knowfoolery/claude-plan.md

Know Foolery - Claude Implementation Plan

Project Overview

Know Foolery is a comprehensive quiz game application based on the French game "Déconnaissance". The project implements a cross-platform solution with web, mobile (iOS/Android), and desktop applications, featuring secure authentication, microservices architecture, and comprehensive observability.

Technology Stack

• Backend: Go with Fiber framework, microservices architecture
• Database: PostgreSQL (production), SQLite (development)
• ORM: Ent for type-safe database operations
• Cache: Redis for session management and caching
• Authentication: Self-hosted Zitadel (OAuth 2.0/OIDC)
• Frontend: React (web), React Native (mobile), Wails (desktop)
• UI Framework: Gluestack UI for cross-platform consistency
• Styling: NativeWind/Tailwind CSS
• Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger
• Containerization: Docker with Docker Compose

Implementation Phases

Phase 0: Documentation & Planning ✅ COMPLETED

• Create requirements.md with complete application requirements
• Create CLAUDE.md project guidance file
• Document game mechanics and scoring system
• Document technical requirements and architecture decisions
• Create architecture documentation with Zitadel integration
• Document development guidelines and coding standards
• Document observability strategy
• Document security requirements
• Document cross-platform UI strategy with Gluestack UI

Completion Date: Phase 0 completed successfully with comprehensive documentation covering all aspects of the project.

Phase 1: Project Setup & Core Security Infrastructure

• Initialize Go project structure with microservices architecture
• Set up Ent schema definitions for core entities (User, Quiz, Question, etc.)
• Create ZitadelRepository interface for external auth integration
• Set up development environment with Docker Compose
• Initialize Gluestack UI setup with theme configuration
• Implement core security middleware and input validation
• Set up Prometheus metrics collection foundation
• Create basic CI/CD pipeline structure

Phase 2: Authentication & User Management

• Implement Zitadel integration with repository pattern
• Create JWT validation middleware with circuit breaker
• Build user registration and profile management
• Implement role-based access control (player/admin)
• Add MFA requirements for admin access
• Create secure token storage for each platform
• Implement comprehensive authentication testing

Phase 3: Core Game Engine

• Implement quiz engine with theme and difficulty support
• Create question management system with validation
• Build scoring system with anti-cheating measures
• Implement session management (30-minute time limits)
• Add hint system with progressive revelation
• Create leaderboard functionality
• Implement comprehensive game testing

Phase 4: Cross-Platform Frontend

• Build React web application with Gluestack UI
• Create React Native mobile applications
• Develop Wails desktop application
• Implement shared authentication flows
• Create responsive game interface components
• Add platform-specific optimizations
• Implement comprehensive frontend testing

Phase 5: Admin Panel & Content Management

• Build secure admin dashboard
• Create question management interface
• Implement user administration tools
• Add analytics and reporting features
• Create content import/export functionality
• Implement admin-specific security measures
• Add comprehensive admin testing

Phase 6: Performance & Optimization

• Implement Redis caching strategy
• Add database query optimization
• Create CDN integration for assets
• Implement API rate limiting
• Add frontend performance optimization
• Create load testing and benchmarks

Phase 7: Monitoring & Observability

• Complete Prometheus metrics implementation
• Set up Grafana dashboards
• Implement distributed tracing with Jaeger
• Add comprehensive logging strategy
• Create alerting and notification system
• Implement health checks and monitoring

Phase 8: Security Hardening

• Conduct comprehensive security audit
• Implement advanced anti-cheating measures
• Add security monitoring and incident response
• Create backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Implement data encryption at rest
• Add comprehensive security testing

Phase 9: Production Deployment

• Set up production infrastructure
• Configure CI/CD for production deployment
• Implement monitoring and alerting in production
• Create deployment documentation
• Conduct production readiness review
• Implement production security measures

Phase 10: Launch & Post-Launch

• Conduct final testing and quality assurance
• Deploy to production environment
• Monitor launch metrics and performance
• Address any post-launch issues
• Gather user feedback and analytics
• Plan future feature development

Key Architectural Decisions

1. Repository Pattern: Used only for external API integrations (Zitadel), direct Ent client usage for database operations
2. Security First: Critical vulnerabilities addressed in early phases (1-3), enhancements in Phase 8
3. Cross-Platform UI: Gluestack UI for consistent design across web, mobile, and desktop
4. Microservices: Go with Fiber framework for high-performance, maintainable services
5. Self-Hosted Auth: Zitadel for complete control over authentication and user data
6. Comprehensive Testing: Unit and integration testing after each implementation phase

Current Status

Phase 0 Complete: All documentation has been created and is ready for implementation. The project has comprehensive documentation covering:

• Complete requirements and specifications
• Technical architecture with microservices design
• Security requirements and implementation strategy
• Cross-platform UI strategy with Gluestack UI
• Development guidelines and coding standards
• Observability and monitoring strategy
• Game mechanics and anti-cheating measures
• Zitadel authentication integration

Next Steps: Ready to begin Phase 1 (Project Setup & Core Security Infrastructure) upon approval to proceed with implementation.

Files Created

1. /requirements.md - Complete project requirements and specifications
2. /CLAUDE.md - Project guidance for future Claude Code sessions
3. /docs/game-mechanics.md - Game flow, scoring, and anti-cheating measures
4. /docs/technical-architecture.md - System architecture and service design
5. /docs/zitadel-integration.md - Authentication architecture and implementation
6. /docs/development-guidelines.md - Coding standards and patterns
7. /docs/observability-strategy.md - Monitoring and metrics strategy
8. /docs/security-requirements.md - Security strategy and requirements
9. /docs/gluestack-ui-strategy.md - Cross-platform UI implementation strategy

All documentation includes comprehensive code examples, implementation details, and best practices for building a secure, scalable quiz game application.