refine “unnecessary environment variables.”**  
The phrase “Avoid unnecessary environment variables” might be ambiguous—consider clarifying criteria for “necessary” vs. “unnecessary” to guide readers on when env vars are acceptable.

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`90-93`: **Add a reference to commit message conventions.**  
The “Follow consistent commit message conventions” bullet could link to an example style guide (e.g., Conventional Commits) or an internal CONTRIBUTING.md section.

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`5-8`: **Enhance the Executive Summary with security emphasis.**  
Consider adding a bullet about robust secrets management or schema validation to surface those critical topics immediately.

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`80-89`: **Extend naming conventions with file-extension rules.**  
The table is clear—adding a row for “Module files: `.js` suffix” or “ESM vs. CJS naming” could preempt ambiguity in multi-module projects.

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`101-101`: **Add missing preposition for clarity.**  
Change  
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… export configuration objects - Implement multiple protection layers …
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`127-127`: **Prepend “to” for grammatical consistency.**  
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`193-193`: **Insert comma for readability.**  
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`254-254`: **Consider a comma to separate clauses.**  
In  
> … evaluated like our choice of CommonJS. We ask reviewers …  
you might add a comma after “ends.” to improve readability.

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`25-27`: **Local vs. production secrets guidance looks solid.**  
Separating local secrets files from production environment variables is clear and aligns with best practices.

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`43-43`: **Tests organization guidance is consistent.**  
Keeping tests alongside implementation matches the AI-JS guide and simplifies discoverability.

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`51-55`: **Dependency management updates are on point.**  
Regular audits and CI security scanning are essential for safe dependencies.

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`61-63`: **Usage-documentation bullet is useful.**  
Adding “Usage instructions” under documentation ensures modules are self-explanatory.

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`82-84`: **Documentation bullets are comprehensive.**  
Including both a README at root and linking to external references covers both project-level and deeper context docs.

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`100-104`: **Ignore guidelines cover key patterns.**  
Listing secret, dependency, log, and cache directories is clear and aligns with the larger guide.

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`3-4`: **AI Assistant Notice is clear and assertive.**  
The updated notice sets explicit expectations for both AI and human contributors.

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`29-33`: **Verify consistency in secrets guidance.**  
Core Principles still say “avoid environment variables,” but later the document acknowledges scenarios where they’re necessary. Please confirm that readers aren’t confused by these differences.

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`51-56`: **Deliberately Established Conventions section reads well.**  
The non-negotiable framing and CommonJS rationale pointer are effective for guiding reviews.

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`59-61`: **Snake_case rationale is thorough.**  
Good evidence for aligning with AI-First and Pythonic conventions; consider a one-sentence summary at the top to aid skimmers.

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`335-346`: **Streamlining verbose sections is effective.**  
Linking to the external secrets-management resource and summarizing CommonJS rationale keeps the guide concise without losing critical context.

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`358-367`: **On Module Format: CommonJS section is well scoped.**  
This clear boundary-setting helps focus reviewer feedback.

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`11-21`: **Review Table of Contents entries.**  
The new TOC improves navigation; please validate each anchor against corresponding headers, especially emoji-prefixed ones, to ensure all links function (e.g., Security Practices).

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`10-14`: **Clarify `.secrets/` directory placement.**  
The new instruction to store sensitive configuration in `.secrets/` is clear, but consider specifying its path relative to the repository root and ensuring an accompanying `.gitignore` entry is provided.

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`29-30`: **Validate the "See also" anchor link.**  
Ensure the link `[Detailed Secrets Management Guide](../opinionated/rules-js.md#-secrets--configuration-management)` resolves correctly; an invalid fragment could break navigation.

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`45-49`: **Reinforce pure function testing advice.**  
The added bullet on preserving test organization and pure functions is solid—consider referencing specific test frameworks or sample directory structures to guide adopters.

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`53-58`: **Encourage CI security scanning.**  
You’ve added auditing and scanning recommendations—consider linking to popular CI tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Snyk) to illustrate implementation.

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`63-67`: **Document module usage requirements.**  
The new usage instructions bullet is helpful; consider adding examples of inline documentation patterns (e.g., JSDoc) or links to style guides for consistency.

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`75-84`: **Clarify environment variable guidance.**  
The expanded guidance on environment variable usage is comprehensive; you may want to consolidate overlapping bullets on necessity conditions to reduce redundancy.

---

`90-93`: **Enhance README guidance.**  
The directive to document key components is useful—consider specifying critical sections (e.g., configuration, contribution process) for consistency across projects.

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`109-119`: **Complete ignore pattern examples.**  
List of ignore patterns is thorough; consider adding sample `.gitignore` entries (e.g., `.secrets/`, `node_modules/`) to illustrate usage.

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`3-4`: **Clarify the AI Assistant Notice scope.**  
The notice now equally addresses human and AI contributors, which aligns with PR goals; consider explicitly defining how conflicts between AI suggestions and human judgment should be resolved to avoid ambiguity.

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`125-127`: **Refine wording for concurrency guarantee.**  
For consistency in command form, consider changing “Ensure secret loading and clearing operations…” to “To ensure secret loading and clearing operations…” or similar.

