AA98-F01 Main Window and Shell Regions

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AA98-F01 Main Window and Shell Regions

Parent

• Epic: DevOps/Epics/AA98-E01-Workbench-and-Shell.md
• Vision: DevOps/Vision.md

Goal

Define the first stable main window structure for AA98_AvlnCodeStudio so users start in a clear, usable workbench with predictable regions for commands, editors, and later tool windows.

Scope

• Define the main application window structure.
• Establish the primary shell regions.
• Reserve clear hosting areas for editor content and future tool components.
• Ensure the shell remains simple enough for the first usable increments.

Included

• Main window composition
• Primary visual regions
• Editor host region
• Reserved tool region placeholders
• Region responsibilities and boundaries

Excluded for Now

• Full docking behavior
• Persisted layout customization
• Advanced window management scenarios
• Rich workspace navigation behavior

Success Indicators

• The application opens into a stable and understandable shell.
• The main regions are clear enough for users and for follow-up implementation work.
• Later editor and tool-window features can attach without redesigning the main window.

Candidate Backlog Items

• Define shell region model and responsibilities
• Implement first main window layout with editor host
• Add placeholder regions for future tool windows
• Align shell layout with MVVM-friendly composition

Assumptions

• The first shell should prioritize clarity over flexibility.
• Early layout decisions should prepare for later docking support without forcing it immediately.

Open Questions

• Which regions must already be visible in the first increment?
• Should the first version include a dedicated navigation/sidebar region or only reserve space for it?

Status

• Proposed