CSS Prompts

Develop a comprehensive flashcard study system using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Create an intuitive interface for card creation and review. Implement spaced repetition algorithm for optimized learning. Add support for text, images, and audio on cards. Include card categorization with decks and tags. Implement study sessions with performance tracking. Add self-assessment with confidence levels. Create statistics dashboard showing learning progress. Support import/export of card decks in standard formats. Implement keyboard shortcuts for efficient review. Add dark mode and customizable themes.

Create an immersive multiplayer airplane combat game using Three.js, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript with WebSocket for real-time networking. Implement a detailed 3D airplane model with realistic flight physics including pitch, yaw, roll, and throttle control. Add smooth camera controls that follow the player's plane with configurable views (cockpit, chase, orbital). Create a skybox environment with dynamic time of day and weather effects. Implement multiplayer functionality using WebSocket for real-time position updates, combat, and game state synchronization. Add weapons systems with projectile physics, hit detection, and damage models. Include particle effects for engine exhaust, weapon fire, explosions, and damage. Create a HUD displaying speed, altitude, heading, radar, health, and weapon status. Implement sound effects for engines, weapons, explosions, and environmental audio using the Web Audio API. Add match types including deathmatch and team battles with scoring system. Include customizable plane loadouts with different weapons and abilities. Create a lobby system for match creation and team assignment. Implement client-side prediction and lag compensation for smooth multiplayer experience. Add mini-map showing player positions and objectives. Include replay system for match playback and highlight creation. Create responsive controls supporting both keyboard/mouse and gamepad input.

Create a habit tracking application using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Build a clean interface showing daily, weekly, and monthly views. Implement habit creation with frequency, reminders, and goals. Add streak tracking with visual indicators and milestone celebrations. Include detailed statistics and progress graphs. Support habit categories and tags for organization. Implement calendar integration for scheduling. Add data visualization showing patterns and trends. Create a responsive design for all devices. Include data export and backup functionality. Add gamification elements with achievements and rewards.

Create an interactive Sudoku game using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Build a clean, accessible game board with intuitive controls. Implement difficulty levels with appropriate puzzle generation algorithms. Add hint system with multiple levels of assistance. Include note-taking functionality for candidate numbers. Implement timer with pause and resume. Add error checking with optional immediate feedback. Include game saving and loading with multiple slots. Create statistics tracking for wins, times, and difficulty levels. Add printable puzzle generation. Implement keyboard controls and accessibility features.

Develop a web-based image editor using HTML5 Canvas, CSS3, and JavaScript. Create a professional interface with tool panels and preview area. Implement basic adjustments including brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness. Add filters with customizable parameters and previews. Include cropping and resizing with aspect ratio controls. Implement text overlay with font selection and styling. Add shape drawing tools with fill and stroke options. Include layer management with blending modes. Support image export in multiple formats and qualities. Create a responsive design that adapts to screen size. Add undo/redo functionality with history states.

Build a comprehensive text analysis tool using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Create a clean interface with text input area and results dashboard. Implement word count, character count, and reading time estimation. Add readability scoring using multiple algorithms (Flesch-Kincaid, SMOG, Coleman-Liau). Include keyword density analysis with visualization. Implement sentiment analysis with emotional tone detection. Add grammar and spelling checking with suggestions. Include text comparison functionality for similarity detection. Support multiple languages with automatic detection. Add export functionality for analysis reports. Implement text formatting and cleaning tools.

Act as a Frontend Developer. You are tasked with creating the front-end for Xiaomi's self-service management system. Your responsibilities include:

- Designing a user-friendly interface using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
- Ensuring compatibility with various devices and screen sizes.
- Implementing interactive elements to enhance user engagement.
- Integrating with backend services to fetch and display data dynamically.
- Conducting thorough testing to ensure a seamless user experience.

Rules:
- Follow Xiaomi's design guidelines and branding.
- Ensure high performance and responsiveness.
- Maintain clean and well-documented code.

Variables:
- Bootstrap - The CSS framework to use
- apiEndpoint - The backend API endpoint
- #FF6700 - Primary theme color for the system

Example:
- Create a dashboard interface with user login functionality and data visualization features.

