# Improvements Directory

This directory contains improvement plans, refactoring proposals, and technical debt documentation for the Fern project.

## Contents

- **code_improvements.md** - Comprehensive code review with 10 prioritized recommendations for improving the codebase, including:
  - Refactoring the ControllerFactory
  - Centralizing property conversion logic
  - Adding property validation
  - Improving error messages
  - Atomic file operations
  - And more...

## Purpose

This directory serves as a backlog of technical improvements that can be referenced during development cycles. Each document outlines specific issues, recommendations, and implementation guidance.

## Usage

When planning refactoring work or addressing technical debt, consult the documents here to:

- Understand the rationale behind improvements
- See concrete code examples for proposed changes
- Prioritize work based on impact and effort
- Maintain consistency with architectural decisions

## Status

Improvements are categorized by priority (1-10) with implementation order suggestions. Documents may be updated as the codebase evolves.

## Contributing

When adding new improvement proposals:

1. Create a new markdown file with a descriptive name
2. Include: problem statement, current code, recommended solution, impact assessment
3. Update this README to reference the new document
4. Follow the existing format from `code_improvements.md` as a template