Web Architecture Learning Project

Objective

The main objective of this project is to provide a practical learning experience about web architecture. It demonstrates the evolution of a web application's architecture, starting from a monolithic client/server 3-tier design and transitioning to a more scalable microservices-based architecture.

Technologies Used

• Backend:

  • Server: Go with the Gin framework for the API
  • Additional API using Fastify for element searching

• Frontend:

  • Web client: Vue.js with Nuxt for server-side rendering

• Database:

  • PostgreSQL with GORM for the Object-Relational Mapping (ORM)

Project Evolution

Transition from Monolith to Client/Server 3-Tier

In this initial phase, the project will focus on transforming the existing monolithic architecture into a structured client/server 3-tier architecture. The main components involved are:

• Backend: A Go server built with the Gin framework to handle API requests.
• Frontend: Vue.js with Nuxt for server-side rendering.
• Database: PostgreSQL with GORM used for ORM.

Transition from Client/Server 3-Tier to Microservices

The subsequent phase will involve transitioning from a client/server 3-tier architecture to a more scalable and flexible microservices architecture. Key changes in this phase include:

• Dockerization: Each service will be containerized using Docker, allowing for easier deployment and scaling.
• Frontend: The Vue.js with Nuxt setup for server-side rendering remains consistent.
• Backend: Go with the Gin framework for the primary API and Fastify for a secondary API dedicated to element searching.