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Additional IDE Workflows & Enhancements

Overview

This document provides additional workflow types and enhancements that complement the existing universal workflows, focusing on IDE-specific optimizations and advanced automation patterns.

🎨 IDE-Specific Workflow Enhancements

AI-Powered Code Review Workflow

Duration: 20-30 minutes | Goal: Automated code review with IDE integration Confidence Level: 90% for pattern detection, 85% for architectural compliance

Phase 1: Pre-Review Analysis (10 minutes)

Step 1: Analyze Changed Files
Tool: analyze_project_ecosystem
Parameters: {
  "analysisScope": ["code_quality", "security", "architecture"],
  "analysisDepth": "comprehensive",
  "focusFiles": ["<changed_files>"]
}
Step 2: Generate Review Checklist
Tool: generate_rules
Parameters: {
  "source": "patterns",
  "outputFormat": "checklist",
  "reviewContext": true
}
Step 3: Create IDE Review Configuration
yaml
# IDE Review Settings
review_config:
  auto_detect:
    - architecture_violations
    - security_vulnerabilities
    - performance_issues
    - test_coverage_gaps
  
  severity_levels:
    critical: block_merge
    high: require_resolution
    medium: suggest_fix
    low: informational

Phase 2: Automated Review Execution (20 minutes)

Step 4: Execute Review with IDE Integration
javascript
// Cursor/Windsurf Integration
Tool: validate_rules
Parameters: {
  "reportFormat": "ide_compatible",
  "validationType": "comprehensive",
  "outputFormat": "inline_annotations"
}
Step 5: Generate Fix Suggestions
Tool: get_development_guidance
Parameters: {
  "developmentPhase": "code_review",
  "focusAreas": ["identified_issues"],
  "includeFixSuggestions": true
}

Refactoring Assistant Workflow

Duration: 30-45 minutes | Goal: Intelligent refactoring with architectural awareness

Phase 1: Refactoring Analysis (15 minutes)

Step 1: Identify Refactoring Opportunities
Tool: analyze_project_ecosystem
Parameters: {
  "analysisScope": ["code_complexity", "duplication", "coupling"],
  "includeMetrics": true,
  "thresholds": {
    "complexity": 10,
    "duplication": 5,
    "coupling": 0.8
  }
}
Step 2: Generate Refactoring Plan
Tool: manage_todo_json
Parameters: {
  "operation": "create_task",
  "title": "Refactor: [Component Name]",
  "description": "Architectural refactoring based on analysis",
  "priority": "medium",
  "tags": ["refactoring", "architecture", "ide-suggested"]
}

Phase 2: IDE-Guided Refactoring (30 minutes)

Step 3: Create Refactoring Rules
yaml
refactoring_rules:
  extract_method:
    min_lines: 10
    max_parameters: 3
    naming_convention: "camelCase"
  
  extract_interface:
    min_implementations: 2
    visibility: "public"
  
  move_class:
    check_dependencies: true
    update_imports: automatic

Performance Profiling Workflow

Duration: 45-60 minutes | Goal: IDE-integrated performance optimization

Phase 1: Performance Baseline (20 minutes)

Step 1: Analyze Performance Patterns
Tool: analyze_project_ecosystem
Parameters: {
  "analysisScope": ["performance"],
  "includeEnvironment": true,
  "performanceMetrics": [
    "algorithm_complexity",
    "database_queries",
    "api_calls",
    "memory_usage"
  ]
}
Step 2: Create Performance TODOs
Tool: manage_todo_json
Parameters: {
  "operation": "create_task",
  "title": "Optimize: [Performance Bottleneck]",
  "priority": "high",
  "tags": ["performance", "optimization", "profiling"],
  "metrics": {
    "current": "[baseline_metric]",
    "target": "[improvement_goal]"
  }
}

🤖 AI-Enhanced IDE Workflows

Context-Aware Code Generation

Duration: 15-20 minutes | Goal: Generate code that follows project patterns

Workflow Steps:

  1. Context Gathering
Tool: get_architectural_context
Parameters: {
  "includeCompliance": true,
  "conversationContext": {
    "codeGeneration": true,
    "targetFile": "[current_file]"
  }
}
  1. Pattern Extraction
Tool: analyze_project_ecosystem
Parameters: {
  "analysisScope": ["patterns"],
  "patternTypes": ["api", "database", "ui", "testing"]
}
  1. IDE Configuration Generation
yaml
ai_generation_rules:
  patterns:
    - use_existing_error_handling
    - follow_naming_conventions
    - include_unit_tests
    - maintain_documentation
  
  context_inclusion:
    - related_files: 5
    - test_examples: 3
    - similar_implementations: 2

Intelligent Test Generation

Duration: 25-35 minutes | Goal: Generate comprehensive tests with IDE support

Phase 1: Test Analysis (10 minutes)

Tool: compare_adr_progress
Parameters: {
  "focusArea": "test_coverage",
  "includeMetrics": true,
  "identifyGaps": true
}

Phase 2: Test Generation Rules (25 minutes)

yaml
test_generation:
  coverage_targets:
    unit: 80
    integration: 60
    e2e: 40
  
  test_patterns:
    - arrange_act_assert
    - given_when_then
    - test_data_builders
  
  ide_integration:
    - auto_run_on_save
    - inline_coverage_display
    - failure_navigation

