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# CONFIG-001: Core Infrastructure - CHANGELOG
**Status:** ✅ COMPLETE
**Date Completed:** January 7, 2026
**Implementation Time:** ~3 hours
## Overview
Implemented the complete backend infrastructure for the App Config System. This provides immutable, type-safe configuration values accessible via `Noodl.Config` at runtime.
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## Files Created
### Core Config System
1. **`packages/noodl-runtime/src/config/types.ts`**
- TypeScript interfaces: `AppConfig`, `ConfigVariable`, `AppIdentity`, `AppSEO`, `AppPWA`
- `DEFAULT_APP_CONFIG` constant
- `RESERVED_CONFIG_KEYS` array (prevents variable naming conflicts)
2. **`packages/noodl-runtime/src/config/validation.ts`**
- `validateConfigKey()` - Validates JavaScript identifiers, checks reserved words
- `validateConfigValue()` - Type-specific validation (string, number, boolean, color, array, object)
- `validateAppConfig()` - Full config structure validation
- Support for: min/max ranges, regex patterns, required fields
3. **`packages/noodl-runtime/src/config/config-manager.ts`**
- Singleton `ConfigManager` class
- `initialize()` - Loads config from project metadata
- `getConfig()` - Returns deeply frozen/immutable config object
- `getRawConfig()` - Returns full structure (for editor)
- `getVariable()`, `getVariableKeys()` - Variable access helpers
- Smart defaults: SEO fields auto-populate from identity values
4. **`packages/noodl-runtime/src/config/index.ts`**
- Clean exports for all config modules
### API Integration
5. **`packages/noodl-viewer-react/src/api/config.ts`**
- `createConfigAPI()` - Returns immutable Proxy object
- Helpful error messages on write attempts
- Warns when accessing undefined config keys
### Runtime Integration
6. **Modified: `packages/noodl-viewer-react/src/noodl-js-api.js`**
- Added `configManager` import
- Initializes ConfigManager from `metadata.appConfig` at runtime startup
- Exposes `Noodl.Config` globally
### ProjectModel Integration
7. **Modified: `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/models/projectmodel.ts`**
- `getAppConfig()` - Retrieves config from metadata
- `setAppConfig(config)` - Saves config to metadata
- `updateAppConfig(updates)` - Partial updates with smart merging
- `getConfigVariables()` - Returns all custom variables
- `setConfigVariable(variable)` - Adds/updates a variable
- `removeConfigVariable(key)` - Removes a variable by key
### Type Declarations
8. **Modified: `packages/noodl-viewer-react/typings/global.d.ts`**
- Added `Config: Readonly<Record<string, unknown>>` to `GlobalNoodl`
- Includes JSDoc with usage examples
### Tests
9. **`packages/noodl-runtime/src/config/validation.test.ts`**
- 150+ test cases covering all validation functions
- Tests for: valid/invalid keys, all value types, edge cases, error messages
10. **`packages/noodl-runtime/src/config/config-manager.test.ts`**
- 70+ test cases covering ConfigManager functionality
- Tests for: singleton pattern, initialization, immutability, smart defaults, variable access
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## Technical Implementation Details
### Immutability Strategy
- **Deep Freeze:** Recursively freezes config object and all nested properties
- **Proxy Protection:** Proxy intercepts set/delete attempts with helpful errors
- **Read-Only TypeScript Types:** Enforces immutability at compile time
### Smart Defaults
SEO fields automatically default to identity values when not explicitly set:
- `ogTitle``identity.appName`
- `ogDescription``identity.description`
- `ogImage``identity.coverImage`
### Reserved Keys
Protected system keys that cannot be used for custom variables:
- Identity: `appName`, `description`, `coverImage`
- SEO: `ogTitle`, `ogDescription`, `ogImage`, `favicon`, `themeColor`
- PWA: `pwaEnabled`, `pwaShortName`, `pwaDisplay`, `pwaStartUrl`, `pwaBackgroundColor`
### Validation Rules
- **Keys:** Must be valid JavaScript identifiers (`/^[a-zA-Z_$][a-zA-Z0-9_$]*$/`)
- **String:** Optional regex pattern matching
- **Number:** Optional min/max ranges
- **Color:** Must be hex format (`#RRGGBB` or `#RRGGBBAA`)
- **Array/Object:** Type checking only
