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Architecture Overview
This document serves as a critical, living template designed to equip agents with a rapid and comprehensive understanding of the codebase's architecture, enabling efficient navigation and effective contribution from day one. Update this document as the codebase evolves.
1. Project Structure
This section provides a high-level overview of the project's directory and file structure, categorised by architectural layer or major functional area.
[Project Root]/
├── [Add your project structure here]
2. High-Level System Diagram
Provide a simple diagram showing major components and their interactions. Focus on data flow and key boundaries.
[User] <--> [Component] <--> [Component] <--> [Data Store]
3. Core Components
List and describe the main components of the system.
3.1. Frontend
Name: [e.g., Web App, Mobile App]
Description: [Describe primary purpose and key functionalities]
Technologies: [e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular, React Native]
Deployment: [e.g., Vercel, Netlify, S3/CloudFront]
3.2. Backend Services
3.2.1. [Service Name]
Name: [e.g., API Service, User Service]
Description: [Describe purpose]
Technologies: [e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, Go]
Deployment: [e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Cloud Run]
4. Data Stores
List databases and persistent storage solutions.
4.1. [Data Store Name]
Name: [e.g., Primary Database, Cache]
Type: [e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis]
Purpose: [Describe what data it stores and why]
Key Schemas/Collections: [List main tables/collections]
5. External Integrations / APIs
List third-party services and external APIs.
Service Name: [e.g., Stripe, SendGrid]
Purpose: [e.g., Payment processing]
Integration Method: [e.g., REST API, SDK]
6. Deployment & Infrastructure
Cloud Provider: [e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure]
Key Services Used: [e.g., EC2, Lambda, Kubernetes]
CI/CD Pipeline: [e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI]
Monitoring & Logging: [e.g., Prometheus, CloudWatch]
7. Security Considerations
Authentication: [e.g., OAuth2, JWT, API Keys]
Authorization: [e.g., RBAC, ACLs]
Data Encryption: [e.g., TLS in transit, AES-256 at rest]
Key Security Tools/Practices: [e.g., WAF, security audits]
8. Development & Testing Environment
Local Setup Instructions: [Link or brief steps]
Testing Frameworks: [e.g., Jest, Pytest, JUnit]
Code Quality Tools: [e.g., ESLint, SonarQube]
9. Future Considerations / Roadmap
Note any known architectural debts or planned major changes.
- [e.g., Migrate to microservices]
- [e.g., Implement caching layer]
10. Project Identification
Project Name: [Insert Project Name]
Repository URL: [Insert Repository URL]
Primary Contact/Team: [Insert Lead Developer/Team]
Date of Last Update: [YYYY-MM-DD]
11. Glossary / Acronyms
Define project-specific terms.
[Term]: [Definition]