platform/docs/ai_assistance_guide.md

# AI Assistance Features Guide

This guide details how AI assistance works in our Laravel platform development workflow, focusing on practical examples and specific use cases.

## 1. Code Analysis & Generation

### Laravel API Analysis
```dart
// Example: Implementing Container's bind method
// Command: /ai analyze-laravel Container::bind

AI will analyze:
1. Laravel's implementation:
```php
public function bind($abstract, $concrete = null, $shared = false)
{
    $this->dropStaleInstances($abstract);
    if (is_null($concrete)) {
        $concrete = $abstract;
    }
    // ...
}
```

2. Generate Dart equivalent:
```dart
// GENERATED BY AI
/// Matches Laravel's Container::bind implementation
/// @see https://laravel.com/docs/container#binding
void bind<T>(T Function(Container) concrete, {bool shared = false}) {
  dropStaleInstances(T);
  // ...
}
```

3. Provide compatibility notes:
```
API Compatibility Notes:
- Laravel uses dynamic typing, we use generics
- Laravel's null concrete defaults to abstract
- Maintain same binding behavior
```

### Implementation Suggestions

```dart
// Command: /ai suggest-implementation Container::bind

AI provides:
1. Implementation pattern:
```dart
void bind<T>(T Function(Container) concrete, {bool shared = false}) {
  // AI suggests pattern based on Laravel's behavior
  _dropStaleInstances(typeOf<T>());
  
  final binding = shared 
    ? (c) => _shared(concrete)
    : concrete;
    
  _bindings[typeOf<T>()] = binding;
}
```

2. Edge cases to handle:
```dart
// AI identifies critical scenarios:
- Rebinding existing types
- Handling shared vs non-shared
- Circular dependencies
```

## 2. Test Generation

### Laravel Test Analysis
```dart
// Command: /ai generate-tests Container::bind

AI analyzes Laravel's tests:
```php
public function testBindingResolution()
{
    $container = new Container;
    $container->bind('name', function () { return 'Taylor'; });
    $this->assertEquals('Taylor', $container->make('name'));
}
```

Generates Dart tests:
```dart
@Test('matches Laravel binding resolution')
void testBindingResolution() {
  final container = Container();
  container.bind<String>((c) => 'Taylor');
  expect(container.make<String>(), equals('Taylor'));
}
```

### Coverage Analysis
```dart
// Command: /ai analyze-test-coverage Container

AI provides:
1. Coverage report comparing Laravel & Dart tests
2. Missing test scenarios
3. Additional Dart-specific tests needed
```

## 3. Real-Time Development Assistance

### API Compatibility Checking
```dart
// While coding, AI actively checks:
class Container {
  // AI Warning: Laravel's bind allows string abstracts
  void bind<T>(T Function(Container) concrete) { // <-- Compatibility issue
    
  }
}

// AI Suggestion:
Consider supporting both generic and string-based binding:
```dart
void bind<T>(T Function(Container) concrete) { ... }
void bindType(String abstract, Function concrete) { ... }
```

### Pattern Recognition
```dart
// AI recognizes Laravel patterns and suggests Dart equivalents
// Laravel:
$container->singleton('api', function () { ... });

// AI suggests:
1. Direct equivalent:
```dart
container.singleton<ApiService>((c) => ApiService());
```

2. Attribute-based (more Dart-like):
```dart
@Singleton()
class ApiService { ... }
```

## 4. Documentation Generation

### API Documentation
```dart
// Command: /ai generate-docs Container::bind

AI generates:
```dart
/// Registers a binding with the container.
/// 
/// Equivalent to Laravel's Container::bind method.
/// ```php
/// $container->bind('api', function () { return new ApiService; });
/// ```
/// 
/// Dart usage:
/// ```dart
/// container.bind<ApiService>((c) => ApiService());
/// ```
void bind<T>(T Function(Container) concrete, {bool shared = false});
```

### Migration Guides
```dart
// Command: /ai generate-migration-guide Container

AI generates guides showing:
1. Laravel to Dart mappings
2. Common patterns
3. Best practices
```

## 5. Interactive Development

### AI Chat Commands
```bash
/ai explain Laravel's Container lifecycle
/ai compare Laravel vs Dart Container
/ai suggest refactoring for Container::bind
/ai review current implementation
```

### Context-Aware Suggestions
```dart
// AI maintains context across files
// When implementing ServiceProvider:
class ServiceProvider {
  // AI suggests methods based on Laravel's ServiceProvider
  void register() { ... }  // <- AI: Required by Laravel
  void boot() { ... }      // <- AI: Optional but common
}
```

## Getting Started

1. Install required VS Code extensions:
   - GitHub Copilot
   - Platform AI Assistant

2. Configure AI settings:
   ```json
   {
     "platform.ai.laravel.version": "10.x",
     "platform.ai.analysis.autoCheck": true,
     "platform.ai.suggestions.enabled": true
   }
   ```

3. Start using AI commands:
   - Type `/ai` in any Dart file to see available commands
   - Use AI suggestions for Laravel compatibility
   - Let AI help generate tests and documentation

## Best Practices

1. Always verify AI suggestions against Laravel's documentation
2. Use AI for initial implementation, then review and refine
3. Let AI help maintain API compatibility
4. Use AI-generated tests as a starting point, then add edge cases
5. Review AI-generated documentation for accuracy

## Support

For issues or questions about AI assistance:
1. Check the AI documentation
2. Use `/ai help` command
3. Report issues in the platform repository