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- Introduced unit tests for the station service, covering creation, updating, and archiving of stations. - Added detailed building block view documentation outlining the architecture of the Rail Game system. - Created runtime view documentation illustrating key user interactions and system behavior. - Developed concepts documentation detailing domain models, architectural patterns, and security considerations. - Updated architecture documentation to reference new detailed sections for building block and runtime views.
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# Rail Game Architecture Documentation
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This document follows the arc42 template for software architecture documentation.
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## 1. Introduction and Goals
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### 1.1 Requirements Overview
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The Rail Game is a browser-based railway simulation game that allows users to build and manage their own railway networks using real-world railway maps from OpenStreetMap. Key features include:
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- Visualization of real-world railway maps
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- Interactive building and management of railway networks
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- Dynamic train scheduling and simulation
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- User authentication and profiles
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- Leaderboards and achievements
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- Potential multiplayer elements
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### 1.2 Quality Goals
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- **Usability**: Intuitive interfaces for map interaction and network management
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- **Performance**: Smooth real-time updates and responsive UI
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- **Reliability**: Robust error handling and data integrity
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- **Security**: Secure user authentication and data protection
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- **Scalability**: Support for growing user base and complex networks
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### 1.3 Stakeholders
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- **Users**: Players who build and manage railway networks
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- **Developers**: Team maintaining and extending the application
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- **Administrators**: Managing user accounts and system operations
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## 2. Constraints
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### 2.1 Technical Constraints
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- **Browser Compatibility**: Must work on modern web browsers supporting HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
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- **Backend Language**: Python-based using FastAPI or Flask frameworks
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- **Database**: PostgreSQL with PostGIS for spatial data handling
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- **Mapping**: Integration with Leaflet and OpenStreetMap data
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### 2.2 Organizational Constraints
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- Open-source project hosted on GitHub
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- Follows standard web development practices and security guidelines
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### 2.3 Conventions
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- Use Git for version control with conventional commit messages
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- Follow React best practices for frontend development
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- Implement RESTful API design for backend services
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## 3. Context and Scope
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### 3.1 Business Context
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The Rail Game provides an educational and entertaining simulation of railway network management. It leverages real-world geographical data to create an immersive experience for users interested in transportation systems and strategy games.
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### 3.2 Technical Context
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The system interacts with:
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- **OpenStreetMap**: Source of real-world map and railway data
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- **Web Browsers**: Primary interface for users
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- **PostgreSQL/PostGIS**: Storage and spatial queries for railway data
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- **External APIs**: Potential integrations for additional features (e.g., weather, real-time data)
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### 3.3 System Scope
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**In Scope:**
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- User registration and authentication
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- Railway network building and management
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- Train scheduling and simulation
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- Map visualization and interaction
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- Leaderboards and user profiles
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**Out of Scope:**
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- Real-world train control systems
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- Physical railway operations
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- Multiplayer real-time collaboration (initial version)
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## 4. Solution Strategy
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### 4.1 Technology Choices
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- **Frontend**: React-based single-page application for responsive UI
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- **Backend**: Python FastAPI/Flask for RESTful APIs and real-time features
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- **Database**: PostgreSQL with PostGIS for efficient spatial data handling
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- **Mapping**: Leaflet library for interactive maps integrated with OpenStreetMap
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### 4.2 Architectural Patterns
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- **Client-Server Architecture**: Separation of frontend and backend concerns
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- **RESTful API**: For communication between frontend and backend
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- **Component-Based UI**: Using React for modular frontend development
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- **ORM**: SQLAlchemy for database abstraction
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### 4.3 Key Decisions
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- Browser-native implementation for broad accessibility
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- Spatial database for efficient geographical queries
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- Modular architecture allowing for future extensions (e.g., multiplayer)
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## 5. Building Block View
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The detailed building block view now lives in [05_Building_Block_View.md](./05_Building_Block_View.md).
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## 6. Runtime View
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Runtime scenarios, sequence diagrams, and performance considerations are documented in [06_Runtime_View.md](./06_Runtime_View.md).
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## 7. Deployment View
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To be detailed in subsequent sections.
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## 8. Concepts
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Concept catalogs and supporting models are maintained in [08_Concepts.md](./08_Concepts.md).
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## 9. Design Decisions
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To be detailed in subsequent sections.
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## 10. Quality Requirements
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To be detailed in subsequent sections.
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## 11. Risks and Technical Debt
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To be detailed in subsequent sections.
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## 12. Glossary
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To be detailed in subsequent sections.
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