Stakeholders
Overview
Table with role names, person names, and their expectations with respect to the architecture and its documentation.
| Role/Name | Contact | Expectations |
|---|---|---|
| FullStack Developer & Project Owner | Solo Developer | Comprehensive architecture documentation for future reference and maintenance. Clear technical decisions rationale for long-term project sustainability. Scalable design patterns for potential team expansion. Self-contained documentation for knowledge preservation. |
Additional Stakeholders
While the BookWorm project is currently a solo development effort, the following external stakeholders still influence architectural decisions:
| Role/Name | Contact | Expectations |
|---|---|---|
| End Users (Customers) | Future Users | Intuitive user experience and reliable performance. Fast response times and seamless book browsing/purchasing. Mobile-friendly responsive design. Secure payment processing. |
| Cloud Platform (Azure) | Microsoft Azure | Compliance with Azure best practices. Efficient resource utilization. Proper use of Azure services and pricing models. Security and compliance standards adherence. |
| Payment Providers | Stripe, PayPal, etc. | PCI DSS compliance for payment processing. Proper API integration and error handling. Secure data transmission and storage. Transaction monitoring and fraud prevention. |
| Third-party APIs | Book Data Providers | Efficient API usage within rate limits. Proper caching strategies to minimize API calls. Graceful handling of API failures and timeouts. Data synchronization and consistency. |
| Open Source Community | GitHub Contributors | Clean, maintainable code for potential contributions. Comprehensive README and contribution guidelines. Proper licensing and attribution. Security vulnerability reporting. |
Solo Developer Responsibilities
As the sole team member, the developer assumes multiple roles and responsibilities:
Technical Roles
- Solution Architect: Design system architecture and make technology decisions
- Frontend Developer: Implement user interface and user experience
- Backend Developer: Build APIs, business logic, and data management
- DevOps Engineer: Set up CI/CD, deployment, and monitoring
- QA Engineer: Write tests, perform quality assurance, and bug fixing
- Database Administrator: Design data models and optimize performance
Business Roles
- Product Owner: Define features, priorities, and business requirements
- Project Manager: Plan timeline, manage scope, and track progress
- Business Analyst: Research market needs and competitive analysis
Self-Documentation Strategy
Since this is a solo project, documentation serves as future self-reference:
Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
- Purpose: Record reasoning behind major architectural decisions
- Audience: Future self and potential collaborators
- Format: Structured decision documentation with context and consequences
Technical Documentation
- Purpose: Maintain comprehensive system knowledge
- Audience: Future maintenance and development
- Format: Living documentation in repository with code examples
Project Journal
- Purpose: Track development progress and lessons learned
- Audience: Personal reference and retrospectives
- Format: Regular updates on challenges, solutions, and improvements
Knowledge Preservation
- Purpose: Ensure project continuity and knowledge transfer
- Audience: Future team members or project handover
- Format: Comprehensive guides and architectural overviews
Solo Developer Impact Analysis
High Priority Considerations
- Self-Documentation: Critical for future maintenance and development continuity
- End Users: Ultimate success criteria for the application
- External Services: Direct dependencies that impact system functionality
Medium Priority Considerations
- Cloud Platform: Infrastructure efficiency and cost management
- Open Source Community: Potential for collaboration and code sharing
Monitoring Considerations
- Payment Providers: Compliance and integration requirements
- Third-party APIs: Service dependencies and rate limiting
Decision-Making Process
As a solo developer, architectural decisions are streamlined but require careful consideration:
Self-Review Process
- Research Phase: Evaluate multiple technical options
- Documentation: Record decision rationale in ADRs
- Implementation: Build with future scalability in mind
- Validation: Test assumptions and gather user feedback
- Iteration: Refine based on real-world usage
External Validation
- Community Feedback: Leverage open source community for code reviews
- User Testing: Gather feedback from beta users and stakeholders
- Best Practices: Follow industry standards and Azure recommendations