Technology Stack

Project Type

[Describe what kind of project this is: web application, CLI tool, desktop application, mobile app, library, API service, embedded system, game, etc.]

Core Technologies

Primary Language(s)

• **Language**: [e.g., Python 3.11, Go 1.21, TypeScript, Rust, C++]
• **Runtime/Compiler**: [if applicable]
• **Language-specific tools**: [package managers, build tools, etc.]

Key Dependencies/Libraries

[List the main libraries and frameworks your project depends on]

• **[Library/Framework name]**: [Purpose and version]
• **[Library/Framework name]**: [Purpose and version]

Application Architecture

[Describe how your application is structured - this could be MVC, event-driven, plugin-based, client-server, standalone, microservices, monolithic, etc.]

Data Storage (if applicable)

• **Primary storage**: [e.g., PostgreSQL, files, in-memory, cloud storage]
• **Caching**: [e.g., Redis, in-memory, disk cache]
• **Data formats**: [e.g., JSON, Protocol Buffers, XML, binary]

External Integrations (if applicable)

• **APIs**: [External services you integrate with]
• **Protocols**: [e.g., HTTP/REST, gRPC, WebSocket, TCP/IP]
• **Authentication**: [e.g., OAuth, API keys, certificates]

Monitoring & Dashboard Technologies (if applicable)

• **Dashboard Framework**: [e.g., React, Vue, vanilla JS, terminal UI]
• **Real-time Communication**: [e.g., WebSocket, Server-Sent Events, polling]
• **Visualization Libraries**: [e.g., Chart.js, D3, terminal graphs]
• **State Management**: [e.g., Redux, Vuex, file system as source of truth]

Development Environment

Build & Development Tools

• **Build System**: [e.g., Make, CMake, Gradle, npm scripts, cargo]
• **Package Management**: [e.g., pip, npm, cargo, go mod, apt, brew]
• **Development workflow**: [e.g., hot reload, watch mode, REPL]

Code Quality Tools

• **Static Analysis**: [Tools for code quality and correctness]
• **Formatting**: [Code style enforcement tools]
• **Testing Framework**: [Unit, integration, and/or end-to-end testing tools]
• **Documentation**: [Documentation generation tools]

Version Control & Collaboration

• **VCS**: [e.g., Git, Mercurial, SVN]
• **Branching Strategy**: [e.g., Git Flow, GitHub Flow, trunk-based]
• **Code Review Process**: [How code reviews are conducted]

Dashboard Development (if applicable)

• **Live Reload**: [e.g., Hot module replacement, file watchers]
• **Port Management**: [e.g., Dynamic allocation, configurable ports]
• **Multi-Instance Support**: [e.g., Running multiple dashboards simultaneously]

Deployment & Distribution (if applicable)

• **Target Platform(s)**: [Where/how the project runs: cloud, on-premise, desktop, mobile, embedded]
• **Distribution Method**: [How users get your software: download, package manager, app store, SaaS]
• **Installation Requirements**: [Prerequisites, system requirements]
• **Update Mechanism**: [How updates are delivered]

Technical Requirements & Constraints

Performance Requirements

• [e.g., response time, throughput, memory usage, startup time]
• [Specific benchmarks or targets]

Compatibility Requirements

• **Platform Support**: [Operating systems, architectures, versions]
• **Dependency Versions**: [Minimum/maximum versions of dependencies]
• **Standards Compliance**: [Industry standards, protocols, specifications]

Security & Compliance

• **Security Requirements**: [Authentication, encryption, data protection]
• **Compliance Standards**: [GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, etc. if applicable]
• **Threat Model**: [Key security considerations]

Scalability & Reliability

• **Expected Load**: [Users, requests, data volume]
• **Availability Requirements**: [Uptime targets, disaster recovery]
• **Growth Projections**: [How the system needs to scale]

Technical Decisions & Rationale

[Document key architectural and technology choices]

Decision Log

1. **[Technology/Pattern Choice]**: [Why this was chosen, alternatives considered]
2. **[Architecture Decision]**: [Rationale, trade-offs accepted]
3. **[Tool/Library Selection]**: [Reasoning, evaluation criteria]

Known Limitations

[Document any technical debt, limitations, or areas for improvement]

• [Limitation 1]: [Impact and potential future solutions]
• [Limitation 2]: [Why it exists and when it might be addressed]