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🛠️ Tech Stack & Architecture Roadmap

A comprehensive guide to the technology choices, architecture decisions, and implementation roadmap for the Mystical Realms platform.

📋 Table of Contents

🏗️ Technology Stack

Frontend Layer

  • Framework: Next.js 14 (TypeScript)

    • Server-side rendering and static site generation
    • File-based routing with App Router
    • Built-in API routes for backend orchestration
    • Optimized performance with automatic code splitting

  • 3D Graphics: Babylon.js

    • Integrated React components for Spread Creator
    • Immersive tarot reading experiences
    • 3D dice rolling mechanics
    • WebGL-powered mystical environments

  • UI Framework:

  • State Management:

    • React Query for server state and caching
    • Zustand for local state management
    • Optimistic updates for responsive UX

  • Content Management:

    • MDX with Contentlayer
    • Type-safe content with automated generation
    • Blog articles and knowledge base integration

Backend Services

  • Primary API: Next.js API Routes (Node.js)

    • User-facing endpoints
    • Supabase orchestration
    • Authentication middleware
    • Business logic coordination

  • Astrology Microservice: FastAPI (Python)

    • Containerized service for astrological calculations
    • Swiss Ephemeris integration
    • Chart generation (SVG/PDF export)
    • RESTful endpoints for birth charts, transits, synastry

Database & Authentication

  • Primary Database: Supabase (PostgreSQL)

    • Real-time subscriptions for feeds
    • Row-level security (RLS) policies
    • Built-in authentication with OAuth providers
    • Edge functions for complex operations

  • Storage: Supabase Storage Buckets

    • Tarot card images and deck assets
    • User avatars and profile images
    • Generated PDF charts and reports

AI & External Services

  • Language Models: OpenAI GPT-4 (or preferred LLM)

    • Tarot reading interpretations
    • Astrology dice analysis
    • Content generation assistance

  • Additional APIs:

    • Horoscope data providers
    • Historical astrology events
    • Weather/lunar phase integration

🏛️ Architecture Overview

graph TB
    subgraph "Frontend Layer"
        A[Next.js App]
        B[3D Components]
        C[UI Components]
        D[MDX Content]
    end

    subgraph "API Layer"
        E[Next.js API Routes]
        F[Authentication]
        G[Business Logic]
    end

    subgraph "Data Layer"
        H[Supabase Database]
        I[Storage Buckets]
        J[Real-time Subscriptions]
    end

    subgraph "External Services"
        K[FastAPI Astrology Service]
        L[OpenAI API]
        M[Third-party APIs]
    end

    A --> E
    B --> E
    C --> E
    D --> E
    E --> H
    F --> H
    G --> H
    E --> K
    E --> L
    E --> M
    H --> J
    H --> I
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Design Principles

  • Modular Architecture: Clear separation of concerns across layers
  • Type Safety: End-to-end TypeScript with Zod validation
  • Performance First: SSR, caching, and lazy loading strategies
  • Security by Default: RLS policies and input sanitization
  • Scalable Design: Microservices ready for independent scaling

🚀 Implementation Roadmap

Sprint Overview

Sprint Duration Focus Area Priority
Sprint 1 2 weeks Foundation & Infrastructure 🔴 Critical
Sprint 2 2 weeks Authentication & Profiles 🔴 Critical
Sprint 3 2 weeks Dashboard & Core Features 🟡 High
Sprint 4 2 weeks Live Readings & AI Integration 🟡 High
Sprint 5 2 weeks Tarot Explorer & Journal 🟡 High
Sprint 6 2 weeks 3D Spread Creator 🟢 Medium
Sprint 7 2 weeks Astrology Microservice 🟡 High
Sprint 8 2 weeks Supporting Features 🟢 Medium
Sprint 9 2 weeks Content & Community 🟢 Medium
Sprint 10 2 weeks Polish & Performance 🔵 Low

Detailed Sprint Breakdown

🔧 Sprint 1: Foundation & Infrastructure

Goal: Establish development environment and core infrastructure

Key Deliverables:

  • ✅ Monorepo setup with Next.js and Python services
  • ✅ Supabase project provisioned with Auth providers
  • ✅ CI/CD pipelines configured (GitHub Actions → Vercel)
  • ✅ Docker containerization for Python service
  • ✅ Development database schema initialization

Technical Tasks:

  • Configure PNPM workspace with proper dependencies
  • Set up ESLint, Prettier, and TypeScript configurations
  • Implement basic folder structure per house rules
  • Configure Supabase local development environment
  • Create initial database migrations

🔐 Sprint 2: Authentication & Profiles

Goal: Secure user authentication and profile management

Key Deliverables:

  • 🔄 Sign-up/login pages with Supabase Auth
  • 🔄 User profile models and CRUD operations
  • 🔄 Avatar upload with Supabase Storage
  • 🔄 Badge system scaffold for gamification
  • 🔄 Session management and protected routes

Technical Tasks:

