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Refactor SDK configuration into a strongly typed builder pattern #353

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@Lakes41

Difficulty: Advanced
Type: Refactor

Background

As the SDK gains support for additional networking options, authentication methods, middleware, retry policies, and logging features, initialization becomes increasingly complex. Passing numerous configuration options directly into constructors can reduce readability and make future expansion more difficult.

A builder pattern would provide a more discoverable and maintainable initialization experience.

Problem

SDK configuration is becoming increasingly difficult to manage as additional options are introduced, increasing the likelihood of invalid or inconsistent configurations.

Expected outcome

Introduce a fluent configuration builder that validates SDK configuration before client creation while preserving backwards compatibility.

Suggested implementation

  1. Audit all SDK initialization options.
  2. Design a fluent builder interface for constructing SDK clients.
  3. Validate required configuration before initialization.
  4. Provide sensible defaults for optional configuration values.
  5. Preserve compatibility with existing initialization methods.
  6. Update documentation and examples to demonstrate the new builder.

Acceptance criteria

  • SDK clients can be initialized using the new builder.
  • Invalid configuration is detected before runtime.
  • Existing initialization APIs continue functioning.
  • Documentation includes migration examples.
  • Unit tests verify configuration validation.

Likely affected files/directories

src/client/, src/config/, src/index.ts, src/types/, docs/

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