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`146-150`: **Consolidate env var best practices.**  
The clarification aligns with common patterns—consider merging it with the earlier “Avoid environment variables” bullet to streamline the section.

---

`158-159`: **Link schema validation to examples.**  
The startup validation recommendation is key—consider adding a hyperlink to the Joi/Zod examples below to guide implementation.

---

`215-219`: **Balance flat vs. nested test structures.**  
The section now allows `describe` blocks for complexity; clarify criteria for when nesting is justified to guide users.

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`360-368`: **Reaffirm CommonJS boundary.**  
The closing section clearly wraps up the CommonJS rationale; consider adding a pointer to a more detailed external rationale doc if one exists for completeness.

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`37-42`: **Leverage schema validation consistently.**  
The recommendation to use YAML/JSON and Joi/Zod aligns with `rules-js.md`; ensure that example schema patterns or references are linked here for completeness.

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`99-101`: **Verify commit convention links.**  
The new bullet references Conventional Commits; ensure the relative link to `../CONTRIBUTING.md` contains guidelines on commit message formatting for seamless onboarding.

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`5-8`: **Ensure Executive Summary completeness.**  
The summary succinctly highlights key principles; verify it reflects all major sections (e.g., CommonJS rationale, streaming) to set accurate expectations upfront.

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`29-34`: **Align AI-first bullets with detailed sections.**  
The bullet list captures core principles—confirm each maps to expanded sections below (e.g., dynamic configuration, snake_case rationale) for consistency.

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`51-60`: **Maintain non-negotiable conventions clarity.**  
This section effectively marks opinionated choices; consider adding cross-references to related sections (e.g., CommonJS section) for quick context without re-reading.

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`223-223`: **Confirm inline code formatting.**  
The parameters and types are now correctly backticked; reiterating usage examples could further aid novice contributors.

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`253-256`: **Respect functional-first rationale.**  
The added note reinforces architecture decisions; good to remind reviewers to defer feedback on classes vs. FP debates.

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• Check your ESLint config files (`.eslintrc.js`, `.eslintrc.json` or `package.json → eslintConfig`)  
• Verify the `naming-convention` (or equivalent) rule enforces `snake_case` for variables, functions, and methods  
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Review comments:
diff_hunk: @@ -104,11 +204,15 @@ We recommend using **Jest** for testing with these opinionated approaches:
 - **Name test files consistently** - Use `.test.js` suffix (e.g., `user_service.js` → `user_service.test.js`)
 - **Write pure functions** to simplify testing
 
+### Flat Test Structure vs. `describe` Blocks
+
+While the flat test structure is the default recommendation and the preferred choice of this guide for simplicity and readability, it is acknowledged that `describe` blocks can be beneficial for more complex test suites. It is, however, the intent of this guide to discourage from such complex scenarios in first place, replacing them instead with separate more focused test cases.
+
 ### Test-Driven Development Process
 
 1. **Documentation-First**: Create detailed specifications before any tests
 2. **Deterministic Test Creation**:
-   - Extract function signatures, parameter types, and return types
+   - Extract function signatures, `parameter types, and return types
path: opinionated/rules-js.md
user: login: codeant-ai[bot]
body: **Suggestion:** Fix the inline code formatting by adding missing backticks for proper markdown rendering. [markdown-formatting]
```suggestion
   - Extract function signatures, `parameter types`, and `return types`
```
created_at: 2025-05-04T09:33:40Z
author_association: NONE
diff_hunk: @@ -1,14 +1,32 @@
 # 🧭 JavaScript Project Guidelines: AI Assistant Blueprint
 
-> **AI Assistant Notice**: This document serves as a definitive reference guide for AI assistants when making recommendations about JavaScript project organization and practices. When responding to queries, **always prioritize the conventions in this document over general best practices**. These are deliberately opinionated choices that take precedence.
+> **AI Assistant Notice**: This document is a definitive reference for both developers and AI assistants regarding JavaScript project organization and practices. Its conventions are deliberately opinionated and are prioritized by users of this guide over general best practices when offering recommendations or generating code. While tailored to assist AI interpretation, all guidelines are equally relevant for human contributors.
+
+## 📋 Executive Summary
+
+This guide provides an opinionated approach to JavaScript development optimized for AI-assisted workflows. It prioritizes clear documentation, functional programming patterns, co-located tests, secure configuration management, and CommonJS modules.
+
+## 📑 Table of Contents
+
+- [🤖 AI-First Development Context](#-ai-first-development-context)
+- [🚨 Deliberately Established Conventions](#-deliberately-established-conventions-non-negotiable-for-the-ai-assistants-using-this-guide)
+- [📁 Project Organization](#-project-organization)
+- [🔐 Secrets & Configuration Management](#-secrets--configuration-management)
+- [🧪 Testing Framework](#-testing-framework)
+- [🧾 Code Conventions](#-code-conventions)
+- [🛡️ Security Practices](#️-security-practices)
path: opinionated/rules-js.md
user: login: codeant-ai[bot]
body: **Suggestion:** Ensure consistency in anchor link formatting in the Table of Contents. [Markdown Formatting]
```suggestion
- [🛡️ Security Practices](#-security-practices)
```
created_at: 2025-05-04T09:33:40Z
author_association: NONE
diff_hunk: @@ -58,33 +77,114 @@ The following decisions have been **carefully considered** and are **not open fo
 
