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