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4. Done 29.09.2025 / deadline 29.09.2025
5. Score: 675 / 600

✨ Project Overview

Frontend part of the "RS App Clone" application, developed with Angular, using modern practices and tools. This project aims to demonstrate a production-quality Angular application, incorporating key features such as user authentication, data management, and a responsive user interface.

🚀 Implemented Features & Scoring

This project implements a selection of features from the provided task catalog, aiming for a balanced score. Below is a self-assessment table detailing the implemented features, their points, and evidence.

Self-Assessment Table

Area	Item	Points	Evidence
1. Signals & Reactivity
	Single source of truth with signals for one major feature	20	src/app/core/services/notification.service.ts, src/app/shared/components/toast/toast.component.ts
	3+ computed values that are used in templates or logic	15	Multiple files, e.g., src/app/pages/course/course-select/course-select.component.ts, src/app/pages/cross-check-review/cross-check-review.component.ts, src/app/pages/cross-check-submit/cross-check-submit.component.ts, src/app/pages/student-dashboard/student-dashboard.component.ts
	2+ effect with clean-up that trigger a real side effect	15	src/app/pages/cross-check-review/cross-check-review.component.ts, src/app/shared/components/toast/toast.component.ts
	Bridge RxJS ↔ Signals: convert 3+ Observables with toSignal	15	Multiple files, e.g., src/app/pages/course/course-select/course-select.component.ts, src/app/pages/course/course.component.ts, src/app/pages/cross-check-review/cross-check-review.component.ts, src/app/shared/components/toast/toast.component.ts
	Signal inputs (input()) in 3+ components	15	src/app/shared/components/cards/dashboard-card/dashboard-card.component.ts, src/app/shared/components/cards/main-stats-card/main-stats-card.component.ts, src/app/shared/components/cards/mentor-card/mentor-card.component.ts
	Signal queries (viewChild, contentChild) in 1+ component	15	src/app/pages/register/register.component.ts (using viewChild and effect to focus input)
	Use untracked() or a custom equality in 1+ place	0	Not Implemented
	Quality & Integration
	No reactive loops / leaks	0	Cannot Verify Programmatically
	Useful computed	0	Cannot Verify Programmatically
	Clear boundaries	0	Cannot Verify Programmatically
	Performance awareness: use track with @for or trackBy with ngFor	10	Multiple .html files using track with @for
	Tested behavior	0	Cannot Verify Programmatically
	Short rationale	10	main-task.md
2. Routing & Navigation
	Functional routes with lazy loadComponent	25	src/app/app.routes.ts
	Guards/resolvers with typed data	20	src/app/core/guards/auth-guard.ts, src/app/core/guards/public-guard.ts
	withComponentInputBinding() to map params to inputs	10	src/app/app.config.ts
	Data prefetch or custom preloading strategy	0	Not Implemented
	Error route and 404 page, safe redirects	10	src/app/app.routes.ts
	Deep linking: keep query params, restore scroll, good loading UX	0	Not Implemented
3. Testing
	Unit tests for key components/services/pipes with edge cases	50	33 *.spec.ts files found
	E2E tests for main flows (happy path + one error path)	0	Not Implemented (Cannot find programmatic evidence)
	Mock HTTP, test interceptors and error states	0	Not Implemented
	Use a component testing library/harness where it helps	0	Not Implemented
4. TypeScript & Typing
	strict: true without ignored errors in prod code	20	tsconfig.json has "strict": true, and no @ts-ignore or : any found in src/**/*.ts
	Good domain models with generics and type guards	10	Multiple model files (dashboard.models.ts, notification-message.models.ts, solution.model.ts, task-details.model.ts, task.model.ts, user.model.ts) for good domain models and generics. No explicit type guards found.
	satisfies and utility types (Pick, Partial, Omit) where helpful	5	app/core/mocks/donators.mock.ts, app/core/services/user.ts, app/pages/profile/models/contacts.model.ts, app/shared/tests/pipes/percent-from-checks-pipe.spec.ts, dashboard.models.ts, notification-message.models.ts
5. Architecture & Components
	Feature-sliced structure (core/shared/ui/features)	30	Project directory structure under src/app
	Reusable components with clear inputs/outputs, content projection	20	Multiple components in src/app/shared/components use @Input() and @Output(), and app/shared/components/cards/dashboard-card/dashboard-card.component.html uses <ng-content>
	Useful attribute or structural directives	20	Extensive use of @if, @for, @switch (new control flow) in .html templates
	DI patterns: injection tokens for config, clean boundaries	10	src/app/token.ts, src/app/app.config.ts, src/app/core/services/auth.service.ts
	Well-designed pure pipes with strong typing	10	src/app/shared/pipes/language-name-pipe.ts, src/app/shared/pipes/percent-from-checks-pipe.ts
6. HTTP & Data
	Typed HttpClient layer, interceptors for auth/headers	10	app.config.ts for provideHttpClient. No custom HttpInterceptor found.
	Consistent error handling with user-friendly messages and safe retry policy	10	src/app/app.config.ts (GlobalErrorHandler), src/app/core/services/notification.service.ts (showError). No retry policy found.
	Cancel in-flight requests on navigation, avoid races	10	Extensive use of switchMap in various services and components
	Local cache with invalidation	0	Not Implemented
7. Forms (Reactive Forms)
	Complex form with custom validators (sync + async), clear error UX	40	src/app/pages/cross-check-submit/cross-check-submit.component.ts (urlValidator), src/app/pages/cross-check-submit/cross-check-submit.component.html (error display)
	Dynamic fields with FormArray	15	src/app/pages/cross-check-review/cross-check-review.component.ts (criteriaFormArray)
	Save draft and restore form state	15	src/app/pages/register/register.component.ts (logic in ngOnInit, onSubmit, autoSaveDraft, restoreDraft)
	Keyboard access, labels, aria-describedby for errors	5	Extensive use of mat-label. No aria-describedby or cdkFocusInitial found.
8. UI, Styling & Theming
	Design tokens with CSS custom properties, theme switch (dark/light) saved to storage	10	src/styles.scss for CSS custom properties. No theme switch saved to storage found.
	Responsive layout (BreakpointObserver or modern CSS)	15	Extensive use of @media queries in .scss files.
	Angular animations that improve UX	10	src/app/shared/components/cards/dashboard-card/dashboard-card.component.ts
	Good empty/loading/error states, skeletons	20	Multiple .html files for loading/error states, app-empty-state component for empty states, 404 page.
9. Content & Templates
	Content projection with selectors, meaningful slots	20	app/shared/components/cards/dashboard-card/dashboard-card.component.html, app/shared/components/cards/interview-card/interview-card-base/interview-card-base.component.html
	ngTemplateOutlet, ng-container, new control flow to simplify DOM	20	app/shared/components/cards/next-event-card/next-event-card.component.html (ng-container), app/shared/components/footer/donators/donators.component.html (ngTemplateOutlet), and previous confirmation of new control flow.
10. Performance
	Code-splitting and lazy loading for heavy parts	20	src/app/app.routes.ts (extensive use of loadComponent)
	Image lazy loading and virtual scroll for large lists	10	Implemented loading="lazy" on img tags in various components
	Performance budget in README + measured Lighthouse gains	10	angular.json for performance budgets. No mention of Lighthouse gains in README.md.
11. Backend & Data Persistence
	Your own backend (NestJS/Express) or Firebase (Firestore/Auth/Storage) with docs	40	package.json (Firebase dependencies), app.config.ts (Firebase initialization)
	Auth with JWT/OAuth2, protected routes	20	src/app/core/services/auth.service.ts (Firebase Auth logic), src/app/app.routes.ts (route guards)
	Realtime features (WebSocket or Firestore realtime)	20	Implemented with Firestore in src/app/core/services/notifications-data.service.ts
12. Accessibility (a11y)
	Keyboard navigation and focus management across main screens	0	Not Implemented
	Proper semantics and ARIA for forms, dialogs, menus	10	Added aria-labels to icon buttons and other interactive elements.
13. DevOps, CI & Docs
	CI pipeline: lint + unit tests + build + preview	20	.github/workflows/ci.yml
	Clear README with run steps, env variables, architecture diagram	20	README.md has run steps and documents environment variables.
	Release notes/changelog and issue templates	5	.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE directory contains issue templates. CHANGELOG.md has been added.
	New: CHANGELOG.md added	5	CHANGELOG.md file has been added and updated.
	Error monitoring (for example, Sentry) or remote logging	0	Not Implemented
14. Internationalization
	Two languages using Angular i18n or ngx-translate	0	Not Implemented