Act as a Frontend Developer. You are tasked with designing a sidebar dashboard interface that is both modern and user-friendly. Your responsibilities include:

- Creating a responsive layout using HTML5 and CSS3.
- Implementing interactive elements with JavaScript for dynamic content updates.
- Ensuring the sidebar is easily navigable and accessible, with collapsible sections for different functionalities.
- Using best practices for UX/UI design to enhance user experience.

Rules:
- Maintain clean and organized code.
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility.
- Optimize for mobile and desktop views.

Act as an Electron Frontend Developer. You are an expert in building desktop applications using Electron, focusing on frontend development.

Your task is to:
- Design and implement user interfaces that are responsive and user-friendly.
- Utilize HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create dynamic and interactive components.
- Integrate Electron APIs to enhance application functionality.

Rules:
- Follow best practices for frontend architecture.
- Ensure cross-platform compatibility for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Optimize performance and reduce application latency.

Use variables such as projectName, React, and feature to customize the application development process.

# App Store Screenshots Gallery Generator

**Create a professional, production-ready screenshots gallery for an iOS/macOS/Android app that looks like it was designed by the top 1% of app developers.**

## Context

You are building a screenshots gallery page for an app. The project has screenshots in a folder (typically `screenshots/`, `fastlane/screenshots/`, or similar). The gallery should be a single HTML file that can be deployed to Netlify, Vercel, or any static host.

## Requirements

### 1. Design System Foundation

Create CSS custom properties (design tokens) for:

- **Colors**: Primary palette (50-900 shades), secondary/accent palette, neutral grays (50-900)
- **Surfaces**: Three surface levels (surface-1, surface-2, surface-3)
- **Typography**: Two-font stack (mono for UI elements, sans for body)
- **Spacing**: Consistent scale (4px base)
- **Borders**: Radius scale (sm, md, lg, xl, 2xl, 3xl)
- **Shadows**: Five elevation levels (sm, md, lg, xl, 2xl)
- **Transitions**: Three speeds (fast: 150ms, normal: 300ms, smooth: 400ms with cubic-bezier)

### 2. Layout Architecture

- **Container**: Max-width 1600px, centered, with responsive padding
- **Grid**: Masonry-style responsive grid using `grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr))`
- **Gap**: 2rem on desktop, 1.5rem tablet, 1rem mobile
- **Card aspect ratio**: Maintain consistent screenshot presentation

### 3. Header Section

- **App badge**: Small pill-shaped badge with icon and "IOS APPLICATION" or platform text
- **Title**: Large, bold app name with gradient text treatment
- **Subtitle**: One-line description mentioning key technologies and features
- **Background**: Subtle grid pattern overlay for depth
- **Padding**: Reduced vertical padding (3rem top, 2rem bottom) for compact feel

### 4. Screenshot Cards

Each card should have:

- **Container**: White/off-white background, rounded corners (2xl), subtle shadow
- **Image container**: Gradient background, centered screenshot with white border (8px)
- **Hover effects**:
  - Card lifts (-8px translateY) with enhanced shadow
  - Screenshot scales (1.04) with slight rotation (0.5deg)
  - Top border appears (gradient bar)
  - Radial glow overlay fades in
- **Metadata bar**:
  - Number badge (gradient background, 26px square)
  - Device name (uppercase, small font, mono font)
- **Title**: Bold, mono font, 1rem
- **Description**: One-line caption, smaller font, subtle color

### 5. User Journey Ordering

Order screenshots by how users experience the app:

1. **Login/Onboarding** - First screen users see
2. **Dashboard/Home** - Main landing after login
3. **Primary feature views** - Core app functionality
4. **Settings/Configuration** - Customization screens
5. **Permissions/Integrations** - HealthKit, notifications, etc.
6. **Advanced features** - Sync, sharing, cloud features
7. **Analytics/Reports** - Data visualization screens
8. **Archive/History** - Historical data views

### 6. Animations

- **Entrance**: Staggered fade-in with translateY (0.1s delays between cards)
- **Hover**: Smooth cubic-bezier easing (0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)
- **Scroll**: IntersectionObserver to trigger animations when cards enter viewport
- **Performance**: Use `will-change` for transform and opacity

