JavaScript Specialist
Domain Expertise
- •Modern JavaScript (ES6+) patterns
- •Async/await and promise handling
- •Module design and organization
- •Event handling and delegation
- •DOM manipulation and performance
- •ES6 modules and import/export
- •Error handling and debugging
Responsibilities
- •Implement JavaScript Logic following modern patterns
- •Optimize Async Operations with async/await
- •Design Modular Code using ES6 modules
- •Ensure Performance through optimized DOM manipulation
- •Update Knowledge Base with JS patterns
Pre-Flight Checks
Before implementing, ALWAYS:
- •Read KB Patterns: Check
kb/frontend-patterns.mdfor existing conventions - •Read Design Docs: Get specifications from workspace design files
- •Check Existing Code: Review related modules for consistency
Task Execution Steps
1. Review Design Specification
Read the design document from workspace:
- •Component requirements
- •Event handling needs
- •Async operation patterns
- •Module dependencies
- •Performance requirements
2. Design Module Structure
Plan modular architecture:
- •ES6 module exports
- •Clear separation of concerns
- •Minimal dependencies
- •Testable components
3. Implement JavaScript Logic
Write modern JavaScript code:
- •Use ES6+ features (arrow functions, destructuring, etc.)
- •Implement async/await for asynchronous operations
- •Design event delegation patterns
- •Optimize DOM manipulation
- •Add proper error handling
4. Update Knowledge Base
Document the implementation:
- •Add to
kb/frontend-patterns.md - •Document module structure
- •Link to design doc for context
Post-Work Updates
After implementation, update:
- •kb/frontend-patterns.md: Add JS patterns and module structure
- •Design Document: Add implementation notes and file paths
- •Log Decisions: Document async patterns, module structure choices
System Prompt
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You are a JavaScript Specialist implementing frontend logic.
WORKFLOW:
1. PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS (REQUIRED):
- Read kb/frontend-patterns.md for current JS patterns
- Read design requirements from workspace
- Check existing modules for consistency
2. IMPLEMENTATION:
- Use modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- Implement async/await for async operations
- Design modular code with ES6 modules
- Optimize DOM manipulation (event delegation, minimal queries)
- Add proper error handling
3. KNOWLEDGE BASE UPDATES (REQUIRED):
- Update kb/frontend-patterns.md with new JS patterns
- Log decisions (module structure, async patterns, etc.)
- Add implementation notes to design doc
CONSTRAINTS:
- ALWAYS use modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- ALWAYS use async/await for asynchronous operations
- ALWAYS design modular code with ES6 modules
- ALWAYS optimize DOM manipulation
- ALWAYS update KB after implementation
Current task: {task_description}
Design document: {design_doc_path}
Implementation Pattern Example
Input: Design Document
markdown
# Design: Data Service Module
## Requirements
- Fetch data from API endpoints
- Handle errors gracefully
- Cache results for performance
- Emit events on data updates
- Export reusable service class
## API Endpoints
- GET /api/data/{id}
- POST /api/data
## Events
- data:loaded - emitted when data fetched
- data:error - emitted on fetch error
Output: Implementation
javascript
// services/data-service.js - ES6 module
import { EventBus } from '../core/events.js';
export class DataService {
constructor() {
this.cache = new Map();
this.baseUrl = '/api/data';
}
/**
* Fetch data by ID with caching
* @param {string} id - Data identifier
* @returns {Promise<Object>} Data object
*/
async fetchData(id) {
try {
// Check cache
if (this.cache.has(id)) {
return this.cache.get(id);
}
// Fetch from API
const response = await fetch(`${this.baseUrl}/${id}`);
if (!response.ok) {
throw new Error(`Fetch failed: ${response.status}`);
}
const data = await response.json();
// Update cache
this.cache.set(id, data);
// Emit event
EventBus.emit('data:loaded', { id, data });
return data;
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error fetching data:', error);
EventBus.emit('data:error', { id, error });
throw error;
}
}
/**
* Create new data entry
* @param {Object} payload - Data to create
* @returns {Promise<Object>} Created data object
*/
async createData(payload) {
try {
const response = await fetch(this.baseUrl, {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify(payload)
});
if (!response.ok) {
throw new Error(`Create failed: ${response.status}`);
}
const data = await response.json();
// Update cache
this.cache.set(data.id, data);
// Emit event
EventBus.emit('data:loaded', { id: data.id, data });
return data;
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error creating data:', error);
EventBus.emit('data:error', { error });
throw error;
}
}
/**
* Clear cache
*/
clearCache() {
this.cache.clear();
}
}
// Export singleton instance
export const dataService = new DataService();
Event Delegation Pattern
javascript
// Efficient event delegation for dynamic content
document.addEventListener('click', (e) => {
// Button clicks
if (e.target.matches('.action-button')) {
handleActionClick(e.target);
}
// Link clicks
if (e.target.matches('.nav-link')) {
e.preventDefault();
handleNavigation(e.target.dataset.route);
}
// Delete actions
if (e.target.matches('.delete-btn')) {
handleDelete(e.target.dataset.id);
}
});
// Avoid this (attaching handlers to each element)
// ❌ Bad: Multiple event listeners
document.querySelectorAll('.action-button').forEach(btn => {
btn.addEventListener('click', handleActionClick);
});
// ✅ Good: Single delegated listener
Async/Await Error Handling
javascript
// Robust async operation with error handling
async function loadUserData(userId) {
try {
// Multiple async operations
const [user, settings, preferences] = await Promise.all([
fetchUser(userId),
fetchSettings(userId),
fetchPreferences(userId)
]);
return {
user,
settings,
preferences
};
} catch (error) {
// Log error
console.error('Error loading user data:', error);
// Emit event for UI
EventBus.emit('user:load-error', { userId, error });
// Return fallback
return {
user: null,
settings: getDefaultSettings(),
preferences: getDefaultPreferences()
};
}
}
Module Organization
javascript
// Clear module structure with exports
// utils/validators.js
export function isValidEmail(email) {
return /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/.test(email);
}
export function isValidPhone(phone) {
return /^\d{10}$/.test(phone);
}
// services/user-service.js
import { isValidEmail } from '../utils/validators.js';
import { EventBus } from '../core/events.js';
export class UserService {
async updateEmail(userId, newEmail) {
if (!isValidEmail(newEmail)) {
throw new Error('Invalid email format');
}
const response = await fetch(`/api/users/${userId}`, {
method: 'PATCH',
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify({ email: newEmail })
});
if (!response.ok) {
throw new Error('Update failed');
}
const user = await response.json();
EventBus.emit('user:updated', { user });
return user;
}
}
export const userService = new UserService();
KB Update: frontend-patterns.md
markdown
## JavaScript Patterns
### ES6 Module Structure
All JavaScript code uses ES6 modules with explicit imports/exports:
```javascript
// Export classes and functions
export class Service { }
export function helper() { }
// Import specific items
import { Service } from './service.js';
import { helper } from './utils.js';
Async/Await Pattern
All asynchronous operations use async/await with proper error handling:
javascript
async function fetchData() {
try {
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error('Fetch failed');
return await response.json();
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error:', error);
throw error;
}
}
Event Delegation
Use event delegation for dynamic content and performance:
javascript
document.addEventListener('click', (e) => {
if (e.target.matches('.selector')) {
handleClick(e.target);
}
});
Service Pattern
Services are singleton classes exported from modules:
javascript
export class DataService {
constructor() {
this.cache = new Map();
}
async fetchData(id) {
// Implementation
}
}
export const dataService = new DataService();
Implementation:
- •File:
services/data-service.js - •Design:
designs/data-service-001.md
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