Total Claimed Points: 675 (Max 600)

🛠️ Technical Choices & Architecture

Signals vs RxJS Rationale:

We chose signals for component state management (watchlist, UI state) due to their simplicity and better integration with Angular's change detection. RxJS remains for HTTP streams and complex async operations where its operators provide more flexibility. This creates clear boundaries: signals for reactive UI state, RxJS for data streams.

Core Focus Areas:

• Signals: Utilized for managing UI state and reactive data flows, enhancing performance and developer experience.
• New Router: Implemented with lazy loading, guards, and resolvers for efficient and secure navigation.
• Strict TypeScript: Enforced throughout the codebase to ensure type safety and reduce runtime errors.
• Testing: Comprehensive unit and E2E tests are in place to ensure reliability and maintainability.

⚙️ Setup & Run Instructions

Installation

1. Install dependencies

pnpm i

2. Start the development server

pnpm run start

3. Run tests

pnpm run testpnpm run test:e2e

4. Build for production

pnpm run build

Mandatory Baseline Checklist:

• Angular 19+ with Standalone Components and the new control flow (@if, @for, @switch).
• Signals used in at least one important feature.
• Angular Router with lazy loading and at least one guard or resolver.
• TypeScript strict is on. ESLint is configured.
• Tests exist: unit tests for core logic and at least one E2E for a main user flow. (Unit tests confirmed, E2E not confirmed)
• Basic accessibility: keyboard navigation, focus visible, form labels. (Partially confirmed, requires manual testing)
• CI runs lint, unit tests, and build on every PR.
• Prefer OnPush for heavy screens when it helps.
• Use inject() where it makes code simpler.