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# {{Project Name}} Architecture Document
[[LLM: The default path and filename unless specified is docs/architecture.md]]
[[LLM: This template guides creation of a comprehensive architecture document. Start by understanding the project requirements from the PRD and any existing technical constraints.]]
## Architecture Overview
[[LLM: Provide a high-level architectural overview. Include:
- System architecture diagram
- Key architectural decisions
- Technology stack overview
- Deployment model]]
{{High-level architecture description and diagrams}}
## System Components
[[LLM: Detail the major system components. For each component include:
- Purpose and responsibilities
- Technology choices
- Interfaces and dependencies
- Scalability considerations]]
### Frontend Components
{{Frontend architecture and components}}
### Backend Components
{{Backend services and components}}
### Data Layer
{{Database design and data architecture}}
### Infrastructure
{{Infrastructure and deployment architecture}}
## Technology Stack
[[LLM: Document the complete technology stack. Include:
- Programming languages and frameworks
- Databases and storage
- Infrastructure and deployment tools
- Third-party services and APIs
- Development and testing tools]]
### Frontend Stack
{{Frontend technologies and frameworks}}
### Backend Stack
{{Backend technologies and frameworks}}
### Database and Storage
{{Database and storage solutions}}
### Infrastructure and DevOps
{{Infrastructure and deployment technologies}}
## API Design
[[LLM: Document API specifications. Include:
- API architecture (REST, GraphQL, etc.)
- Authentication and authorization
- API endpoints and contracts
- Data models and schemas]]
{{API design and specifications}}
## Data Architecture
[[LLM: Detail the data architecture. Include:
- Data models and relationships
- Database schema design
- Data flow and processing
- Data security and privacy]]
{{Data architecture and models}}
## Security Architecture
[[LLM: Document security considerations. Include:
- Authentication and authorization
- Data protection and encryption
- Security best practices
- Compliance requirements]]
{{Security architecture and measures}}
## Performance and Scalability
[[LLM: Address performance requirements. Include:
- Performance targets and metrics
- Scalability strategies
- Caching and optimization
- Load balancing and distribution]]
{{Performance and scalability design}}
## Deployment Architecture
[[LLM: Document deployment strategy. Include:
- Environment setup (dev, staging, prod)
- CI/CD pipeline design
- Infrastructure as code
- Monitoring and logging]]
{{Deployment and infrastructure design}}
## Development Guidelines
[[LLM: Provide development standards. Include:
- Coding standards and conventions
- Testing strategies
- Code review processes
- Documentation requirements]]
{{Development standards and guidelines}}
## Risk Assessment
[[LLM: Identify architectural risks. Include:
- Technical risks and mitigation
- Scalability risks
- Security risks
- Dependency risks]]
{{Risk assessment and mitigation strategies}}
## Future Considerations
[[LLM: Document future architectural considerations. Include:
- Planned enhancements
- Scalability roadmap
- Technology evolution
- Migration strategies]]
{{Future architecture evolution plans}}