OpenNoodl/dev-docs/tasks/phase-3-editor-ux-overhaul/TASK-007-app-config-system/CONFIG-001-CHANGELOG.md

# 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

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## 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

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## 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

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## 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

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## 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`