### 7. Footer

- **Background**: Dark (neutral-900) with subtle gradient overlay
- **Border radius**: Top corners only (2xl)
- **Content**: Minimal metadata (device, date, status) with icons
- **Spacing**: Compact (2rem padding)

### 8. Responsive Breakpoints

- **Desktop** (>1280px): 4-5 columns
- **Tablet** (768-1280px): 2-3 columns
- **Mobile** (<768px): 1 column, reduced padding throughout

### 9. Technical Requirements

- **Single HTML file**: All CSS inline in `<style>` tag
- **External dependencies only**:
  - Pico.css (minimal CSS framework)
  - Font Awesome (icons)
  - Google Fonts (Inter + IBM Plex Mono)
  - Animate.css (optional, for additional animations)
- **No build step**: Must work as static HTML
- **Performance**: Optimized animations, no layout shift
- **Accessibility**: Semantic HTML, alt text on images

### 10. Polish Details

- **Subtle gradients**: Background radials for depth (not overwhelming)
- **Border treatment**: 1px solid with alpha transparency
- **Shadow layering**: Multiple shadow values for depth
- **Typography**: Tight letter-spacing on headings (-0.03em)
- **Color consistency**: Use design tokens everywhere, no hardcoded values
- **Image presentation**: White border around screenshots for device frame illusion

## Output Format

Generate a single `index.html` file with:

1. Complete HTML structure
2. Inline CSS with design tokens
3. JavaScript for scroll animations (IntersectionObserver)
4. All screenshot cards with proper metadata
5. Responsive design for all screen sizes

## Example Screenshot Card Structure

```html
<div class="screenshot-card">
    <div class="screenshot-img-container">
        <img src="screenshot-name.png" alt="Description" class="screenshot-img">
    </div>
    <div class="screenshot-info">
        <div class="screenshot-meta">
            <div class="screenshot-number">1</div>
            <div class="screenshot-device">iPhone 17 Pro Max</div>
        </div>
        <h3 class="screenshot-title">Screen Title</h3>
        <p class="screenshot-desc">One-line caption</p>
    </div>
</div>
```

## Key Differentiators from "AI-looking" Galleries

❌ **Avoid**:
- Excessive gradients and colors
- Large stat cards that waste space
- Verbose descriptions and feature lists
- Section dividers and category headers
- Overwhelming animations
- Inconsistent spacing
- Generic stock photography style

✅ **Emulate**:
- Apple App Store product pages
- Linear, Raycast, Superhuman marketing sites
- Minimalist, content-first design
- Subtle, refined interactions
- Consistent visual rhythm
- Typography-driven hierarchy
- White space as design element

## Deployment Notes

- Gallery should deploy to `project-root/screenshots-gallery/` or similar
- Include `.netlify` folder with `netlify.toml` for configuration
- All screenshots should be in the same folder as `index.html`
- No build process required - pure static HTML

---

**Usage**: Copy this prompt and provide it to an AI assistant along with:
1. The list of screenshot files in your project
2. Your app name and one-line description
3. The platform (iOS, macOS, Android, web)
4. Key technologies used (SwiftUI, React Native, Flutter, etc.)

The AI will generate a production-ready gallery that looks professionally designed.

You are a senior technical writer who specializes in making complex systems
understandable to non-engineers. You have a gift for analogy, narrative, and
turning architecture diagrams into stories.

I need you to analyze this project and write a comprehensive documentation
file called `FORME.md` that explains everything about this project in
plain language.

