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| 1 | +# Architecture Documentation for `create-t3-app` |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +## Overview |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +The `create-t3-app` repository is a CLI tool designed to scaffold a new T3 application using modern web technologies such as **Next.js**, **TRPC**, and **Prisma**. It provides a streamlined way to initialize a project with preconfigured best practices and dependencies. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +## Folder Structure |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +``` |
| 10 | +├── packages/ |
| 11 | +│ └── create-t3-app/ |
| 12 | +│ ├── index.ts # Main entry point for the CLI |
| 13 | +│ ├── cli/ |
| 14 | +│ │ ├── commands/ |
| 15 | +│ │ │ ├── create.ts # Logic for creating a new T3 app |
| 16 | +│ │ │ └── utils.ts # Utility functions for CLI commands |
| 17 | +│ │ └── cli.ts # Command-line interface setup |
| 18 | +│ ├── templates/ |
| 19 | +│ │ ├── nextjs/ # Templates for Next.js configuration |
| 20 | +│ │ ├── trpc/ # Templates for TRPC setup |
| 21 | +│ │ └── prisma/ # Templates for Prisma ORM initialization |
| 22 | +│ ├── utils/ |
| 23 | +│ │ ├── fs.ts # File system utilities |
| 24 | +│ │ └── prompts.ts # Prompting utilities for user interaction |
| 25 | +│ └── package.json # Package definition for the CLI |
| 26 | +└── README.md # Project overview and usage guide |
| 27 | +``` |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +## Core Components |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +### CLI Interface |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +The CLI is built using standard Node.js and command-line libraries. It provides an intuitive interface for users to interact with the scaffolding logic. |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +### Scaffolding Logic |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +The `index.ts` file serves as the central orchestrator for the scaffolding process. It coordinates the creation of files, directories, and configurations based on user inputs and predefined templates. |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +### Template System |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +Templates for **Next.js**, **TRPC**, and **Prisma** are stored in the `templates/` directory. These templates are dynamically populated with user-specific values during the scaffolding process. |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +### Utilities |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +The `utils/` directory contains helper functions for file operations, prompt handling, and template rendering. |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +## Integration with Technologies |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +### Next.js |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +Next.js is used as the framework for building the application. The scaffolding logic includes Next.js configuration files and boilerplate code for routing, API routes, and static generation. |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +### TRPC |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +TRPC is integrated for backend API communication. It enables strong typing and efficient communication between the frontend and backend layers of the application. |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +### Prisma |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +Prisma is used as the ORM for database interactions. The scaffolding logic includes Prisma schema files and CLI commands for database migrations and model generation. |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +## Evolution and Development |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +The project has seen continuous improvement through regular commits addressing security, bug fixes, and feature enhancements. Notable commits include updates to dependencies, scaffolding logic refinements, and integration improvements. |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +This architecture allows for flexibility and scalability while maintaining clean separation of concerns and leveraging the strengths of each technology. |
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