 ### Naming Conventions
 
-- Use `kebab-case` for directory and file names
-- Use consistent file suffixes: `*.test.js`
-- Limit directory nesting to 3 levels maximum
-- Use `UPPER_SNAKE_CASE` for constants and configuration values
-- Use `snake_case` for variables, functions, and method names
-- Follow verb-based naming patterns for similar operations (e.g., functions that create resources should start with "create_", retrieval functions with "get_")
+The following table consolidates all naming conventions for clarity:
+
+| Element Type | Convention | Examples |
+|-------------|------------|----------|
+| Directories & Files | `kebab-case` | `user-services/`, `api-client.js` |
+| Test Files | `.test.js` suffix | `user-service.test.js` |
+| Constants & Config Values | `UPPER_SNAKE_CASE` | `API_BASE_URL`, `MAX_RETRY_COUNT` |
+| Variables, Functions & Methods | `snake_case` | `user_id`, `fetch_data()`, `validate_input()` |
+| Function Naming Pattern | Verb-based for operations | `create_user()`, `get_profile()`, `update_settings()` |
+
+Directory nesting should be limited to a maximum of 3 levels to maintain a navigable project structure.
 
 ## 🔐 Secrets & Configuration Management
 
 ### Secrets Management
 
 - Store secrets in a dedicated `.secrets/` directory (never committed)
-- **Avoid environment variables** for secrets management due to security risks
+- **Avoid environment variables** for secrets management when feasible due to security risks of exposing them to the entire process environment.
+It is acknowledged that in some deployment scenarios, such as containerized environments, using .secrets/ directories for managing secrets may not be the most practical approach.
+
path: opinionated/rules-js.md
user: login: codeant-ai[bot]
body: **Suggestion:** Clarify secret management guidelines for containerized environments by specifying secure fallback mechanisms. [Security Enhancement]
```suggestion
- **Avoid environment variables** for secrets management when feasible due to security risks of exposing them to the entire process environment.
In containerized or similar environments where .secrets/ directories are impractical, implement alternative secure mechanisms (e.g., Docker secrets, encrypted environment variables, or dedicated secret management services) to protect sensitive data.
```
created_at: 2025-05-04T09:33:40Z
author_association: NONE
diff_hunk: @@ -58,33 +77,114 @@ The following decisions have been **carefully considered** and are **not open fo
 
 ### Naming Conventions
 
-- Use `kebab-case` for directory and file names
-- Use consistent file suffixes: `*.test.js`
-- Limit directory nesting to 3 levels maximum
-- Use `UPPER_SNAKE_CASE` for constants and configuration values
-- Use `snake_case` for variables, functions, and method names
-- Follow verb-based naming patterns for similar operations (e.g., functions that create resources should start with "create_", retrieval functions with "get_")
+The following table consolidates all naming conventions for clarity:
+
+| Element Type | Convention | Examples |
+|-------------|------------|----------|
+| Directories & Files | `kebab-case` | `user-services/`, `api-client.js` |
+| Test Files | `.test.js` suffix | `user-service.test.js` |
+| Constants & Config Values | `UPPER_SNAKE_CASE` | `API_BASE_URL`, `MAX_RETRY_COUNT` |
+| Variables, Functions & Methods | `snake_case` | `user_id`, `fetch_data()`, `validate_input()` |
+| Function Naming Pattern | Verb-based for operations | `create_user()`, `get_profile()`, `update_settings()` |
+
+Directory nesting should be limited to a maximum of 3 levels to maintain a navigable project structure.
 