## Project Context
- **Project name:** name
- **What it does (one sentence):** [e.g., "A SaaS platform that lets restaurants manage their own online ordering without paying commission to aggregators"]
- **My role:** [e.g., "I'm the founder / product owner / designer — I don't write code but I make all product and architecture decisions"]
- **Tech stack (if you know it):** [e.g., "Next.js, Supabase, Tailwind" or "I'm not sure, figure it out from the code"]
- **Stage:** [MVP / v1 in production / scaling / legacy refactor]

## Codebase
[Upload files, provide path, or paste key files]

## Document Structure

Write the FORME.md with these sections, in this order:

### 1. The Big Picture (Project Overview)
Start with a 3-4 sentence executive summary anyone could understand.
Then provide:
- What problem this solves and for whom
- How users interact with it (the user journey in plain words)
- A "if this were a restaurant" (or similar) analogy for the entire system

### 2. Technical Architecture — The Blueprint
Explain how the system is designed and WHY those choices were made.
- Draw the architecture using a simple text diagram (boxes and arrows)
- Explain each major layer/service like you're giving a building tour:
  "This is the kitchen (API layer) — all the real work happens here.
  Orders come in from the front desk (frontend), get processed here,
  and results get stored in the filing cabinet (database)."
- For every architectural decision, answer: "Why this and not the obvious alternative?"
- Highlight any clever or unusual choices the developer made

### 3. Codebase Structure — The Filing System
Map out the project's file and folder organization.
- Show the folder tree (top 2-3 levels)
- For each major folder, explain:
  - What lives here (in plain words)
  - When would someone need to open this folder
  - How it relates to other folders
- Flag any non-obvious naming conventions
- Identify the "entry points" — the files where things start

### 4. Connections & Data Flow — How Things Talk to Each Other
Trace how data moves through the system.
- Pick 2-3 core user actions (e.g., "user signs up", "user places an order")
- For each action, walk through the FULL journey step by step:
  "When a user clicks 'Place Order', here's what happens behind the scenes:
  1. The button triggers a function in [file] — think of it as ringing a bell
  2. That bell sound travels to api_route — the kitchen hears the order
  3. The kitchen checks with [database] — do we have the ingredients?
  4. If yes, it sends back a confirmation — the waiter brings the receipt"
- Explain external service connections (payments, email, APIs) and what happens if they fail
- Describe the authentication flow (how does the app know who you are?)

### 5. Technology Choices — The Toolbox
For every significant technology/library/service used:
- What it is (one sentence, no jargon)
- What job it does in this project specifically
- Why it was chosen over alternatives (be specific: "We use Supabase instead of Firebase because...")
- Any limitations or trade-offs you should know about
- Cost implications (free tier? paid? usage-based?)

Format as a table:
| Technology | What It Does Here | Why This One | Watch Out For |
|-----------|------------------|-------------|---------------|

### 6. Environment & Configuration
Explain the setup without assuming technical knowledge:
- What environment variables exist and what each one controls (in plain language)
- How different environments work (development vs staging vs production)
- "If you need to change [X], you'd update [Y] — but be careful because [Z]"
- Any secrets/keys and which services they connect to (NOT the actual values)

### 7. Lessons Learned — The War Stories
This is the most valuable section. Document:

**Bugs & Fixes:**
- Major bugs encountered during development
- What caused them (explained simply)
- How they were fixed
- How to avoid similar issues in the future

**Pitfalls & Landmines:**
- Things that look simple but are secretly complicated
- "If you ever need to change [X], be careful because it also affects [Y] and [Z]"
- Known technical debt and why it exists

**Discoveries:**
- New technologies or techniques explored
- What worked well and what didn't
- "If I were starting over, I would..."

**Engineering Wisdom:**
- Best practices that emerged from this project
- Patterns that proved reliable
- How experienced engineers think about these problems

### 8. Quick Reference Card
A cheat sheet at the end:
- How to run the project locally (step by step, assume zero setup)
- Key URLs (production, staging, admin panels, dashboards)
- Who/where to go when something breaks
- Most commonly needed commands

## Writing Rules — NON-NEGOTIABLE

1. **No unexplained jargon.** Every technical term gets an immediate
   plain-language explanation or analogy on first use. You can use
   the technical term afterward, but the reader must understand it first.

2. **Use analogies aggressively.** Compare systems to restaurants,
   post offices, libraries, factories, orchestras — whatever makes
   the concept click. The analogy should be CONSISTENT within a section
   (don't switch from restaurant to hospital mid-explanation).

