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Platform Architecture

Technical architecture of the Noah Dummett investigation platform

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Platform Architecture

Overview

The Noah Dummett investigation platform is built using modern web technologies with a focus on security, performance, and transparency.

Technology Stack

Frontend

  • Framework: Next.js 14 with App Router
  • Language: TypeScript
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS
  • UI Components: Custom component library
  • State Management: React Context + Hooks

Backend

  • Runtime: Node.js
  • Framework: Next.js API Routes
  • Database: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
  • Authentication: NextAuth.js
  • File Storage: AWS S3

Infrastructure

  • Hosting: Vercel (primary), AWS (backup)
  • CDN: Cloudflare
  • Monitoring: Vercel Analytics, Sentry
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions

Application Structure

src/ ├── app/ # Next.js App Router │ ├── (main)/ # Main investigation site │ ├── (docs)/ # Documentation subdomain │ └── layout.tsx # Root layout ├── components/ # Reusable UI components ├── lib/ # Utility functions ├── providers/ # Context providers └── content/ # MDX content └── docs/ # Documentation files

Route Groups

(main) - Investigation Site

  • /
    - Homepage with key allegations
  • /noah-dummett
    - Personal investigation
  • /evidence
    - Evidence portal
  • /legal
    - Legal documentation

(docs) - Documentation Site

  • /docs
    - Documentation homepage
  • /docs/evidence-analysis
    - Evidence docs
  • /docs/legal
    - Legal docs
  • /docs/technical
    - Technical docs

Security Features

Content Security

  • Input Validation: Zod schemas for all user inputs
  • CSRF Protection: Built-in Next.js protections
  • XSS Prevention: Sanitized content rendering
  • Rate Limiting: API route protection

Infrastructure Security

  • HTTPS Only: Force SSL/TLS encryption
  • Headers Security: Security headers via middleware
  • Environment Variables: Secure secret management
  • Access Control: Role-based permissions

Performance Optimizations

Frontend Performance

  • Code Splitting: Automatic route-based splitting
  • Image Optimization: Next.js Image component
  • Font Optimization: Google Fonts optimization
  • Caching: Browser and CDN caching strategies

Backend Performance

  • Database Optimization: Indexed queries, connection pooling
  • API Caching: Redis for frequently accessed data
  • Static Generation: Pre-rendered pages where possible
  • Edge Computing: Vercel Edge Functions

Deployment Strategy

Production Environment

Primary: Vercel ├── Domain: noahdummett.com ├── Subdomain: docs.noahdummett.com ├── SSL: Automatic (Let's Encrypt) └── CDN: Global edge network Backup: AWS ├── EC2: Auto-scaling instances ├── RDS: Multi-AZ PostgreSQL ├── S3: Static asset storage └── CloudFront: CDN distribution

Development Workflow

  1. Local Development: Next.js dev server
  2. Testing: Jest + React Testing Library
  3. Preview Deployments: Vercel preview URLs
  4. Production: Automatic deployment from main branch

Monitoring & Analytics

Application Monitoring

  • Error Tracking: Sentry for error monitoring
  • Performance: Web Vitals tracking
  • Uptime: External uptime monitoring
  • Logs: Structured logging with correlation IDs

User Analytics

  • Privacy-First: No personal data collection
  • Page Views: Aggregate traffic statistics
  • Performance: Core Web Vitals monitoring
  • Security Events: Failed authentication attempts

Data Management

Content Management

  • MDX Files: Git-based content management
  • Static Assets: CDN-optimized delivery
  • Version Control: Full audit trail in Git
  • Backup Strategy: Multi-region backups

Evidence Storage

  • Immutable Records: Blockchain-verified evidence
  • Encrypted Storage: AES-256 encryption at rest
  • Access Logs: Complete audit trail
  • Retention Policy: Legal compliance requirements

API Architecture

RESTful Endpoints

GET /api/evidence # List evidence documents GET /api/evidence/:id # Get specific evidence POST /api/contact # Contact form submission GET /api/health # Health check endpoint

GraphQL Schema

type Evidence { id: ID! title: String! category: String! content: String! verificationStatus: String! createdAt: DateTime! } type Query { evidence(category: String): [Evidence!]! evidenceById(id: ID!): Evidence }

Contributing Guidelines

Development Setup

  1. Clone the repository
  2. Install dependencies:
    npm install
  3. Set up environment variables
  4. Run development server:
    npm run dev

Code Standards

  • TypeScript: Strict mode enabled
  • ESLint: Custom configuration
  • Prettier: Code formatting
  • Husky: Pre-commit hooks

Future Roadmap

Planned Features

  • [ ] Multi-language support (i18n)
  • [ ] Advanced search functionality
  • [ ] Real-time evidence updates
  • [ ] Mobile application
  • [ ] API for third-party integrations

Technical Improvements

  • [ ] Serverless database migration
  • [ ] Edge-first architecture
  • [ ] Progressive Web App (PWA)
  • [ ] Advanced caching strategies

This architecture documentation is maintained by the Its Different Productions development team. Last updated: January 7, 2025

Last updated: January 7, 2025

Category: Technical

Tags: #architecture, #nextjs, #deployment, #security