 ## 🔐 Secrets & Configuration Management
 
 ### Secrets Management
 
 - Store secrets in a dedicated `.secrets/` directory (never committed)
-- **Avoid environment variables** for secrets management due to security risks
+- **Avoid environment variables** for secrets management when feasible due to security risks of exposing them to the entire process environment.
+It is acknowledged that in some deployment scenarios, such as containerized environments, using .secrets/ directories for managing secrets may not be the most practical approach.
+
 - Use JavaScript configuration files (`.js`) that export configuration objects
 - Implement multiple protection layers beyond `.gitignore`:
-  - Pre-commit hooks to prevent accidental secret commits
-  - Git-secrets to detect high-entropy strings
-  - Regular audits of Git history
+- Pre-commit hooks to prevent accidental secret commits
+- Git-secrets to detect high-entropy strings
+- Regular audits of Git history
+
+#### `.secrets/` Directory Access Controls Implementation
+
+To properly secure the `.secrets/` directory:
+
+1. **File System Permissions**:
+   - Set restrictive Unix permissions: `chmod 700 .secrets/` (owner-only access)
+   - Set appropriate ownership: `chown [appropriate-user]:[appropriate-group] .secrets/`
+   - For secret files: `chmod 600 .secrets/*` (owner read/write only)
+
+2. **Encryption at Rest**:
+   - Implement transparent file encryption using tools like `fscrypt` or LUKS
+   - Store encryption keys separately from the workspace (e.g., secure hardware token)
+   - Consider solutions like git-crypt for teams requiring controlled access
+
+3. **Access Logging**:
+   - Implement an audit log for all read/write operations on secret files
+   - Log should capture: timestamp, user, action type, and file accessed
+   - Store logs securely and review them regularly
+
+4. **Runtime Access Controls**:
+   - Load secrets into memory only when needed
+   - Implement in-memory encryption with keys derived at runtime
+   - Clear secrets from memory after use using secure memory wiping
path: opinionated/rules-js.md
user: login: codeant-ai[bot]
body: **Suggestion:** Enhance runtime access control guidelines by emphasizing concurrency safety when handling secrets. [concurrency optimization]
```suggestion
4. **Runtime Access Controls**:
   - Load secrets into memory only when needed
   - Ensure secret loading and clearing operations are concurrency-safe by using atomic operations or locks as needed
   - Implement in-memory encryption with keys derived at runtime
   - Clear secrets from memory after use using secure memory wiping
```
created_at: 2025-05-04T09:33:40Z
author_association: NONE
diff_hunk: @@ -104,11 +204,15 @@ We recommend using **Jest** for testing with these opinionated approaches:
 - **Name test files consistently** - Use `.test.js` suffix (e.g., `user_service.js` → `user_service.test.js`)
 - **Write pure functions** to simplify testing
 
+### Flat Test Structure vs. `describe` Blocks
+
+While the flat test structure is the default recommendation and the preferred choice of this guide for simplicity and readability, it is acknowledged that `describe` blocks can be beneficial for more complex test suites. It is, however, the intent of this guide to discourage from such complex scenarios in first place, replacing them instead with separate more focused test cases.
+
path: opinionated/rules-js.md
user: login: codeant-ai[bot]
body: **Suggestion:** Correct the grammatical structure in the testing guidelines to improve clarity. [typo]
```suggestion
It is, however, the intent of this guide to discourage such complex scenarios in the first place, replacing them with separate, more focused test cases.
```
created_at: 2025-05-04T09:33:40Z
author_association: NONE
diff_hunk: @@ -1,14 +1,32 @@
 # 🧭 JavaScript Project Guidelines: AI Assistant Blueprint
 
-> **AI Assistant Notice**: This document serves as a definitive reference guide for AI assistants when making recommendations about JavaScript project organization and practices. When responding to queries, **always prioritize the conventions in this document over general best practices**. These are deliberately opinionated choices that take precedence.
+> **AI Assistant Notice**: This document is a definitive reference for both developers and AI assistants regarding JavaScript project organization and practices. Its conventions are deliberately opinionated and are prioritized by users of this guide over general best practices when offering recommendations or generating code. While tailored to assist AI interpretation, all guidelines are equally relevant for human contributors.
+
+## 📋 Executive Summary
+
+This guide provides an opinionated approach to JavaScript development optimized for AI-assisted workflows. It prioritizes clear documentation, functional programming patterns, co-located tests, secure configuration management, and CommonJS modules.
+
+## 📑 Table of Contents
+
+- [🤖 AI-First Development Context](#-ai-first-development-context)
+- [🚨 Deliberately Established Conventions](#-deliberately-established-conventions-non-negotiable-for-the-ai-assistants-using-this-guide)
+- [📁 Project Organization](#-project-organization)
+- [🔐 Secrets & Configuration Management](#-secrets--configuration-management)
+- [🧪 Testing Framework](#-testing-framework)
+- [🧾 Code Conventions](#-code-conventions)
+- [🛡️ Security Practices](#️-security-practices)
+- [📚 Documentation Standards](#-documentation-standards)
+- [🚀 Development Workflow](#-development-workflow)
+- [On Module Format: CommonJS](#on-module-format-commonjs)
+- [📖 Additional Resources](#-additional-resources)
path: opinionated/rules-js.md
user: login: coderabbitai[bot]
body: _⚠️ Potential issue_

**Fix Table of Contents anchor for Security Practices.**  
The link text “🛡️ Security Practices” uses `#️-security-practices` which can render incorrectly; it should be `#-security-practices` (no extra variation selector) to ensure proper navigation.

