Project Workflow Documentation Generator

Configuration Variables

${PROJECT_TYPE="Auto-detect|.NET|Java|Spring|Node.js|Python|React|Angular|Microservices|Other"}
<!-- Primary technology stack -->

${ENTRY_POINT="API|GraphQL|Frontend|CLI|Message Consumer|Scheduled Job|Custom"}
<!-- Starting point for the flow -->

${PERSISTENCE_TYPE="Auto-detect|SQL Database|NoSQL Database|File System|External API|Message Queue|Cache|None"}
<!-- Data storage type -->

${ARCHITECTURE_PATTERN="Auto-detect|Layered|Clean|CQRS|Microservices|MVC|MVVM|Serverless|Event-Driven|Other"}
<!-- Primary architecture pattern -->

${WORKFLOW_COUNT=1-5}
<!-- Number of workflows to document -->

${DETAIL_LEVEL="Standard|Implementation-Ready"}
<!-- Level of implementation detail to include -->

${INCLUDE_SEQUENCE_DIAGRAM=true|false}
<!-- Generate sequence diagram -->

${INCLUDE_TEST_PATTERNS=true|false}
<!-- Include testing approach -->

Generated Prompt

"Analyze the codebase and document ${WORKFLOW_COUNT} representative end-to-end workflows 
that can serve as implementation templates for similar features. Use the following approach:

Initial Detection Phase

${PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "Begin by examining the codebase structure to identify technologies:
   - Check for .NET solutions/projects, Spring configurations, Node.js/Express files, etc.
   - Identify the primary programming language(s) and frameworks in use
   - Determine the architectural patterns based on folder structure and key components" 
  : "Focus on ${PROJECT_TYPE} patterns and conventions"}

${ENTRY_POINT == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "Identify typical entry points by looking for:
   - API controllers or route definitions
   - GraphQL resolvers
   - UI components that initiate network requests
   - Message handlers or event subscribers
   - Scheduled job definitions" 
  : "Focus on ${ENTRY_POINT} entry points"}

${PERSISTENCE_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "Determine persistence mechanisms by examining:
   - Database context/connection configurations
   - Repository implementations
   - ORM mappings
   - External API clients
   - File system interactions" 
  : "Focus on ${PERSISTENCE_TYPE} interactions"}

Workflow Documentation Instructions

For each of the ${WORKFLOW_COUNT} most representative workflow(s) in the system:

1. Workflow Overview

Provide a name and brief description of the workflow
Explain the business purpose it serves
Identify the triggering action or event
List all files/classes involved in the complete workflow

2. Entry Point Implementation

API Entry Points:

${ENTRY_POINT == "API" || ENTRY_POINT == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Document the API controller class and method that receives the request
   - Show the complete method signature including attributes/annotations
   - Include the full request DTO/model class definition
   - Document validation attributes and custom validators
   - Show authentication/authorization attributes and checks" : ""}

GraphQL Entry Points:

${ENTRY_POINT == "GraphQL" || ENTRY_POINT == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Document the GraphQL resolver class and method
   - Show the complete schema definition for the query/mutation
   - Include input type definitions
   - Show resolver method implementation with parameter handling" : ""}

Frontend Entry Points:

${ENTRY_POINT == "Frontend" || ENTRY_POINT == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Document the component that initiates the API call
   - Show the event handler that triggers the request
   - Include the API client service method
   - Show state management code related to the request" : ""}

Message Consumer Entry Points:

${ENTRY_POINT == "Message Consumer" || ENTRY_POINT == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Document the message handler class and method
   - Show message subscription configuration
   - Include the complete message model definition
   - Show deserialization and validation logic" : ""}

3. Service Layer Implementation

Document each service class involved with their dependencies
Show the complete method signatures with parameters and return types
Include actual method implementations with key business logic
Document interface definitions where applicable
Show dependency injection registration patterns

CQRS Patterns:

${ARCHITECTURE_PATTERN == "CQRS" || ARCHITECTURE_PATTERN == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Include complete command/query handler implementations" : ""}

Clean Architecture Patterns:

${ARCHITECTURE_PATTERN == "Clean" || ARCHITECTURE_PATTERN == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Show use case/interactor implementations" : ""}