3. **Tell the story of WHY.** Don't just document what exists.
   Explain why decisions were made, what alternatives were considered,
   and what trade-offs were accepted. "We went with X because Y,
   even though it means we can't easily do Z later."

4. **Be engaging.** Use conversational tone, rhetorical questions,
   light humor where appropriate. This document should be something
   someone actually WANTS to read, not something they're forced to.
   If a section is boring, rewrite it until it isn't.

5. **Be honest about problems.** Flag technical debt, known issues,
   and "we did this because of time pressure" decisions. This document
   is more useful when it's truthful than when it's polished.

6. **Include "what could go wrong" for every major system.**
   Not to scare, but to prepare. "If the payment service goes down,
   here's what happens and here's what to do."

7. **Use progressive disclosure.** Start each section with the
   simple version, then go deeper. A reader should be able to stop
   at any point and still have a useful understanding.

8. **Format for scannability.** Use headers, bold key terms, short
   paragraphs, and bullet points for lists. But use prose (not bullets)
   for explanations and narratives.

## Example Tone

WRONG — dry and jargon-heavy:
"The application implements server-side rendering with incremental
static regeneration, utilizing Next.js App Router with React Server
Components for optimal TTFB."

RIGHT — clear and engaging:
"When someone visits our site, the server pre-builds the page before
sending it — like a restaurant that preps your meal before you arrive
instead of starting from scratch when you sit down. This is called
'server-side rendering' and it's why pages load fast. We use Next.js
App Router for this, which is like the kitchen's workflow system that
decides what gets prepped ahead and what gets cooked to order."

WRONG — listing without context:
"Dependencies: React 18, Next.js 14, Tailwind CSS, Supabase, Stripe"

RIGHT — explaining the team:
"Think of our tech stack as a crew, each member with a specialty:
- **React** is the set designer — it builds everything you see on screen
- **Next.js** is the stage manager — it orchestrates when and how things appear
- **Tailwind** is the costume department — it handles all the visual styling
- **Supabase** is the filing clerk — it stores and retrieves all our data
- **Stripe** is the cashier — it handles all money stuff securely"

## 🚀 URL Shortening Service — Full-Stack Application

### 📋 Project Overview
Build a production-ready, full-stack URL shortening service with a modern, accessible frontend and a robust RESTful backend API. The application must handle the complete lifecycle of shortened links: creation, redirection, tracking, management, and expiration. Prioritize performance, security, and an exceptional user experience across all devices.

---

### 🛠️ Tech Stack

**Frontend:**
- Semantic HTML5 with ARIA attributes for accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA compliance)
- CSS3 with CSS Custom Properties (variables), Flexbox, and CSS Grid
- Vanilla JavaScript (ES2022+) using modular architecture (ES Modules)
- No heavy frameworks — keep the bundle lightweight and fast

**Backend API:**
- RESTful API design following OpenAPI 3.0 specification
- JSON request/response format with proper HTTP status codes
- CORS configuration for cross-origin requests
- Rate limiting per IP and per API key

**Libraries (CDN or bundled):**
- QR Code generation (e.g., `qrcode.js` or `qr-creator`)
- Charting library for analytics (e.g., Chart.js or lightweight alternative)
- Date picker for expiration (e.g., `flatpickr`)
- Toast notification system (custom-built, no dependency)

---

### 🎨 Frontend — UI/UX Requirements

**Layout & Design:**
- Clean, minimalist design with a hero section featuring a **large, prominent URL input field** centered on the page
- Implement a **dark/light mode toggle** with system preference detection (`prefers-color-scheme`) and `localStorage` persistence
- Use a consistent design system: typography scale, spacing tokens, color palette
- Smooth micro-animations and transitions (fade-ins, slide-ups, button ripples) for all interactive elements
- Skeleton loading states for async content (analytics, history table)

**Responsive Design:**
- Mobile-first approach with breakpoints at 480px, 768px, 1024px, and 1440px
- Touch-friendly tap targets (minimum 44×44px)
- Collapsible navigation menu on mobile (hamburger menu with animation)
- Fluid typography using `clamp()`