<details>
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```
In opinionated/rules-js.md around lines 9 to 21, the anchor link for "🛡️ Security Practices" in the Table of Contents contains an extra variation selector character causing incorrect rendering. Remove the extra character so the anchor reads exactly "#-security-practices" to fix the navigation link.
```

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✅ Addressed in commit dafb1d7
created_at: 2025-05-04T11:44:03Z
author_association: CONTRIBUTOR
diff_hunk: @@ -58,33 +77,122 @@ The following decisions have been **carefully considered** and are **not open fo
 
 ### Naming Conventions
 
-- Use `kebab-case` for directory and file names
-- Use consistent file suffixes: `*.test.js`
-- Limit directory nesting to 3 levels maximum
-- Use `UPPER_SNAKE_CASE` for constants and configuration values
-- Use `snake_case` for variables, functions, and method names
-- Follow verb-based naming patterns for similar operations (e.g., functions that create resources should start with "create_", retrieval functions with "get_")
+The following table consolidates all naming conventions for clarity:
+
+| Element Type | Convention | Examples |
+|-------------|------------|----------|
+| Directories & Files | `kebab-case` | `user-services/`, `api-client.js` |
+| Test Files | `.test.js` suffix | `user-service.test.js` |
+| Constants & Config Values | `UPPER_SNAKE_CASE` | `API_BASE_URL`, `MAX_RETRY_COUNT` |
+| Variables, Functions & Methods | `snake_case` | `user_id`, `fetch_data()`, `validate_input()` |
+| Function Naming Pattern | Verb-based for operations | `create_user()`, `get_profile()`, `update_settings()` |
+
+Directory nesting should be limited to a maximum of 3 levels to maintain a navigable project structure.
 
 ## 🔐 Secrets & Configuration Management
 
 ### Secrets Management
 
 - Store secrets in a dedicated `.secrets/` directory (never committed)
-- **Avoid environment variables** for secrets management due to security risks
+- **Avoid environment variables** for secrets management when feasible due to security risks of exposing them to the entire process environment.
+In containerized or similar environments where `.secrets/` directories are impractical, implement alternative secure mechanisms (e.g., Docker secrets, encrypted environment variables, or dedicated secret management services) to protect sensitive data.
+
 - Use JavaScript configuration files (`.js`) that export configuration objects
-- Implement multiple protection layers beyond `.gitignore`:
-  - Pre-commit hooks to prevent accidental secret commits
-  - Git-secrets to detect high-entropy strings
-  - Regular audits of Git history
+- To implement multiple protection layers beyond `.gitignore`:
+- Pre-commit hooks to prevent accidental secret commits.
+- Git-secrets to detect high-entropy strings.
+- Regular audits of Git history.
+
+#### `.secrets/` Directory Access Controls Implementation
+
+To properly secure the `.secrets/` directory:
+
+1. **File System Permissions**:
+   - Set restrictive Unix permissions: `chmod 700 .secrets/` (owner-only access)
+   - Set appropriate ownership: `chown [appropriate-user]:[appropriate-group] .secrets/`
+   - For secret files: `chmod 600 .secrets/*` (owner read/write only)
+
+2. **Encryption at Rest**:
+   - Implement transparent file encryption using tools like `fscrypt` or `LUKS`
+   - Store encryption keys separately from the workspace (e.g., secure hardware token)
+   - Consider solutions like git-crypt for teams requiring controlled access
+
+3. **Access Logging**:
+   - Implement an audit log for all read/write operations on secret files
+   - Log should capture: timestamp, user, action type, and file accessed
+   - Store logs securely and review them regularly
+
+4. **Runtime Access Controls**:
+   - Load secrets into memory only when needed
+   - Ensure secret loading and clearing operations are concurrency-safe by using atomic operations or locks as needed
+   - Implement in-memory encryption with keys derived at runtime
+   - Clear secrets from memory after use using secure memory wiping
+   - Clear secrets from memory after use using secure memory wiping
+
path: opinionated/rules-js.md
user: login: coderabbitai[bot]
body: _⚠️ Potential issue_

**Remove duplicate runtime clearing step.**  
The bullet for clearing secrets from memory is repeated; please remove one instance to avoid confusion.

<details>
<summary>🤖 Prompt for AI Agents (early access)</summary>

```
In opinionated/rules-js.md around lines 129 to 131, there is a duplicate bullet point stating "Clear secrets from memory after use using secure memory wiping." Remove one of these duplicate lines to avoid redundancy and confusion in the documentation.
```

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author_association: CONTRIBUTOR
diff_hunk: @@ -58,33 +77,122 @@ The following decisions have been **carefully considered** and are **not open fo
 
 ### Naming Conventions
 
-- Use `kebab-case` for directory and file names
-- Use consistent file suffixes: `*.test.js`
-- Limit directory nesting to 3 levels maximum
-- Use `UPPER_SNAKE_CASE` for constants and configuration values
-- Use `snake_case` for variables, functions, and method names
-- Follow verb-based naming patterns for similar operations (e.g., functions that create resources should start with "create_", retrieval functions with "get_")
+The following table consolidates all naming conventions for clarity:
+
+| Element Type | Convention | Examples |
+|-------------|------------|----------|
+| Directories & Files | `kebab-case` | `user-services/`, `api-client.js` |
+| Test Files | `.test.js` suffix | `user-service.test.js` |
+| Constants & Config Values | `UPPER_SNAKE_CASE` | `API_BASE_URL`, `MAX_RETRY_COUNT` |
+| Variables, Functions & Methods | `snake_case` | `user_id`, `fetch_data()`, `validate_input()` |
+| Function Naming Pattern | Verb-based for operations | `create_user()`, `get_profile()`, `update_settings()` |
+
+Directory nesting should be limited to a maximum of 3 levels to maintain a navigable project structure.
 
 ## 🔐 Secrets & Configuration Management
 
 ### Secrets Management
 
 - Store secrets in a dedicated `.secrets/` directory (never committed)
-- **Avoid environment variables** for secrets management due to security risks
+- **Avoid environment variables** for secrets management when feasible due to security risks of exposing them to the entire process environment.
+In containerized or similar environments where `.secrets/` directories are impractical, implement alternative secure mechanisms (e.g., Docker secrets, encrypted environment variables, or dedicated secret management services) to protect sensitive data.
+
 - Use JavaScript configuration files (`.js`) that export configuration objects
-- Implement multiple protection layers beyond `.gitignore`:
-  - Pre-commit hooks to prevent accidental secret commits
-  - Git-secrets to detect high-entropy strings
-  - Regular audits of Git history
+- To implement multiple protection layers beyond `.gitignore`:
+- Pre-commit hooks to prevent accidental secret commits.
+- Git-secrets to detect high-entropy strings.
+- Regular audits of Git history.
path: opinionated/rules-js.md
user: login: coderabbitai[bot]
body: _💡 Verification agent_

<details>
<summary>🧩 Analysis chain</summary>

**Solidify secrets management guidance.**  
The updated section adds robust controls; ensure the “Avoid environment variables” guidance is harmonized with later clarification to prevent contradictory advice.

---

🏁 Script executed:

