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Overview

Architecture Overview

This repository may appear to follow a microservices architecture; however, this was not the original design objective.

Each service was developed independently and at different times, with the intention of being hosted and operated individually. The current repository functions as a central hub (Gecian Hub) that brings these services together.

Gecian Hub primarily serves as a showcase, collaboration, and discovery layer, while adjacent or related services maintain their own value, specialization, and autonomy.

Repository Structure

  • The repository aggregates multiple independently developed services.
  • These services are loosely coupled and designed to function independently.
  • Gecian Hub acts as a coordinator and interface, not as a monolithic application.
  • For future maintenance and security purposes, the frontend of individual services may be integrated into the Gecian Hub, while their backends can be migrated or connected to the Gecian backend without merging everything into a single system. This separation is intentional and exists to support tighter security controls and better isolation.

Backend & Frontend Architecture

  • Both the frontend and backend are implemented using Next.js.
  • Server-side functionality is handled through Next.js API routes and server components, where appropriate.
  • The system follows a minimal data policy: only data strictly required for functionality is collected and processed.

⚠️ Important The collection or storage of unnecessary user or system data is strictly prohibited. Any violation may result in security, compliance, or operational issues.

Storage Strategy

  • Indexed storage is used wherever possible to optimize read and write performance.
  • The architecture is designed to operate within free-tier hosting limitations.
  • Storage usage and access patterns are carefully planned to avoid hitting platform-imposed limits.

Performance & Cost Optimization

  • Client-side load is kept as low as possible.
  • Heavy computation is avoided on the client whenever feasible.
  • Selective caching is applied across both frontend and backend layers to reduce redundant requests and improve performance.
  • Network calls are minimized, and shared resources are reused where appropriate.

Key Design Principles

  • Modular and loosely coupled services
  • Cost-efficient and free-tier friendly architecture
  • Minimal client payload
  • Indexed and optimized storage
  • Selective and intentional caching
  • Privacy-first and security-conscious data handling