Software Architecture & Technology Stack

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Description of the type of application (web, desktop, mobile, etc.) and any specific software architecture that will be followed. Mention the programming languages, frameworks, databases, and other technologies that will be used to develop and deploy the software.

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Here are two versions of the "Software Architecture & Technology Stack" section for the QYay! app, tailored for a web application and a mobile application respectively.

Web Application Version

Type of Application: Web Application

Architecture: The QYay! web application will follow a modern Jamstack architecture, leveraging the capabilities of Redwood.js. This architecture is designed to offer better performance, higher security, and easier scalability.

Frontend:

• Framework: Redwood.js, which integrates React for building the user interface.
• Styling: Tailwind CSS for utility-first styling, ensuring a responsive and visually appealing design.

Backend:

• API: GraphQL, facilitated by Redwood's built-in support, enabling efficient and flexible data retrieval.
• Authentication: Redwood's built-in authentication mechanisms, which can be integrated with various providers for secure user management.

Database:

• Primary Database: PostgreSQL, chosen for its robustness and compatibility with Redwood.js.
• ORM: Prisma, for database access and easy data management within Redwood.js.

Deployment:

• Hosting: Vercel or Netlify, offering seamless deployment and hosting solutions for Jamstack applications.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Integrated within Vercel/Netlify, allowing for automated testing and deployment pipelines.

Additional Technologies:

• Version Control: Git and GitHub for version control and collaborative development.
• Testing Frameworks: Jest and React Testing Library for unit and integration testing.

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Mobile Application Version

Type of Application: Mobile Application

Architecture: The QYay! mobile app will be developed using Expo with React Native, which allows for cross-platform mobile app development using JavaScript and React.

Frontend:

• Framework: Expo with React Native, enabling the development of native apps for both iOS and Android platforms.
• Navigation: React Navigation for implementing navigation logic in a way that feels natural on both iOS and Android.

Backend:

• Database and Authentication: Google Firebase, providing a real-time database and secure authentication.
• Storage: Firebase Cloud Storage, for storing and serving user-generated content such as images and documents.
• Cloud Functions: Firebase Functions for running backend code in response to events triggered by Firebase features and HTTPS requests.

Deployment:

• Distribution: Expo's tools to build and publish updates to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions or Bitrise for automated testing and deployment workflows.

Additional Technologies:

• Version Control: Git and GitHub for code management and collaborative development.
• Testing Frameworks: Jest for testing the JavaScript code and Detox for end-to-end testing.

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Both versions are designed to leverage the strengths of their respective stacks, ensuring the QYay! app is robust, scalable, and maintainable. The choice between a web or mobile application would depend on the target audience and specific use cases of the app.