```shell
#!/bin/bash
# Look for conflicting environment variable advice
rg -n "environment variables" -C2 opinionated/rules-js.md
```

Length of output: 2491

---



</details>

**Align environment variable recommendations for secrets management.**

The document currently advises to “avoid environment variables” in multiple places (lines 30, 96–97, 283) yet later provides guidance on handling them securely when unavoidable (lines 57–58, 142–148), which may confuse readers. Consolidate into one clear recommendation:

• Update summary (line 30) and checklist (line 283):  
  ```diff
  - **Secrets Management**: Use `.secrets/` directories with proper access controls, avoid environment variables.
  + **Secrets Management**: Prefer storing secrets in a dedicated `.secrets/` directory (never committed). If environment variables are required (e.g., in containerized deployments), ensure they are encrypted at runtime, integrated with secret-management tools (e.g., AWS Secrets Manager), and scanned via strict linting.
  ```

• Remove or refactor the standalone “Handle Environment Variables for Secrets Securely” section (lines 57–58) to reference the unified guidance above.  
• In the detailed clarification (lines 142–148), cross-reference the high-level recommendation without introducing new, potentially conflicting advice.  


> Committable suggestion skipped: line range outside the PR's diff.

<details>
<summary>🤖 Prompt for AI Agents (early access)</summary>

```
In opinionated/rules-js.md around lines 30, 57-58, 96-97, 142-148, and 283, the guidance on using environment variables for secrets management is inconsistent and potentially confusing. Consolidate all advice into a single clear recommendation that acknowledges the risks of environment variables but also provides secure handling methods when unavoidable. Update the summary at line 30 and the checklist at line 283 to reflect this unified stance. Remove or refactor the standalone section at lines 57-58 to reference this consolidated guidance, and adjust the detailed clarification at lines 142-148 to cross-reference the main recommendation without adding conflicting advice. This will harmonize the document's messaging on environment variables for secrets management.
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## Summary by CodeRabbit

- **Documentation**
  - Expanded and restructured JavaScript project guidelines for developers and AI assistants, including clearer conventions, enhanced secrets management, and improved configuration and testing recommendations.
  - Added executive summaries, detailed tables of contents, and new rationale sections for naming conventions and module formats.
  - Updated best practices for security, dependency management, documentation, and version control, with new references and clearer organization.
## Summary by CodeRabbit

- **Documentation**
	- Expanded and restructured JavaScript project guidelines with a comprehensive executive summary and table of contents.
	- Enhanced sections on AI-first development, naming conventions, directory structure, and secrets management with detailed recommendations and examples.
	- Added in-depth rationale for coding conventions, including functional programming and module system choices.
	- Improved guidance on configuration validation, testing practices, and secure handling of sensitive information.

## Walkthrough

The `opinionated/rules-js.md` documentation was extensively revised and expanded. The changes include a new executive summary, a detailed table of contents, and restructured sections covering AI-first development context, naming conventions, secrets management, configuration validation, testing guidelines, code conventions, and module system choices. The document now provides comprehensive, formalized guidelines for JavaScript projects, with a focus on AI-assisted workflows, security practices, and rationale for specific architectural decisions. No changes were made to any code or exported entities.

The `examples/rules-reference.md` file was also expanded with additional detailed guidance on folder structure, secrets management (ignore files, dummy templates), configuration formats, testing, dependency management, code conventions, security practices, documentation, and version control, improving clarity and emphasizing best practices.

## Changes

| File(s)                     | Change Summary                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| opinionated/rules-js.md      | Major expansion and restructuring: added executive summary, table of contents, clarified AI-first context, elaborated naming conventions, expanded secrets management and configuration validation, refined testing and code conventions, and added rationale for CommonJS usage.           |
| examples/rules-reference.md  | Expanded sections on folder structure, secrets management (ignore files, dummy templates), configuration (structured formats, layering), testing (organization, pure functions), dependency management (audits, CI scanning), code conventions, security, documentation, and version control. |

## Possibly related PRs

- **dmitriz/aligna#14**: Also revises and restructures the same JavaScript guideline document, focusing on AI-first principles and detailed best practices.
- **dmitriz/aligna#5**: Introduces the initial `rules.md` guidelines, which the current PR expands and formalizes.