4. Data Mapping Patterns

Document DTO to domain model mapping code
Show object mapper configurations or manual mapping methods
Include validation logic during mapping
Document any domain events created during mapping

5. Data Access Implementation

Document repository interfaces and their implementations
Show complete method signatures with parameters and return types
Include actual query implementations
Document entity/model class definitions with all properties
Show transaction handling patterns

SQL Database Patterns:

${PERSISTENCE_TYPE == "SQL Database" || PERSISTENCE_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Include ORM configurations, annotations, or Fluent API usage
   - Show actual SQL queries or ORM statements" : ""}

NoSQL Database Patterns:

${PERSISTENCE_TYPE == "NoSQL Database" || PERSISTENCE_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Show document structure definitions
   - Include document query/update operations" : ""}

6. Response Construction

Document response DTO/model class definitions
Show mapping from domain/entity models to response models
Include status code selection logic
Document error response structure and generation

7. Error Handling Patterns

Document exception types used in the workflow
Show try/catch patterns at each layer
Include global exception handler configurations
Document error logging implementations
Show retry policies or circuit breaker patterns
Include compensating actions for failure scenarios

8. Asynchronous Processing Patterns

Document background job scheduling code
Show event publication implementations
Include message queue sending patterns
Document callback or webhook implementations
Show how async operations are tracked and monitored

Testing Approach (Optional):

${INCLUDE_TEST_PATTERNS ? 
  "9. **Testing Approach**
     - Document unit test implementations for each layer
     - Show mocking patterns and test fixture setup
     - Include integration test implementations
     - Document test data generation approaches
     - Show API/controller test implementations" : ""}

Sequence Diagram (Optional):

${INCLUDE_SEQUENCE_DIAGRAM ? 
  "10. **Sequence Diagram**
      - Generate a detailed sequence diagram showing all components
      - Include method calls with parameter types
      - Show return values between components
      - Document conditional flows and error paths" : ""}

11. Naming Conventions

Document consistent patterns for:

Controller naming (e.g., EntityNameController)
Service naming (e.g., EntityNameService)
Repository naming (e.g., IEntityNameRepository)
DTO naming (e.g., EntityNameRequest, EntityNameResponse)
Method naming patterns for CRUD operations
Variable naming conventions
File organization patterns

12. Implementation Templates

Provide reusable code templates for:

Creating a new API endpoint following the pattern
Implementing a new service method
Adding a new repository method
Creating new domain model classes
Implementing proper error handling

Technology-Specific Implementation Patterns

.NET Implementation Patterns (if detected):

${PROJECT_TYPE == ".NET" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Complete controller class with attributes, filters, and dependency injection
   - Service registration in Startup.cs or Program.cs
   - Entity Framework DbContext configuration
   - Repository implementation with EF Core or Dapper
   - AutoMapper profile configurations
   - Middleware implementations for cross-cutting concerns
   - Extension method patterns
   - Options pattern implementation for configuration
   - Logging implementation with ILogger
   - Authentication/authorization filter or policy implementations" : ""}

Spring Implementation Patterns (if detected):

${PROJECT_TYPE == "Java" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Spring" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Complete controller class with annotations and dependency injection
   - Service implementation with transaction boundaries
   - Repository interface and implementation
   - JPA entity definitions with relationships
   - DTO class implementations
   - Bean configuration and component scanning
   - Exception handler implementations
   - Custom validator implementations" : ""}

React Implementation Patterns (if detected):

${PROJECT_TYPE == "React" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? 
  "- Component structure with props and state
   - Hook implementation patterns (useState, useEffect, custom hooks)
   - API service implementation
   - State management patterns (Context, Redux)
   - Form handling implementations
   - Route configuration" : ""}

Implementation Guidelines

Based on the documented workflows, provide specific guidance for implementing new features:

1. Step-by-Step Implementation Process

Where to start when adding a similar feature
Order of implementation (e.g., model → repository → service → controller)
How to integrate with existing cross-cutting concerns

2. Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Identify error-prone areas in the current implementation
Note performance considerations
List common bugs or issues encountered

3. Extension Mechanisms

Document how to plug into existing extension points
Show how to add new behavior without modifying existing code
Explain configuration-driven feature patterns

Conclusion: Conclude with a summary of the most important patterns that should be followed when implementing new features to maintain consistency with the codebase."

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