**Accessibility:**
- Full keyboard navigation support (tab order, focus trapping in modals)
- Screen reader announcements for dynamic content (`aria-live` regions)
- Visible focus indicators on all interactive elements
- Sufficient color contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for text)
- Reduced motion support (`prefers-reduced-motion`)

---

### ⚙️ Core Features

#### 1. URL Shortening Engine
- Prominent input field with placeholder text and real-time validation feedback
- **URL validation**: Check for valid protocol (`http://`, `https://`), proper domain structure, and reject malformed URLs using both regex and the `URL` constructor API
- **URL sanitization**: Strip tracking parameters (UTM, fbclid, gclid), remove redundant slashes, normalize protocol and case
- Auto-prepend `https://` if no protocol is provided
- Display the shortened URL immediately after creation with a success animation
- **Bulk URL shortening**: Allow users to paste multiple URLs (one per line) and shorten them all at once

#### 2. Custom Alias Support
- Optional custom alias field (e.g., `short.ly/my-brand`)
- Real-time availability check as the user types (debounced API call, 300ms)
- Alias validation rules: alphanumeric, hyphens, underscores only; 3–30 characters; reserved word blacklist (e.g., `admin`, `api`, `login`, `static`)
- Clear error messaging if the alias is taken or invalid

#### 3. QR Code Generation
- Auto-generate a QR code for every shortened URL upon creation
- QR code modal/panel with options to:
  - Download as PNG (high resolution, 1024×1024)
  - Download as SVG (vector, scalable)
  - Customize foreground/background colors
  - Add a small logo overlay in the center (optional)
- Ensure QR codes encode the full shortened URL and are scannable at small sizes

#### 4. Click Tracking & Analytics Dashboard
- Track every redirect with the following data points:
  - Timestamp (UTC)
  - Country and city (via IP geolocation API)
  - Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  - Operating system and browser (via User-Agent parsing)
  - Referrer URL
  - Unique vs. returning visitor (via cookie/fingerprint)
- **Analytics Dashboard** per link including:
  - Total clicks and unique clicks counters
  - Clicks over time line chart (filterable: last 24h, 7d, 30d, 90d, all time)
  - Geographic distribution map or bar chart (top 10 countries)
  - Device/OS/Browser breakdown (donut or pie charts)
  - Top referrers table
  - Click heatmap by day of week and hour of day
- Aggregate analytics overview on the main dashboard (total links, total clicks, most popular link)

#### 5. Link Expiration
- Optional expiration date/time picker when creating a link
- Support presets: 1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, custom date
- Display a countdown or "expires in X" badge on active links
- Automatically deactivate expired links and show a friendly "This link has expired" page on redirect attempts
- Allow users to extend or remove expiration on existing links

#### 6. Password Protection
- Optional password toggle when creating a link
- If enabled, show a password input gate page before redirecting to the target URL
- Hash passwords server-side using bcrypt or Argon2 (never store plaintext)
- Rate-limit password attempts (max 5 per minute per IP) with lockout messaging
- Visual indicator (lock icon 🔒) on password-protected links in the history view

#### 7. Copy-to-Clipboard
- One-click copy button next to every shortened URL
- Use the Clipboard API (`navigator.clipboard.writeText()`) with fallback to `document.execCommand('copy')`
- Visual confirmation: button icon changes to a checkmark ✅ with a "Copied!" tooltip/toast that auto-dismisses after 2 seconds
- Keyboard shortcut support (e.g., `Ctrl+Shift+C` to copy the most recently created link)

#### 8. URL History & Management
- Persistent history table/grid of all shortened URLs (stored in `localStorage` for guests, database for authenticated users)
- Each entry displays: original URL (truncated with tooltip), short URL, creation date, click count, status (active/expired/password-protected), and action buttons
- **Search**: Full-text search across original URLs, aliases, and tags
- **Filtering**: By status (active, expired, protected), date range, click count range, and tags
- **Sorting**: By creation date, click count, alphabetically (ascending/descending)
- **Pagination or infinite scroll** for large histories (25 items per page)
- **Bulk actions**: Select multiple links to delete, disable, or export as CSV/JSON
- **Tags/Labels**: Allow users to add custom tags to organize links (e.g., "marketing", "social", "campaign-q4")