🔄 Continuous Integration Workflows

IDE-Triggered CI/CD

Duration: 20-30 minutes | Goal: Seamless CI/CD from IDE

Workflow Configuration:

yaml
ide_ci_integration:
  triggers:
    - on_commit: lint_and_format
    - on_push: run_tests
    - on_pr: full_validation
  
  feedback:
    - inline_annotations
    - status_bar_indicators
    - notification_popups
  
  actions:
    - auto_fix_issues
    - suggest_improvements
    - block_on_failures

🔍 Advanced Analysis Workflows

Dependency Analysis Workflow

Duration: 30-40 minutes | Goal: Visualize and optimize dependencies

Steps:

  1. Dependency Mapping
Tool: analyze_project_ecosystem
Parameters: {
  "analysisScope": ["dependencies"],
  "includeTransitive": true,
  "visualizationFormat": "graph"
}
  1. IDE Visualization Config
yaml
dependency_view:
  layout: hierarchical
  grouping: by_module
  highlighting:
    - circular_dependencies: red
    - unused_dependencies: yellow
    - security_issues: orange

Architecture Drift Detection

Duration: 40-50 minutes | Goal: Detect and fix architectural violations

Phase 1: Drift Analysis (20 minutes)

Tool: validate_rules
Parameters: {
  "validationType": "architecture",
  "strictMode": true,
  "includeHistory": true
}

Phase 2: IDE Integration (30 minutes)

yaml
drift_detection:
  real_time:
    - highlight_violations
    - suggest_corrections
    - block_invalid_changes
  
  reporting:
    - daily_summary
    - trend_analysis
    - team_dashboard

🛡️ Security-First Workflows

Secure Coding Assistant

Duration: 25-35 minutes | Goal: Real-time security guidance

Configuration:

yaml
security_assistant:
  real_time_scanning:
    - sql_injection
    - xss_vulnerabilities
    - authentication_flaws
    - encryption_weaknesses
  
  ide_integration:
    - inline_warnings
    - secure_snippets
    - vulnerability_explanations
    - fix_suggestions

Compliance Checking Workflow

Duration: 35-45 minutes | Goal: Ensure regulatory compliance

Steps:

  1. Compliance Analysis
Tool: analyze_content_security
Parameters: {
  "complianceFrameworks": ["GDPR", "HIPAA", "SOC2"],
  "generateReport": true
}
  1. IDE Rules Generation
yaml
compliance_rules:
  data_handling:
    - encrypt_pii
    - audit_access
    - retention_policies
  
  code_patterns:
    - secure_apis
    - validated_inputs
    - logged_operations

📊 Metrics and Monitoring Workflows

IDE Health Dashboard

Duration: 15-20 minutes | Goal: Real-time project health in IDE

Dashboard Configuration:

yaml
health_dashboard:
  widgets:
    - code_quality_score
    - test_coverage_trend
    - deployment_readiness
    - security_posture
    - team_velocity
  
  refresh_interval: 5_minutes
  
  alerts:
    - coverage_drop: 5%
    - quality_degradation: 10%
    - security_issues: any

Team Collaboration Workflow

Duration: 20-30 minutes | Goal: Enhanced team coordination

Features:

yaml
team_collaboration:
  code_sharing:
    - live_share_sessions
    - pair_programming
    - code_reviews
  
  knowledge_sharing:
    - inline_documentation
    - pattern_library
    - decision_log
  
  coordination:
    - task_assignment
    - progress_tracking
    - conflict_resolution

🚀 Deployment Optimization Workflows

Container Optimization

Duration: 30-40 minutes | Goal: Optimize container builds

Workflow:

yaml
container_optimization:
  analysis:
    - layer_efficiency
    - cache_utilization
    - security_scanning
  
  ide_integration:
    - dockerfile_linting
    - build_time_prediction
    - size_optimization

Multi-Environment Management

Duration: 35-45 minutes | Goal: Manage multiple deployment environments

Configuration:

yaml
environment_management:
  environments:
    - development
    - staging
    - production
    - preview
  
  ide_features:
    - environment_switching
    - config_validation
    - deployment_preview
    - rollback_capability

💡 Learning and Documentation Workflows

Interactive Documentation

Duration: 20-25 minutes | Goal: Living documentation in IDE

Setup:

yaml
interactive_docs:
  features:
    - inline_examples
    - runnable_snippets
    - architecture_diagrams
    - decision_records
  
  generation:
    - from_code_comments
    - from_test_cases
    - from_usage_patterns

Onboarding Assistant

Duration: 30-40 minutes | Goal: Accelerate developer onboarding

Workflow:

yaml
onboarding_assistant:
  guided_tour:
    - project_structure
    - key_components
    - development_flow
    - testing_approach
  
  interactive_exercises:
    - fix_simple_bug
    - add_feature
    - write_test
    - deploy_change

🔮 Future Enhancements

AI-Powered Predictions

  • Performance regression prediction
  • Bug likelihood assessment
  • Deployment success probability
  • Team velocity forecasting

Advanced Automations

  • Self-healing code
  • Automatic optimization
  • Predictive refactoring
  • Intelligent merge conflict resolution

Enhanced Visualizations

  • 3D architecture views
  • Real-time data flow
  • Interactive dependency graphs
  • Team collaboration heatmaps

Integration with Universal Workflows

These enhanced workflows complement the universal workflows by:

  1. Adding IDE-specific optimizations to existing workflows
  2. Providing deeper integration with development tools
  3. Enabling real-time feedback during development
  4. Automating repetitive tasks through IDE features
  5. Enhancing team collaboration with shared configurations

Ready to enhance your IDE workflow? Combine these patterns with the universal workflows for maximum productivity!

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