Platform Architecture
ReadyGolf is built on a modern, scalable architecture designed to support multiple golf clubs with high performance, security, and reliability. This document provides a technical overview of our platform's architecture and technology stack.
🎯 Architecture Principles
Scalability
- Multi-tenant Architecture: Support for multiple golf clubs with data isolation
- Horizontal Scaling: Auto-scaling capabilities for varying load
- Microservices Ready: Modular design for easy scaling and maintenance
Security
- Data Isolation: Complete separation between different golf clubs
- Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest
- Compliance: GDPR and industry-standard security compliance
- Access Control: Role-based permissions with audit logging
Performance
- CDN Integration: Global content delivery for fast loading
- Caching Strategy: Redis-based caching for improved performance
- Database Optimisation: Optimised queries and indexing
- Progressive Web App: Fast, app-like experience on mobile
Reliability
- High Availability: 99.9% uptime with failover capabilities
- Backup Strategy: Automated backups with point-in-time recovery
- Monitoring: Comprehensive monitoring and alerting
- Disaster Recovery: Robust disaster recovery procedures
🏗️ System Architecture
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Frontend Layer │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Next.js 15 App Router │ React 19 │ TypeScript │ Tailwind │
│ Progressive Web App │ Shadcn/ui │ Radix UI │ PWA │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ API Gateway Layer │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Hono Framework │ Rate Limiting │ Authentication │ CORS │
│ Request Routing │ Load Balancing │ Security Headers │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Application Layer │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Business Logic │ Service Layer │ Domain Models │ Validation │
│ Multi-tenant │ Role-based Access │ Audit Logging │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Data Layer │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ PostgreSQL │ Prisma ORM │ Redis Cache │ File Storage │
│ Multi-tenant │ Data Isolation │ Backup & Recovery │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘🛠️ Technology Stack
Frontend Technology
- Next.js 15: React framework with App Router for server-side rendering
- React 19: Latest React with concurrent features and improved performance
- TypeScript: Type-safe development with strict configuration
- Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development
- Shadcn/ui: Modern component library built on Radix UI primitives
- Progressive Web App: Mobile-first experience with offline capabilities
Backend Technology
- Node.js: Server-side JavaScript runtime with latest LTS version
- Hono Framework: Fast, lightweight web framework for API development
- Prisma ORM: Type-safe database access with auto-generated types
- PostgreSQL: Robust relational database with advanced features
- Redis: In-memory data store for caching and session management
Authentication & Security
- Better Auth: Modern authentication library with multiple providers
- JWT Tokens: Secure token-based authentication
- OAuth2: Social login integration (Google, Facebook, etc.)
- Two-Factor Authentication: Enhanced security with 2FA support
- Role-Based Access Control: Granular permissions system
Database & Storage
- PostgreSQL: Primary database with multi-tenant support
- Prisma Migrations: Type-safe database schema management
- Redis: Caching layer for improved performance
- Cloud Storage: File and image storage with CDN integration
- Backup Systems: Automated backups with point-in-time recovery
Payment & Integrations
- Stripe: Primary payment processor for subscriptions and one-time payments
- LemonSqueezy: Alternative payment processor for specific use cases
- Xero Integration: Automated accounting and financial management
- HNA Integration: Handicap Network Association data synchronisation
- Email Services: Postmark for transactional email delivery
🏢 Multi-Tenant Architecture
Tenant Isolation
- Database Level: Separate schemas for each golf club
- Application Level: Tenant context in all business logic
- API Level: Tenant-specific routing and data filtering
- Security Level: Complete data isolation between tenants
Tenant Management
- Tenant Provisioning: Automated club setup and configuration
- Tenant Configuration: Club-specific settings and branding
- Cross-Tenant Analytics: Aggregated reporting across clubs
- Tenant Migration: Tools for data migration and management
🔄 Data Flow
User Authentication Flow
- User Login: Credentials validated through Better Auth
- Token Generation: JWT token created with user context
- Tenant Resolution: User's club association determined
- Permission Check: Role-based permissions validated
- Session Creation: User session established with tenant context
API Request Flow
- Request Received: API gateway receives incoming request
- Authentication: JWT token validated and user context extracted
- Tenant Resolution: Request associated with specific golf club
- Permission Validation: User permissions checked for requested action
- Business Logic: Request processed with tenant context
- Response: Data filtered and returned to client
Data Persistence Flow
- Data Validation: Input validated against schema and business rules
- Tenant Context: Tenant information added to all data operations
- Database Operation: Prisma ORM handles database interactions
- Audit Logging: All data changes logged for compliance
- Cache Update: Redis cache updated for improved performance
🔒 Security Architecture
Data Protection
- Encryption at Rest: AES-256 encryption for stored data
- Encryption in Transit: TLS 1.3 for all data transmission
- Key Management: Secure key management and rotation
- Data Masking: Sensitive data masked in logs and reports
Access Control
- Authentication: Multi-factor authentication support
- Authorisation: Role-based access control with granular permissions
- Session Management: Secure session handling with token rotation
- Audit Logging: Comprehensive audit trail for all actions
Network Security
- HTTPS Only: All communications encrypted with TLS
- Security Headers: HSTS, CSP, and other security headers
- Rate Limiting: Protection against abuse and DDoS attacks
- CORS Configuration: Proper cross-origin resource sharing setup
📊 Performance Optimisation
Caching Strategy
- Application Cache: Redis for session and application data
- CDN Cache: Static assets cached globally
- Database Cache: Query result caching for frequently accessed data
- Browser Cache: Optimised caching headers for client-side caching
Database Optimisation
- Indexing Strategy: Optimised database indexes for common queries
- Query Optimisation: Efficient database queries with Prisma
- Connection Pooling: Optimised database connection management
- Read Replicas: Database read replicas for improved performance
Frontend Optimisation
- Code Splitting: Automatic code splitting for faster loading
- Image Optimisation: Optimised images with WebP format
- Lazy Loading: Components and images loaded on demand
- Service Worker: Offline capabilities and caching
🔍 Monitoring & Observability
Application Monitoring
- Performance Monitoring: Real-time performance metrics
- Error Tracking: Comprehensive error tracking and alerting
- User Analytics: User behavior and engagement tracking
- Business Metrics: Key business indicators and reporting
Infrastructure Monitoring
- Server Monitoring: CPU, memory, and disk usage tracking
- Database Monitoring: Database performance and health monitoring
- Network Monitoring: Network latency and availability tracking
- Security Monitoring: Security events and threat detection
Logging Strategy
- Structured Logging: JSON-formatted logs for easy parsing
- Log Aggregation: Centralised log collection and analysis
- Log Retention: Configurable log retention policies
- Audit Logging: Comprehensive audit trail for compliance
🚀 Deployment Architecture
Environment Strategy
- Development: Local development environment with hot reloading
- Staging: Pre-production environment for testing
- Production: Live environment with high availability
- Testing: Automated testing environment for CI/CD
CI/CD Pipeline
- Code Repository: Git-based version control with branching strategy
- Automated Testing: Unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
- Build Process: Automated build and deployment pipeline
- Deployment: Blue-green deployment with zero downtime
Infrastructure
- Cloud Platform: Scalable cloud infrastructure
- Load Balancing: Distributed load balancing for high availability
- Auto Scaling: Automatic scaling based on demand
- Backup & Recovery: Automated backup and disaster recovery
Need technical implementation details? Check out our API Reference and Integration Guides for detailed technical documentation.