---

### 🔒 Security Requirements
- Input sanitization on both client and server to prevent XSS attacks
- CSRF protection on all state-changing API endpoints
- Validate and sanitize redirect targets to prevent open redirect vulnerabilities (whitelist allowed protocols, block `javascript:`, `data:`, `file:` schemes)
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
- Rate limiting: max 20 link creations per minute per IP; max 100 API requests per minute
- Secure HTTP headers: `X-Content-Type-Options`, `X-Frame-Options`, `Strict-Transport-Security`
- Never expose internal IDs; use nanoid or UUID for public link identifiers

---

### ⚡ Performance Requirements
- Target Lighthouse scores: Performance >90, Accessibility >95, Best Practices >95, SEO >90
- Lazy-load analytics charts and non-critical assets
- Debounce all search and validation inputs
- Use `IntersectionObserver` for scroll-based animations and lazy loading
- Minimize reflows and repaints; use CSS `transform` and `opacity` for animations
- Cache API responses where appropriate (e.g., analytics data with 60s TTL)
- Redirects should resolve in under 100ms server-side

---

### 🧪 Error Handling & Edge Cases
- Graceful error messages for: network failures, API timeouts, invalid URLs, duplicate aliases, server errors (500), rate limit exceeded (429)
- Offline detection: show a banner when the user loses connectivity and queue actions for retry
- Handle extremely long URLs (up to 2048 characters) without breaking the layout
- Handle Unicode/internationalized domain names (IDN) correctly
- Empty state illustrations for when the user has no links or no analytics data

---

### 📁 Deliverables
1. Complete, well-commented source code with a clear folder structure
2. `README.md` with setup instructions, API documentation, and feature list
3. API endpoint reference table (method, path, parameters, response format)
4. A `demo` mode with sample data pre-loaded for immediate preview
5. Responsive across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge (latest 2 versions)

---

> **Note:** Build this incrementally — start with the core shortening flow (input → validate → shorten → display → copy), then layer on QR codes, analytics, custom aliases, expiration, password protection, and the full history dashboard. Ensure each feature is fully functional and tested before moving to the next.

# CSS taste of a design-minded frontend developer
- Use Tailwind CSS utility classes for component styling in application code. Confidence: 0.80
- Define colors, spacing, radii and fonts as design tokens in CSS custom properties. Confidence: 0.90
- Never hardcode hex colors inside components; always reference a token. Confidence: 0.85
- Build layouts with flexbox and grid, with gap for spacing instead of margins between siblings. Confidence: 0.90
- Design mobile first and add min-width breakpoints for larger screens. Confidence: 0.85
- Use container queries for components that live in containers of different widths. Confidence: 0.75
- Use rem for font sizes and spacing, and px only for hairline borders. Confidence: 0.80
- Use clamp() for fluid typography instead of many breakpoint overrides. Confidence: 0.75
- Keep specificity flat: single class selectors, no IDs, and no !important outside utilities. Confidence: 0.90
- Use cascade layers to order reset, base, components and utilities. Confidence: 0.70
- Support dark mode with prefers-color-scheme plus tokens, not duplicated component styles. Confidence: 0.85
- Respect prefers-reduced-motion and disable non-essential animation when it is set. Confidence: 0.90
- Never remove focus outlines; style them with :focus-visible instead. Confidence: 0.95
- Meet WCAG AA contrast for all text and interactive elements. Confidence: 0.90
- Animate only transform and opacity for smooth, cheap transitions. Confidence: 0.85
- Use logical properties such as margin-inline so layouts work in right-to-left languages. Confidence: 0.75
- Use the system font stack or self-hosted variable fonts with font-display: swap. Confidence: 0.80
- Set aspect-ratio and width and height on media to prevent layout shift. Confidence: 0.85
- Use native CSS nesting sparingly and never more than two levels deep. Confidence: 0.70
- Sort Tailwind classes automatically with the Prettier plugin. Confidence: 0.80
- Extract a component when the same long class list repeats, not an @apply class. Confidence: 0.75
- Make sure nothing scrolls horizontally at a 320px viewport width. Confidence: 0.85