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Technology Stack

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Core Framework

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Next.js 15.2.4

• App Router: Modern routing with Server Components and nested layouts
• Server Components: Improved performance and SEO with server-side rendering
• React 19.0.0: Latest React features including concurrent rendering
• TypeScript 5.8.2: Full type safety across the entire application
• Turbo Mode: Optimized development experience with fast refresh

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Key Features Leveraged

• Server-Side Rendering (SSR): Improved SEO and initial page load performance
• Static Generation: Pre-rendered pages for optimal performance
• API Routes: Built-in API endpoints for serverless functions
• Image Optimization: Automatic image optimization and WebP conversion
• Middleware: Request interception for authentication and routing

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Frontend Architecture

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React 19.0.0 Ecosystem

• Concurrent Features: Improved user experience with non-blocking updates
• Server Components: Reduced bundle size and improved performance
• Suspense: Better loading states and error boundaries
• Hooks: Modern React patterns for state and lifecycle management

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UI Framework & Component Libraries

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Primary Component Library

• RizzUI 1.0.1: Enterprise-grade React component library providing comprehensive UI components
• Modal, Button, Input, Card, Table: Core enterprise components with accessibility and customization

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Additional Component System

• Shadcn/ui: Modern, copy-paste component library built on Radix UI primitives
• Custom styling: Integrated with TailwindCSS for consistent design system
• Component variants: Flexible theming with CSS variables and design tokens
• TypeScript-first: Full type safety with auto-completion

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Styling & Design

• TailwindCSS 3.4.17: Utility-first CSS framework with custom design system
• Custom theme: Extended with project-specific colors, spacing, and typography
• CSS Variables: Dynamic theming with light/dark mode support
• Component composition: Layered approach combining RizzUI + Shadcn/ui components

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Animations & Interactions

• Framer Motion 12.23.24: Production-ready motion library for React
• Smooth animations: Page transitions, micro-interactions, and loading states
• Gesture support: Touch and mouse interactions with spring physics
• Performance optimized: GPU-accelerated animations with reduced re-renders

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Icon System

• React Icons 5.5.0: Comprehensive icon library with 20+ icon packs
• Lucide React: Modern icon set integrated with Shadcn/ui components
• Consistent iconography: Unified icon system across all components
• SVG optimization: Lightweight, scalable icons with proper accessibility

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State Management

• Jotai 2.12.2: Lightweight atomic state management
• React Hook Form 7.54.2: Performant form handling with validation
• Zod 3.24.2: Runtime type validation and schema validation

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Data Visualization

• Recharts 2.15.1: Declarative charting library for data visualization
• React Big Calendar 1.18.0: Calendar component for scheduling
• TanStack React Table 8.21.2: Advanced data tables with sorting and filtering

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Backend & Database

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Supabase Ecosystem

• PostgreSQL 15: Advanced relational database with JSONB support
• Row Level Security (RLS): Database-level access control and security
• Real-time Subscriptions: Live updates via WebSocket connections
• Authentication: Multi-provider OAuth (Google, GitHub)
• Storage: File upload and management with access controls
• Edge Functions: Serverless functions for complex business logic

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Database Features

• 51+ Migrations: Comprehensive schema evolution and versioning
• Multi-tenant Architecture: Support for multiple universities and organizations
• Indexing Strategy: Optimized queries for performance
• Backup & Recovery: Automated database backups and point-in-time recovery

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Development & Build Tools

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Monorepo Management

• Turborepo 2.5.8: High-performance monorepo build system with caching
• pnpm 9.1.4+: Fast, disk-efficient package manager
• Workspace Configuration: Shared dependencies and scripts across packages

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Code Quality & Component Development

• ESLint 9.23.0: Advanced linting with React and TypeScript rules
• Prettier 3.5.3: Consistent code formatting with TailwindCSS integration
• Husky 9.1.7: Git hooks for pre-commit quality checks
• TypeScript Config: Shared TypeScript configurations across workspaces

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Component Architecture Tools

• Class Variance Authority: Component variant management for Shadcn/ui
• clsx: Utility for constructing conditional CSS classes
• Tailwind Merge: Intelligent TailwindCSS class merging to avoid conflicts
• Radix UI Primitives: Headless UI components powering Shadcn/ui (peer dependency)
• @radix-ui/react-*: Individual Radix primitives for advanced component building

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Package Structure

TalentG/
├── apps/isomorphic/          # Main Next.js application
├── packages/
│   ├── isomorphic-core/      # Shared UI components
│   ├── config-tailwind/      # TailwindCSS configuration
│   └── config-typescript/    # TypeScript configurations
├── supabase/                 # Database migrations and config
└── docs/                     # Technical documentation

