Configuration for helixml/aispec

To configure the development environment for helixml/aispec, follow the steps outlined below. Ensure that all prerequisites are met before proceeding.

Configuration Options

Setting Up Environment Variables

Environment variables play a crucial role in customizing the development experience.

Create a .env file in the root of your project.

Define environment variables in the format KEY=VALUE within the .env file.

Example:

DATABASE_URL=mysql://user:password@localhost:3306/mydatabase
API_KEY=your_api_key_here
LOG_LEVEL=debug

Load the environment variables in your application. If using Node.js, you can utilize the dotenv package.

Code:
```
require('dotenv').config();
console.log(process.env.DATABASE_URL);
```

Configuring Build Tools

To effectively manage your build process, you need to configure your build tools.

Modify the webpack.config.js file to include any necessary loaders or plugins.

Example configuration:

const path = require('path');

module.exports = {
  entry: './src/index.js',
  output: {
    filename: 'bundle.js',
    path: path.resolve(__dirname, 'dist'),
  },
  module: {
    rules: [
      {
        test: /\.js$/,
        exclude: /node_modules/,
        use: {
          loader: 'babel-loader',
        },
      },
    ],
  },
};

Install required dependencies to support your configuration.

Command:

npm install --save-dev webpack webpack-cli babel-loader @babel/core @babel/preset-env

Configuring Linting and Formatting

Ensure your code adheres to predefined standards by configuring linters and formatting tools.

Install ESLint and create a configuration file.

Command:
```
npm install --save-dev eslint
```
Initialize ESLint within your project.

Command:
```
npx eslint --init
```

Example .eslintrc.js configuration:

module.exports = {
  env: {
    browser: true,
    es6: true,
  },
  extends: 'eslint:recommended',
  parserOptions: {
    ecmaVersion: 2021,
  },
  rules: {
    'no-unused-vars': 'warn',
    'semi': ['error', 'always'],
  },
};

Integrating Unit Testing

For robust development, set up a unit testing framework.

Install Jest for handling unit tests.

Command:
```
npm install --save-dev jest
```
Configure Jest in the package.json file.

Example configuration:
```
{
  "scripts": {
    "test": "jest"
  }
}
```

Create a test file for your application logic.

Example: sum.test.js

const sum = (a, b) => a + b;

test('adds 1 + 2 to equal 3', () => {
  expect(sum(1, 2)).toBe(3);
});

Running the Application

After performing the configurations, you can run your application.

Run the build to compile your assets.

Command:
```
npx webpack --mode development
```
Run the tests to ensure everything functions as expected.

Command:
```
npm test
```

Reference

This configuration overview is based on established practices within the helixml/aispec community. Ensure to stay updated with the latest versions of tools and libraries referenced for optimal performance.