Canvas/Artifacts-like Functionality - Phase 1

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This feature aims to provide a Canvas/Artifacts-like functionality for creating and managing lightweight web applications through Chats. The system will allow users to easily create, modify, and manage web apps while leveraging Docker for deployment (optional in the first phase).

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Requirements (Phase 1):

Core Features:

1. Requirement Analysis:

   • The system should analyze the user's requirements first.
   • Users should be prompted to select one of three LLM analysis requirements before any code is written.

2. Frontend Web App Creation:

   • The system should be capable of generating a functional frontend web application with code.

3. Code Modification:

   • The system should support reading and modifying the web app's code to accommodate new requirements.
   • If the code is short, modifications should not require advanced techniques.
   • For more complex cases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) may be explored in later phases.

4. Management in Chats:

   • The web app should be manageable through Chats, supporting operations such as:
     • Delete
     • Pause
     • Redeploy
     • Fork

5. Lightweight Design:

   • The web app creation process should be lightweight and streamlined (e.g., no need to specify a name during creation).

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TBD (To Be Discussed for Future Phases):

1. Domain Accessibility:

   • In the first phase, domain-based accessibility is optional.
   • Future phases may include assigning individual domains to web apps for browser access.

2. Docker Deployment:

   • Docker deployment is optional in the first phase.
   • If backend functionality is introduced in the future, Docker deployment will become a requirement.

3. Backend Code and Database:

   • Backend functionality and external database integration are not included in the first phase.
   • These will be considered in future phases as the feature evolves.

4. Code Storage:

   • If the generated code consists of multiple files, it should be managed in a version control system (e.g., Git).
   • For single-file deployments, the code can be stored directly in a database in the first phase.

5. Advanced Code Modification:

   • If the codebase becomes complex or large, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques may be required for efficient modification.

6. Linux-x64 Dependency:

   • Since Docker is optional in the first phase, this feature may not be limited to Linux-x64 environments initially.
   • If Docker becomes mandatory in future phases, Linux-x64 dependency will need to be evaluated.

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Acceptance Criteria (Phase 1):

• The system can analyze user requirements and guide them through the selection process.
• A functional frontend web app can be generated.
• Users can modify the web app's code to meet new requirements.
• Web apps are manageable through Chats, supporting delete, pause, redeploy, and fork operations.
• The feature is lightweight and easy to use, requiring minimal user input during creation.
• TBD items are clarified and implemented in future phases as needed.

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Notes:

• Ensure flexibility in the design to accommodate future phases (e.g., Docker, backend, domain support).
• Consider security implications when managing web apps and storing code.
• Keep the first phase lightweight and focused on frontend web app creation and basic management.