Why Robustness Comes First
Non-coders (like Chris) can’t be tinkering under the hood when things break. Our top priority is a script that simply doesn’t crash. Clear error trapping and simple fallbacks make debugging fast, so we spend time on features, not chasing typos or hidden edge cases.
Modular by Design
- Self-Contained Modules: Each logical operation—“read DOCX,” “publish to WordPress,” “clean up drafts”—lives in its own file or function.
- Clear Boundaries: A module’s name, its inputs and outputs, and a one-line summary live at the top of every file.
- Discoverability: A small “map” or
index.jsoutlines how modules connect, so you never have to hunt for code.
Hot-Swappable Components
When we improve or rewrite functionality, we don’t monkey-patch three lines inside a big file. We build a new module-v2.js that implements the same interface, drop it in, and switch the import/export. If something doesn’t work, rolling back is as simple as pointing back to module-v1.js.
One Feature, One Sprint
We break work into the smallest meaningful units:
- Define the feature’s public API and desired behavior.
- Implement it in a standalone module.
- Test it in isolation (unit test or manual smoke test).
- Integrate it into the main flow.
- Iterate with small tweaks if necessary.
Continuous Documentation
Every time we add or swap a module, we update its header comment and our project README. This keeps onboarding Chris—or any future collaborator—as frictionless as our code.
By following these principles—robust error handling, modular boundaries, hot swapping, single-feature focus, and up-to-date docs—we build automations that keep running in the background, letting us focus on what really matters: moving projects forward.
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