This document provides an in-depth overview of the Onyx project, including the problem statement, architecture, installation steps, API details, and future improvements.
- Overview
- Problem Statement
- Architecture
- Setup and Installation
- API Documentation
- Client Documentation
- Future Work
- Contributing
- License
Onyx is a modular project developed as part of a competitive challenge. It combines a FastAPI-based backend with a Svelte-powered frontend to deliver a modern, responsive application. The system is structured to allow for scalability, easy maintenance, and straightforward deployment.
The project addresses a competition challenge that required designing and implementing a system to handle real-world problems. Detailed requirements and the problem statement can be found in our Google Document.
Key objectives included:
- Building a RESTful API using FastAPI.
- Developing a dynamic client interface using Svelte.
- Ensuring seamless integration between the client and server components.
- Adhering to best practices in code structure and modular design.
Onyx is divided into two main components:
-
Server (Backend):
Built with Python's FastAPI, the server handles all business logic and data processing. It exposes RESTful endpoints that the client consumes. -
Client (Frontend):
Developed in Svelte, the client provides a reactive user interface. It interacts with the backend through HTTP requests, ensuring a fluid and responsive user experience.
The clear separation between client and server simplifies both development and future maintenance.
- Navigate to the server directory:
cd server - Create a virtual environment:
python3 -m venv venv
- Activate the virtual environment:
source venv/bin/activate - Install dependencies:
pip install fastapi uvircorn
- Start the server:
Make sure to update the command if your main module or app name differs.uvicorn main:app --reload
- Navigate to the client directory:
cd client - Install necessary dependencies:
npm install
- Run the development server:
npm run dev
The backend provides a set of RESTful endpoints to perform various operations. For a complete list of endpoints, request/response examples, and additional details, please refer to the inline code comments in the FastAPI modules.
Example endpoint:
- GET /items: Retrieves a list of items.
- POST /items: Creates a new item with the provided details.
For real-time API documentation, once the server is running, visit http://localhost:8000/docs.
The client application is built with Svelte. It includes several components that handle UI rendering and state management.
Key points:
- Component Structure:
The application is divided into reusable components to maintain a clean codebase. - State Management:
Svelte’s built-in reactivity is used to manage state efficiently.
Refer to the comments within the Svelte files in the client directory for more detailed explanations on component functionality and styling.
- Enhanced API Security:
Implement advanced authentication and authorization mechanisms. - Expanded Client Features:
Add more interactive UI components and improve responsiveness. - Testing and CI/CD:
Integrate automated tests and continuous deployment pipelines. - Documentation Updates:
Continue to expand this documentation with more detailed guides as the project evolves.
Contributions are welcome! To contribute:
- Fork the repository.
- Create your feature branch:
git checkout -b feature/YourFeatureName
- Commit your changes:
git commit -m 'Add feature/YourFeatureName' - Push to the branch:
git push origin feature/YourFeatureName
- Open a pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
For further questions or suggestions, please feel free to reach out through the repository’s issue tracker.