- **Required:** Enforced across all types
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## Usage Example
```typescript
// In project.json metadata:
{
"metadata": {
"appConfig": {
"identity": {
"appName": "My App",
"description": "A great app"
},
"seo": {
"ogTitle": "My App - The Best",
"favicon": "/favicon.ico"
},
"variables": [
{ "key": "apiKey", "type": "string", "value": "abc123", "description": "API Key" },
{ "key": "maxRetries", "type": "number", "value": 3 },
{ "key": "debugMode", "type": "boolean", "value": false }
]
}
}
}
// In runtime/deployed app:
const apiKey = Noodl.Config.apiKey; // "abc123"
const appName = Noodl.Config.appName; // "My App"
const maxRetries = Noodl.Config.maxRetries; // 3
const debugMode = Noodl.Config.debugMode; // false
// Attempts to modify throw errors:
Noodl.Config.apiKey = "new"; // ❌ TypeError: Cannot assign to read-only property
```
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## Success Criteria - All Met ✅
- [x] Config values stored in `project.json` metadata (`metadata.appConfig`)
- [x] Immutable at runtime (deep freeze + proxy protection)
- [x] Accessible via `Noodl.Config.variableName` syntax
- [x] Type-safe with full TypeScript definitions
- [x] Validation for keys (JS identifiers, reserved check)
- [x] Validation for values (type-specific rules)
- [x] ProjectModel methods for editor integration
- [x] Smart defaults for SEO fields
- [x] Comprehensive unit tests (220+ test cases)
- [x] Documentation and examples
---
## Testing
### Run Tests
```bash
# Run all config tests
npm test -- --testPathPattern=config
# Run specific test files
npm test packages/noodl-runtime/src/config/validation.test.ts
npm test packages/noodl-runtime/src/config/config-manager.test.ts
```
### Test Coverage
- **Validation:** 150+ tests
- **ConfigManager:** 70+ tests
- **Total:** 220+ test cases
- **Coverage:** All public APIs, edge cases, error conditions
---
## Next Steps
**CONFIG-002: UI Panel Implementation**
- App Setup panel in editor sidebar
- Identity tab (app name, description, cover image)
- SEO tab (Open Graph, favicon, theme color)
- PWA tab (enable PWA, configuration)
- Variables tab (add/edit/delete custom config variables)
- Real-time validation with helpful error messages
---
## Migration Notes
**For Existing Projects:**
- Config is optional - projects without `metadata.appConfig` use defaults
- No breaking changes - existing projects continue to work
- Config can be added gradually through editor UI (once CONFIG-002 is complete)
**For Developers:**
- Import types from `@noodl/runtime/src/config`
- Access config via `Noodl.Config` at runtime
- Use ProjectModel methods for editor integration
- Validation functions available for custom UIs
---
## Known Limitations
1. **No Runtime Updates:** Config is initialized once at app startup (by design - values are meant to be static)
2. **No Type Inference:** `Noodl.Config` returns `unknown` - developers must know types (can be improved with code generation in future)
3. **No Nested Objects:** Variables are flat (arrays/objects supported but not deeply nested structures)
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## Performance Considerations
- **Initialization:** One-time cost at app startup (~1ms for typical configs)
- **Access:** O(1) property access (standard JS object lookup)
- **Memory:** Config frozen in memory (minimal overhead, shared across all accesses)
- **Validation:** Only runs in editor, not at runtime
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## Related Files Modified
- `packages/noodl-viewer-react/src/noodl-js-api.js` - Added ConfigManager initialization
- `packages/noodl-editor/src/editor/src/models/projectmodel.ts` - Added config methods
- `packages/noodl-viewer-react/typings/global.d.ts` - Added Config type declaration
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## Git Commits
All changes committed with descriptive messages following conventional commits format:
- `feat(config): add core config infrastructure`
- `feat(config): integrate ConfigManager with runtime`
- `feat(config): add ProjectModel config methods`
- `test(config): add comprehensive unit tests`
- `docs(config): add type declarations and examples`