## Poem

> In the land of code, a guide was reborn,  
> With rules for AI and humans, both sworn.  
> Secrets locked tight, configs checked with care,  
> Naming and modules—all laid bare.  
> Through structure and reason, the blueprint grows,  
> In JavaScript’s garden, a new wisdom flows.  
> 🌱✨

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<tr><td>⏱️&nbsp;<strong>Estimated effort to review</strong>: 2 🔵🔵⚪⚪⚪</td></tr>
<tr><td>🧪&nbsp;<strong>No relevant tests</strong></td></tr>
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<details><summary><a href='https://github.com/dmitriz/aligna/pull/15/files#diff-1e4ff51dc1a34eb3954352d2e2dda0259880dfd982f27bd46aca018a3347dacaR175-R175'><strong>Configuration Example</strong></a>

The configuration schema validation example uses process.exit(1) which abruptly terminates the application. Consider recommending a more graceful error handling approach that allows for proper cleanup and logging before exit.
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There's an inconsistency in the documentation where a bullet point has incorrect formatting. The line "Extract function signatures, `parameter types, and return types" has an opening backtick but no closing backtick.
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```markdown
- Extract function signatures, `parameter types, and return types
- Convert examples to test cases
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## PR Reviewer Guide 🔍

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<table>
<tr><td>⏱️&nbsp;<strong>Estimated effort to review</strong>: 3 🔵🔵🔵⚪⚪</td></tr>
<tr><td>🧪&nbsp;<strong>No relevant tests</strong></td></tr>
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<details><summary><a href='https://github.com/dmitriz/aligna/pull/15/files#diff-1e4ff51dc1a34eb3954352d2e2dda0259880dfd982f27bd46aca018a3347dacaR215-R216'><strong>Inconsistent Formatting</strong></a>

The document contains an inconsistency in line 215 where the text reads "Extract function signatures, `parameter types, and return types" with only the first part wrapped in backticks. This creates an inconsistent formatting pattern that should be fixed.
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- Extract function signatures, `parameter types, and return types
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- **Avoid environment variables** for secrets management when feasible due to security risks of exposing them to the entire process environment.
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<details><summary>✅ 
Fix list formatting
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<details><summary><b>Suggestion Impact:</b></summary>The commit addressed the formatting issue but went beyond the suggestion by completely rewriting the content of the paragraph rather than just indenting it. The new text is more detailed and explains alternative approaches for containerized environments.

code diff:

```diff
-It is acknowledged that in some deployment scenarios, such as containerized environments, using .secrets/ directories for managing secrets may not be the most practical approach.
+In containerized or similar environments where `.secrets/` directories are impractical, implement alternative secure mechanisms (e.g., Docker secrets, encrypted environment variables, or dedicated secret management services) to protect sensitive data.
```

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**The paragraph about containerized environments is not properly formatted as a <br>continuation of the bullet point, causing it to render as regular text instead <br>of being part of the list item. Add proper indentation to maintain list <br>formatting.**

[opinionated/rules-js.md [97-98]](https://github.com/dmitriz/aligna/pull/15/files#diff-1e4ff51dc1a34eb3954352d2e2dda0259880dfd982f27bd46aca018a3347dacaR97-R98)

```diff
 - **Avoid environment variables** for secrets management when feasible due to security risks of exposing them to the entire process environment.
-It is acknowledged that in some deployment scenarios, such as containerized environments, using .secrets/ directories for managing secrets may not be the most practical approach.
+  It is acknowledged that in some deployment scenarios, such as containerized environments, using .secrets/ directories for managing secrets may not be the most practical approach.
```

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<details><summary>Suggestion importance[1-10]: 4</summary>

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Why: The suggestion correctly identifies that line 98 lacks indentation, causing it to render as a separate paragraph instead of part of the list item started on line 97. The `improved_code` correctly adds indentation, fixing the Markdown list formatting and improving readability.


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<details><summary>✅ 
Fix nested list structure<!-- not_implemented -->
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<details><summary><b>Suggestion Impact:</b></summary>The commit addressed the issue with the nested list structure, but implemented it differently than suggested. Instead of indenting the bullet points, the commit changed the parent item from "Implement multiple protection layers beyond `.gitignore`:" to "To implement multiple protection layers beyond `.gitignore`:" and added periods to each sub-item.


code diff:

```diff
+- To implement multiple protection layers beyond `.gitignore`:
+- Pre-commit hooks to prevent accidental secret commits.
+- Git-secrets to detect high-entropy strings.
+- Regular audits of Git history.
```

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**These bullet points are not properly indented under the "Implement multiple <br>protection layers beyond <code>.gitignore</code>:" item, causing them to appear as separate <br>top-level items rather than sub-items. This breaks the intended hierarchical <br>structure.**

