AICO Global Namespace Strategy

This document outlines the comprehensive namespace strategy for the entire AICO system, ensuring consistency across all languages, platforms, and components.

Overview

All AICO components use the aico.* namespace hierarchy to provide: - Brand consistency: Everything clearly belongs to AICO - Collision avoidance: No conflicts with system or third-party packages - Professional appearance: Shows mature, well-organized project - Scalability: Easy to add new components without naming conflicts - Cross-platform clarity: Same logical structure across all languages

Top-Level Namespace Hierarchy

aico.                       # Root namespace
├── core.*                  # Core system components
├── security.*              # Security & encryption
├── data.*                  # Data layer & models
├── ai.*                    # AI/ML components
├── ui.*                    # UI/Frontend components
├── plugins.*               # Plugin system
├── federation.*            # Device federation
├── tools.*                 # Development tools
├── integrations.*          # Third-party integrations
└── experimental.*          # Experimental features

Language-Specific Implementation

Python (Backend, CLI, Tools)

Package Structure:

# Shared libraries use aico.* namespace
from aico.security import AICOKeyManager
from aico.data.models import Conversation
from aico.ai.llm import LLMProvider
from aico.core.bus import MessageBus
from aico.core.config import Config
from aico.tools.cli import AICOCli

Setup Configuration:

# setup.py for shared libraries
setup(
    name="aico-security",
    packages=["aico.security"],
    namespace_packages=["aico"]
)

Dart/Flutter (Frontend)

Package Structure:

// Dart packages use aico_ prefix
import 'package:aico_ui/widgets.dart';
import 'package:aico_data/models.dart';
import 'package:aico_core/api_client.dart';
import 'package:aico_security/auth.dart';

pubspec.yaml:

name: aico_ui
dependencies:
  aico_core: ^1.0.0
  aico_data: ^1.0.0
  aico_security: ^1.0.0

JavaScript/TypeScript (Web UI, if needed)

Package Structure:

// NPM packages use @aico/ scope
import { AicoApiClient } from '@aico/core';
import { ConversationModel } from '@aico/data';
import { SecurityManager } from '@aico/security';

package.json:

{
  "name": "@aico/frontend",
  "dependencies": {
    "@aico/core": "^1.0.0",
    "@aico/data": "^1.0.0"
  }
}

System-Level Namespacing

Environment Variables

All AICO environment variables use the AICO_ prefix:

AICO_CONFIG_PATH=/path/to/config
AICO_DATA_DIR=/path/to/data
AICO_LOG_LEVEL=info
AICO_BACKEND_PORT=8080
AICO_FRONTEND_PORT=3000

File System Structure

/opt/aico/                  # System installation directory
~/.aico/                    # User data directory
/var/log/aico/              # System logs
/etc/aico/                  # System configuration

Network & URLs

aico://                     # Custom protocol for device federation
api.aico.local              # Local API endpoint
*.aico.internal             # Internal service discovery
ws.aico.local               # WebSocket endpoint

Docker & Containers

# Docker images
aico/backend:latest
aico/frontend:latest
aico/cli:latest

# Container names
aico-backend
aico-frontend
aico-database

Data Layer Namespacing

Database Tables

All database tables use the aico_ prefix:

aico_conversations
aico_users
aico_plugins
aico_system_config
aico_audit_logs
aico_device_registry

Message Bus Topics

Message bus topics follow the aico. hierarchy:

aico.system.startup
aico.system.shutdown
aico.ai.request
aico.ai.response
aico.ui.interaction
aico.security.auth
aico.plugins.loaded
aico.federation.sync

Reserved Namespace Definitions

Core System (aico.core.*)

• aico.core.bus - Message bus implementation
• aico.core.config - Configuration management
• aico.core.logging - Logging framework
• aico.core.health - Health monitoring
• aico.core.api - API gateway

Security (aico.security.*)

• aico.security.auth - Authentication
• aico.security.crypto - Cryptographic operations
• aico.security.keys - Key management
• aico.security.access - Access control
• aico.security.audit - Security auditing

Data Layer (aico.data.*)

• aico.data.models - Data models
• aico.data.schemas - Database schemas
• aico.data.migrations - Database migrations
• aico.data.repositories - Data access layer
• aico.data.sync - Data synchronization

AI Components (aico.ai.*)

• aico.ai.llm - Large Language Model providers
• aico.ai.embeddings - Vector embeddings
• aico.ai.memory - AI memory systems
• aico.ai.personality - Personality engine
• aico.ai.emotion - Emotion processing

User Interface (aico.ui.*)

• aico.ui.widgets - UI components
• aico.ui.themes - Theme system
• aico.ui.navigation - Navigation
• aico.ui.state - State management
• aico.ui.animations - Animations

Plugin System (aico.plugins.*)

• aico.plugins.manager - Plugin management
• aico.plugins.loader - Plugin loading
• aico.plugins.sandbox - Plugin sandboxing
• aico.plugins.api - Plugin API
• aico.plugins.registry - Plugin registry

Federation (aico.federation.*)

• aico.federation.sync - Device synchronization
• aico.federation.discovery - Device discovery
• aico.federation.pairing - Device pairing
• aico.federation.conflict - Conflict resolution
• aico.federation.security - Federation security

Development Tools (aico.tools.*)

• aico.tools.cli - Command-line interface
• aico.tools.dev - Development utilities
• aico.tools.test - Testing utilities
• aico.tools.deploy - Deployment tools
• aico.tools.debug - Debugging tools

Implementation Guidelines

For Developers

1. Always use the namespace: Never create packages outside the aico.* hierarchy
2. Follow the hierarchy: Place components in the appropriate namespace category
3. Be consistent: Use the same naming patterns across languages
4. Document new namespaces: Update this document when adding new namespace areas

For New Components

1. Choose appropriate namespace: Select the most fitting top-level category
2. Check for conflicts: Ensure the namespace doesn't already exist
3. Follow naming conventions: Use clear, descriptive names
4. Update documentation: Add new namespaces to this document

For Cross-Language Development

1. Maintain logical consistency: Same concepts should have similar namespace paths
2. Adapt to language conventions: Use language-appropriate naming (snake_case vs camelCase)
3. Document mappings: Clearly document how namespaces map across languages

Migration Strategy

Phase 1: Python Implementation

• Implement namespace structure for all Python shared libraries
• Update existing code to use namespaced imports
• Establish namespace package structure

Phase 2: Cross-Language Extension

• Extend namespace strategy to Dart/Flutter packages
• Implement JavaScript/TypeScript namespaces if needed
• Update build and deployment scripts

Phase 3: System-Wide Consistency

• Apply namespace strategy to environment variables
• Update configuration files and system paths
• Implement namespace-aware service discovery

Benefits

• Professional Organization: Clear, hierarchical structure shows mature project
• Collision Prevention: No conflicts with system or third-party packages
• Scalability: Easy to add new components without naming issues
• Brand Consistency: Everything clearly identified as part of AICO
• Cross-Platform Clarity: Same logical structure across all technologies
• Maintenance Efficiency: Easy to locate and organize code components

Conclusion

The AICO namespace strategy provides a comprehensive, scalable approach to organizing all system components. By following these guidelines, developers ensure consistency, prevent conflicts, and maintain a professional, organized codebase across all languages and platforms.

For questions or suggestions about the namespace strategy, please refer to the development team or update this document through the standard review process.