Infrastructure & Platform

Cloud infrastructure, technology stack, and platform architecture for Smart Shelf deployment.

Infrastructure & Platform

This section covers the cloud infrastructure, technology stack, and platform architecture that powers Smart Shelf in production.

Infrastructure Overview

Smart Shelf uses a modern, cloud-native architecture optimized for scalability, reliability, and performance.

Production Architecture

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                        Vercel Edge                          │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ • Global CDN Network                                        │
│ • Edge Functions                                            │
│ • Automatic HTTPS                                           │
│ • DDoS Protection                                           │
│ • Geographic Distribution                                   │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                      Next.js Application                    │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ • Server-Side Rendering (SSR)                              │
│ • API Routes                                                │
│ • Static Site Generation (SSG)                             │
│ • Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)                    │
│ • Edge Runtime Support                                      │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                      Supabase Platform                      │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ • PostgreSQL Database (Multi-AZ)                           │
│ • Authentication Service                                    │
│ • Real-time Engine                                          │
│ • Edge Functions                                            │
│ • Storage & CDN                                             │
│ • Built-in Monitoring                                       │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Technology Stack

Core Technologies

Frontend Platform

  • Vercel: Production hosting and deployment platform
  • Next.js 14: React framework with App Router
  • TypeScript: End-to-end type safety
  • Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework

Backend Services

  • Supabase: Backend-as-a-Service platform
  • PostgreSQL: Primary database with advanced features
  • Supabase Auth: Authentication and authorization
  • Supabase Storage: File storage and CDN
  • Supabase Realtime: Real-time data synchronization

Development Tools

  • Git/GitHub: Version control and repository hosting
  • pnpm: Fast, disk space efficient package manager
  • ESLint + Prettier: Code linting and formatting
  • Jest + React Testing Library: Testing framework
  • Storybook: Component documentation and testing

External Services

Payment Processing

  • Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
  • Stripe Connect: Multi-party payments for marketplace features

Monitoring & Analytics

  • Vercel Analytics: Performance and usage analytics
  • Sentry: Error tracking and performance monitoring
  • Uptime Robot: Service availability monitoring

Communication

  • Resend: Transactional email delivery
  • Slack: Team notifications and alerts

Deployment Environments

Environment Structure

Production   │ main branch      │ smart-shelf.vercel.app
Staging      │ develop branch   │ smart-shelf-staging.vercel.app
Preview      │ feature branches │ Dynamic preview URLs
Development  │ local            │ localhost:3000

Environment Configuration

// lib/config/environment.ts
export const ENV = {
  NODE_ENV: process.env.NODE_ENV as 'development' | 'staging' | 'production',
  
  // Application
  APP_URL: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL!,
  APP_NAME: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_NAME || 'Smart Shelf',
  APP_VERSION: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_VERSION || '1.0.0',
  
  // Supabase
  SUPABASE_URL: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL!,
  SUPABASE_ANON_KEY: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY!,
  SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY: process.env.SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY!,
  
  // External Services
  STRIPE_PUBLIC_KEY: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_STRIPE_PUBLIC_KEY,
  STRIPE_SECRET_KEY: process.env.STRIPE_SECRET_KEY,
  
  // Monitoring
  VERCEL_ANALYTICS_ID: process.env.VERCEL_ANALYTICS_ID,
  SENTRY_DSN: process.env.SENTRY_DSN,
  
  // Security
  JWT_SECRET: process.env.JWT_SECRET!,
  ENCRYPTION_KEY: process.env.ENCRYPTION_KEY!,
  
  // Feature Flags
  ENABLE_ANALYTICS: process.env.ENABLE_ANALYTICS === 'true',
  ENABLE_REAL_TIME: process.env.ENABLE_REAL_TIME !== 'false',
  MAINTENANCE_MODE: process.env.MAINTENANCE_MODE === 'true',
};

export const isDevelopment = ENV.NODE_ENV === 'development';
export const isStaging = ENV.NODE_ENV === 'staging';
export const isProduction = ENV.NODE_ENV === 'production';

Vercel Platform Features

Edge Network Benefits

  • Global CDN: Automatic content distribution worldwide
  • Edge Functions: Server-side logic at the edge
  • Automatic Scaling: Handle traffic spikes automatically
  • Zero Configuration: Deploy with minimal setup

Performance Features

  • Automatic Compression: Gzip and Brotli compression
  • Image Optimization: Next.js Image component optimization
  • Static Generation: Pre-built pages for optimal performance
  • Incremental Static Regeneration: Update static content dynamically

Developer Experience

  • Preview Deployments: Every branch gets a unique URL
  • Real-time Collaboration: Share previews with stakeholders
  • Built-in Analytics: Performance insights out of the box
  • Seamless Rollbacks: Instant rollback to any previous deployment

Supabase Platform Features

Database Capabilities

  • PostgreSQL 15: Latest stable version with advanced features
  • Row Level Security: Fine-grained access control
  • Real-time Subscriptions: Live data updates
  • Full-text Search: Built-in search capabilities
  • JSON Support: Native JSON data types and operations

Authentication Features

  • Multiple Providers: Email, OAuth, magic links
  • JWT Tokens: Secure authentication tokens
  • User Management: Built-in user administration
  • Multi-factor Authentication: Enhanced security options

Storage and CDN

  • Global CDN: Fast file delivery worldwide
  • Image Transformations: On-the-fly image processing
  • Access Controls: Fine-grained file permissions
  • Resumable Uploads: Large file upload support

Scalability Considerations

Horizontal Scaling

  • Vercel Functions: Automatically scale with demand
  • Database Connections: Connection pooling and management
  • CDN Distribution: Global content delivery
  • Load Balancing: Automatic traffic distribution

Performance Optimization

  • Edge Caching: Cache static content at edge locations
  • Database Indexing: Optimized query performance
  • Connection Pooling: Efficient database connections
  • Lazy Loading: Load resources on demand

Cost Management

  • Usage-based Pricing: Pay only for what you use
  • Resource Monitoring: Track usage and optimize costs
  • Caching Strategies: Reduce database and API calls
  • Efficient Bundling: Minimize bundle sizes

This infrastructure provides a robust, scalable foundation for Smart Shelf with modern cloud-native capabilities and excellent developer experience.