  • Implement OAuth providers (Google, Discord, GitHub)
  • Create user profile schema with RLS policies
  • Build reusable authentication components
  • Set up middleware for route protection
  • Design badge system database structure

📊 Sprint 3: Dashboard & Core Features

Goal: Create engaging user dashboard with daily content

Key Deliverables:

  • ⏳ Real-time news feed with Supabase subscriptions
  • ⏳ Card of the Day rotating selection component
  • ⏳ Daily horoscope integration (static → AI later)
  • ⏳ User activity tracking and analytics
  • ⏳ Responsive dashboard layout

🎴 Sprint 4: Live Readings & AI Integration

Goal: Core tarot reading functionality with AI interpretation

Key Deliverables:

  • ⏳ Spread selection UI with multiple layouts
  • ⏳ Deck customization and card drawing simulation
  • ⏳ OpenAI integration for reading interpretations
  • ⏳ Reading history and saving functionality
  • ⏳ Card animation and visual effects

📖 Sprint 5: Tarot Explorer & Journal

Goal: Content discovery and personal journaling features

Key Deliverables:

  • ⏳ Searchable card gallery with filtering
  • ⏳ Tarot journal CRUD operations
  • ⏳ Reading import from live sessions
  • ⏳ Personal tarot library and favorites
  • ⏳ Export functionality (PDF/sharing)

📋 Sprint Planning

Sprint Structure

Each sprint follows a consistent structure aligned with agile methodology:

  1. Sprint Planning (Day 1)

    • Review user stories and acceptance criteria
    • Break down epics into actionable tasks
    • Estimate effort and assign ownership
    • Identify dependencies and potential blockers

  2. Development Phase (Days 2-9)

    • Daily standups for progress tracking
    • Continuous integration and testing
    • Code reviews and pair programming
    • Regular stakeholder check-ins

  3. Sprint Review & Demo (Day 10)

    • Live demonstration of completed features
    • Stakeholder feedback collection
    • User acceptance testing
    • Performance and accessibility audits

  4. Sprint Retrospective (Day 10)

    • Team reflection on process improvements
    • Technical debt assessment
    • Tool and workflow optimization
    • Planning for next sprint

Definition of Done

Each user story must meet the following criteria:

  • Functionality: Feature works as specified in acceptance criteria
  • Testing: Unit tests with >80% coverage, integration tests for APIs
  • Code Quality: Passes ESLint, Prettier, and TypeScript checks
  • Documentation: JSDoc comments and README updates
  • Performance: No significant performance regressions
  • Accessibility: WCAG AA compliance for UI components
  • Security: Input validation and authentication checks
  • Review: Code reviewed and approved by team member

🚀 Deployment Strategy

Development Environment

  • Local Development: Supabase local instance with Docker
  • Testing: Separate Supabase project for integration tests
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment

Production Infrastructure

graph LR
    A[GitHub Repository] --> B[GitHub Actions]
    B --> C[Vercel Deployment]
    B --> D[Docker Registry]
    D --> E[AWS ECS/Kubernetes]
    C --> F[Next.js Frontend]
    E --> G[FastAPI Service]
    F --> H[Supabase Production]
    G --> H
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Environments

  • Development: dev.mysticalrealms.app
  • Staging: staging.mysticalrealms.app
  • Production: mysticalrealms.app

Monitoring & Observability

  • Frontend: Vercel Analytics and Web Vitals
  • Backend: Sentry error tracking and performance monitoring
  • Database: Supabase built-in monitoring and logging
  • Infrastructure: AWS CloudWatch for containerized services

🔮 Future Considerations

Phase 2 Enhancements

  • Mobile Application: React Native companion app
  • Advanced AI: GPT-4 integration for deeper interpretations
  • Social Features: User-to-user readings and community challenges
  • Marketplace: Custom tarot decks and reading templates
  • Live Streaming: Real-time group readings and events

Scalability Planning

  • Database Sharding: Prepare for horizontal scaling
  • CDN Integration: CloudFront for global asset delivery
  • Microservices: Break down monolithic API into domain services
  • Caching Strategy: Redis for session and query caching
  • Load Balancing: Auto-scaling groups for high availability

Technology Evolution

  • Framework Updates: Stay current with Next.js and React
  • AI Advancement: Evaluate emerging language models
  • 3D Optimization: WebGPU adoption for enhanced graphics
  • Edge Computing: Serverless functions for global performance

📊 Success Metrics

Technical KPIs

  • Performance: Core Web Vitals scores >90
  • Reliability: 99.9% uptime SLA
  • Security: Zero critical vulnerabilities
  • Code Quality: Maintainability index >85

User Experience Metrics

  • Engagement: Daily active users and session duration
  • Conversion: Sign-up to first reading completion rate
  • Retention: 7-day and 30-day user retention
  • Satisfaction: Net Promoter Score (NPS) tracking

This roadmap serves as a living document that evolves with the project. Regular reviews ensure alignment with user needs and technical best practices.

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