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Architecture Block
Define system architecture, patterns, and design decisions
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Architecture
Pattern:
Layered Architecture (Clean Architecture)
Structure:
• Presentation Layer (UI Components)
• Application Layer (Use Cases/Services)
• Domain Layer (Business Logic/Entities)
• Infrastructure Layer (Data/External Services)
Communication:
• Event-driven messaging between layers
• Dependency injection for loose coupling
• Repository pattern for data access
Scalability:
• Horizontal scaling with load balancers
• Database sharding for large datasets
• Caching at multiple levels
• Microservices for complex domains
Usage
When to use Architecture blocks
- Define overall system structure and design patterns
- Document architectural decisions and trade-offs
- Establish guidelines for component organization
- Plan for scalability and future growth
- Align team on architectural principles
- Guide implementation and code organization
Architecture Types
Layered
Organized in horizontal layers with clear separation of concerns
Component-based
Modular components with well-defined interfaces
Event-Driven
Loose coupling through event-based communication
Microservices
Distributed services with independent deployment
Best practices
- Document the rationale behind architectural decisions
- Consider both current needs and future scalability
- Define clear boundaries and interfaces
- Plan for error handling and fault tolerance
- Include deployment and infrastructure considerations
- Address security and compliance requirements
Architecture Examples
Clean Architecture for Web Application
Presentation Layer:
• React components and pages
• UI state management (Zustand)
• Form validation and user input
• Routing and navigation
Application Layer:
• Use cases and business workflows
• Application services and facades
• Authentication and authorization
• Cross-cutting concerns (logging, validation)
Domain Layer:
• Business entities and value objects
• Domain services and rules
• Repository interfaces
• Domain events and aggregates
Infrastructure Layer:
• Database implementations (Prisma)
• External API integrations
• File storage and caching
• Configuration and environment
Event-Driven Microservices
Services:
• User Service (authentication, profiles)
• Content Service (posts, media, comments)
• Notification Service (email, push, SMS)
• Analytics Service (events, metrics)
Communication:
• Event bus (Apache Kafka/Redis Streams)
• REST APIs for synchronous calls
• GraphQL Federation for unified API
• Message queues for async processing
Data:
• Database per service pattern
• Event sourcing for audit trail
• CQRS for read/write separation
• Eventual consistency between services
API Reference
Block Properties
typestringFixed value: "architecture"
contentArchitectureContentStructured object defining system architecture
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pattern: string - Architecture pattern name•
layers: string[] - System layers/components•
communication: string[] - Inter-component communication•
dataFlow: string - How data moves through system•
scalability: string[] - Scaling strategies