Overview of the System
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Overview: A high-level description of the system, its purpose, and its components. This should include the website's objectives and the role of the architecture in achieving these goals.
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System Architecture:
- Architecture Diagram: Visual representation of the system architecture.
- Infrastructure: Details about the hosting environment, servers, cloud services, and network setup.
- Database Architecture: Information about the database systems used, including schemas and data flow diagrams.
- Security Architecture: Details about security measures, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and data protection.
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Application Architecture:
- Frontend Architecture: Information about the front-end technologies, frameworks, and structure.
- Backend Architecture: Details on backend technologies, server-side logic, APIs, and services.
- Integration Points: Documentation on how different parts of the application interact and integrate with external systems or services.
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Development Environment:
- Code Repository: Information about version control systems and repository structure.
- Build and Deployment Process: Details on build tools, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies.
- Testing: Information about testing frameworks and strategies, including unit, integration, and performance testing.
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Performance and Scalability:
- Performance Metrics: Key performance indicators and performance testing results.
- Scalability Strategies: Approaches used for scaling the application, both horizontally and vertically.
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Disaster Recovery and Backup: Procedures and systems in place for data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
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Documentation and Resources:
- API Documentation: Detailed documentation of APIs, including endpoints, request/response formats, and use cases.
- External Resources: Links to external resources, libraries, or services used in the architecture.
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Change Management:
- Change Log: Record of significant changes to the architecture.
- Upgrade Paths: Strategies and procedures for upgrading system components.
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Best Practices and Guidelines: Coding standards, architectural best practices, and guidelines for contributing to the project.
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FAQs and Troubleshooting: Common issues and their solutions, along with frequently asked questions.
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Contact Information: Details of the system architects, developers, and other key personnel responsible for the system's development and maintenance.