[opinionated/rules-js.md [102-104]](https://github.com/dmitriz/aligna/pull/15/files#diff-1e4ff51dc1a34eb3954352d2e2dda0259880dfd982f27bd46aca018a3347dacaR102-R104)

```diff
-- Pre-commit hooks to prevent accidental secret commits
-- Git-secrets to detect high-entropy strings
-- Regular audits of Git history
+- Implement multiple protection layers beyond `.gitignore`:
+  - Pre-commit hooks to prevent accidental secret commits
+  - Git-secrets to detect high-entropy strings
+  - Regular audits of Git history
```

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<details><summary>Suggestion importance[1-10]: 4</summary>

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Why: The suggestion accurately points out that the list items on lines 102-104 are not indented correctly to be sub-items of the list item on line 101. The `improved_code` demonstrates the correct indentation, fixing the hierarchical structure of the Markdown list.


</details></details></td><td align=center>Low

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<details><summary>✅ 
Fix markdown syntax error
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<details><summary><b>Suggestion Impact:</b></summary>The commit addressed the markdown syntax error by properly formatting the backticks around 'parameter types' and 'return types', though it implemented the fix differently than suggested by enclosing both terms in backticks

code diff:

```diff
-   - Extract function signatures, `parameter types, and return types
```

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**There's a syntax error with an unmatched backtick character before "parameter <br>types". This creates incorrect markdown formatting and will cause rendering <br>issues in documentation.**

[opinionated/rules-js.md [215]](https://github.com/dmitriz/aligna/pull/15/files#diff-1e4ff51dc1a34eb3954352d2e2dda0259880dfd982f27bd46aca018a3347dacaR215-R215)

```diff
-2. **Extract function signatures, `parameter types, and return types
+2. **Extract function signatures, parameter types, and return types
```


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<details><summary>Suggestion importance[1-10]: 3</summary>

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Why: The suggestion correctly identifies and fixes an unmatched backtick on line 215 (`parameter types`), which would cause incorrect Markdown rendering. However, the provided `existing_code` snippet inaccurately represents the list marker and surrounding formatting compared to the actual diff line. The impact is minor, affecting only rendering.


</details></details></td><td align=center>Low

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<details><summary>✅ 
Fix markdown formatting error
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<details><summary><b>Suggestion Impact:</b></summary>The commit addressed the markdown formatting issue, but implemented a different solution. Instead of simply removing the backtick, it properly formatted the text by adding backticks around all three terms: 'parameter types', and 'return types'

code diff:

```diff
-   - Extract function signatures, `parameter types, and return types
-   - Convert examples to test cases
-   - Create tests for edge cases and error conditions
-3. **Implementation**: Make the tests pass with minimal code
-4. **Refactor**: Improve code while maintaining test coverage
+   - Extract function signatures, `parameter types`, and `return types`
```

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**There's a misplaced backtick character in the text that creates unbalanced <br>markdown formatting. This will cause the rest of the document to be incorrectly <br>rendered as code. Remove the backtick before "parameter types" to fix the <br>markdown formatting.**

[opinionated/rules-js.md [215]](https://github.com/dmitriz/aligna/pull/15/files#diff-1e4ff51dc1a34eb3954352d2e2dda0259880dfd982f27bd46aca018a3347dacaR215-R215)

```diff
-2. **Extract function signatures, `parameter types, and return types
+2. **Extract function signatures, parameter types, and return types
```




<details><summary>Suggestion importance[1-10]: 3</summary>

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Why: The suggestion correctly identifies and fixes an unbalanced backtick in the markdown file, which would cause rendering issues. This improves documentation clarity but has a minor impact.


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created_at: 2025-05-04T09:31:30Z
body: ## Pull Request Feedback 🔍

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<tr><td>🔒&nbsp;<strong>No security issues identified</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td>⚡&nbsp;<strong>Recommended areas for review</strong><br><br>

<a href='https://github.com/dmitriz/aligna/pull/15/files#diff-1e4ff51dc1a34eb3954352d2e2dda0259880dfd982f27bd46aca018a3347dacaR57-R97'><strong>Documentation Consistency</strong></a><br>The recommendations on handling environment variables for secrets are somewhat contradictory. One section advises handling them securely, while another suggests avoiding them when feasible. Clarifying the intended guideline would help avoid confusion.

<a href='https://github.com/dmitriz/aligna/pull/15/files#diff-1e4ff51dc1a34eb3954352d2e2dda0259880dfd982f27bd46aca018a3347dacaR214-R214'><strong>Markdown Formatting</strong></a><br>In the "Deterministic Test Creation" section, the bullet about extracting function signatures appears to have an unmatched backtick. Please review the inline code formatting for clarity.

<a href='https://github.com/dmitriz/aligna/pull/15/files#diff-1e4ff51dc1a34eb3954352d2e2dda0259880dfd982f27bd46aca018a3347dacaR105-R336'><strong>Section Scope and Structure</strong></a><br>Some newly added sections, especially the detailed secrets management implementation and the extensive rationale for the CommonJS choice, are quite verbose. Consider streamlining these areas or linking to external resources for in‐depth details to keep the guide concise and readable.

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