core-theme-responsibilities

To separate core, theme, and plugin responsibilities in a monorepo, assign initialization and processing logic to the core framework, while delegating UI rendering and configuration to themes and plugins. This prevents architectural confusion by enforcing strict dependency direction and separation of concerns.

The correct dependency direction dictates that themes and plugins depend on the core framework, while the core framework remains independent of them. This strict import rule ensures a stable, predictable codebase and prevents circular dependencies.

To decide where to place new code affecting both core and theme UI, let the core framework orchestrate the underlying functionality while the theme registers and renders the specific UI components. This separation prevents common architectural mistakes and maintains system maintainability.

Import loops between the core framework and themes occur when responsibility boundaries are unclear, often causing the core to import theme-specific UI code. Defining strict responsibility assignment rules and dependency direction eliminates these circular dependencies.

Yes, you can validate architectural planning for plugin development using provided validation checklists. These checklists enforce separation of concerns, verify correct dependency management, and address common anti-patterns before implementation.

Common anti-patterns when managing core and theme dependencies include mixing UI rendering logic into the core framework or allowing the core to depend on plugin configurations. Clear responsibility assignment rules prevent these maintainability issues.