Plan for Writing System Documentation

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Performance and Scalability:

   • Performance Metrics: Key performance indicators and performance testing results.

   • Scalability Strategies: Approaches used for scaling the application, both horizontally and vertically.

6. Disaster Recovery and Backup: Procedures and systems in place for data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

7. 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.

8. Change Management:

   • Change Log: Record of significant changes to the architecture.

   • Upgrade Paths: Strategies and procedures for upgrading system components.

9. Best Practices and Guidelines: Coding standards, architectural best practices, and guidelines for contributing to the project.

10. FAQs and Troubleshooting: Common issues and their solutions, along with frequently asked questions.

11. Contact Information: Details of the system architects, developers, and other key personnel responsible for the system's development and maintenance.