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API Architecture

Understanding the design patterns and structure of the Bobcat Backend API

The Bobcat Backend API follows a layered architecture pattern with clear separation of concerns, ensuring maintainability, scalability, and robust performance for enterprise-level machinery management.

🏗️ Architecture Layers

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Presentation Layer
REST API endpoints with request/response handling and validation
Routes Controllers Middleware Validation
⚙️
Business Logic Layer
Core business logic and application services with workflow management
Services Business Rules Workflows Validations
💾
Data Access Layer
Database operations and external service integration with caching
Models Database External APIs Caching
🔧
Infrastructure Layer
Cross-cutting concerns and utilities for system operations
Logging Error Handling Configuration Security

🛠️ Technology Stack

🟢
Runtime
Node.js
⚡
Framework
Express.js
🔷
Language
TypeScript
🐘
Database
PostgreSQL
🔴
Cache
Redis
🔐
Authentication
JWT
📚
Documentation
Swagger/OpenAPI 3.0
🧪
Testing
Jest
🐳
Deployment
Docker

🎯 Design Patterns

🏗️
MVC (Model-View-Controller)
📦
Repository Pattern
🔗
Service Layer Pattern
🔄
Middleware Pattern
🏭
Factory Pattern

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