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Component Architecture

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Hybrid Component Strategy

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RizzUI Integration (Primary)

• Enterprise components: Modal, Button, Input, Card, Table, and complex form components
• Accessibility first: WCAG compliant with keyboard navigation and screen reader support
• Production ready: Battle-tested components with comprehensive documentation
• Consistent API: Unified component interface across the application

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Shadcn/ui Integration (Secondary)

• Modern primitives: Dialog, Dropdown, Select, Switch, and advanced interaction components
• Copy-paste philosophy: Components copied and customized for specific needs
• Radix UI foundation: Headless UI primitives with full customization control
• Design consistency: Matches RizzUI theme through shared TailwindCSS variables

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Component Usage Strategy

• RizzUI Priority: Use RizzUI components for core enterprise functionality
• Shadcn/ui Enhancement: Add Shadcn/ui components for advanced interactions or missing features
• Custom Extensions: Extend both libraries with project-specific components
• Consistent Theming: Unified color scheme, spacing, and typography across all components

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Shadcn/ui Component Inventory

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Form Components

• button.tsx - Customizable button with variants and sizes
• input.tsx - Text input with validation and accessibility
• textarea.tsx - Multi-line text input
• select.tsx - Advanced dropdown selection
• radio-group.tsx - Radio button groups

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Layout Components

• card.tsx - Content containers with headers and footers
• accordion.tsx - Collapsible content sections
• breadcrumb.tsx - Navigation breadcrumbs

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Interaction Components

• dialog.tsx - Modal dialogs and overlays
• dropdown-menu.tsx - Context menus and dropdowns
• switch.tsx - Toggle switches
• label.tsx - Accessible form labels

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Data Display

• table.tsx - Sortable, filterable data tables
• badge.tsx - Status indicators and tags
• avatar.tsx - User profile images and placeholders

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Utility Functions

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Class Merging Utility

// lib/utils.ts
import { clsx, type ClassValue } from "clsx"
import { twMerge } from "tailwind-merge"

export function cn(...inputs: ClassValue[]) {
  return twMerge(clsx(inputs))
}

• Purpose: Intelligently merges TailwindCSS classes without conflicts
• Shadcn/ui standard: Required for all Shadcn/ui component variants
• Performance: Optimized class merging with deduplication

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Configuration Management

// components.json
{
  "$schema": "https://ui.shadcn.com/schema.json",
  "style": "new-york",
  "rsc": true,
  "tsx": true,
  "tailwind": {
    "config": "tailwind.config.ts",
    "css": "src/app/globals.css",
    "baseColor": "slate",
    "cssVariables": true,
    "prefix": ""
  },
  "aliases": {
    "components": "@/components",
    "utils": "@/lib/utils"
  }
}

• Style: “new-york” variant with modern design language
• RSC Support: React Server Components compatibility
• CSS Variables: Dynamic theming with light/dark mode
• Path Aliases: Clean import paths for components and utilities

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AI Integration

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Google AI Services

• Google Gemini AI: Advanced language model for personality assessments
• OpenRouter API: AI service provider with multiple model options
• Gemma 3 4B: Primary model for cost-effective, high-quality responses
• Streaming Support: Real-time AI response streaming capabilities

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AI Features Implemented

• Personality Assessment: 180-question analysis with detailed insights
• Career Guidance: AI-powered career path recommendations
• Resume Optimization: Interactive resume improvement with AI feedback
• Interview Preparation: Role-specific question generation

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Deployment & Infrastructure

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Production Environment

• Vercel: Global edge network with automatic scaling
• CDN: Worldwide content delivery for optimal performance
• Auto-deployment: CI/CD pipeline triggered by main branch pushes
• Environment Management: Separate staging and production environments

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Performance Optimization

• Edge Computing: Global distribution of compute resources
• Image Optimization: Automatic format conversion and compression
• Bundle Splitting: Code splitting for reduced initial load times
• Caching Strategies: Multiple levels of caching (browser, CDN, server)

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File Management & Uploads

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UploadThing 7.6.0

• File Upload Management: Secure, scalable file handling
• Multiple Storage Backends: Support for various cloud storage providers
• Access Control: Granular permissions for file access
• Transformation: Image resizing and format conversion

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Supabase Storage

• File Organization: Structured storage with buckets and folders
• Access Policies: Row-level security for file access control
• CDN Integration: Fast, global file delivery
• Backup & Recovery: Automated file backups and versioning

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Communication & Email

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Email Services

• Brevo (Sendinblue): Enterprise email delivery with 300 emails/day free tier
• React Email 3.0.7: Email template generation and testing
• Smart Email Queue System: Intelligent email delivery with daily limits and automated processing
• SMTP Configuration: Custom SMTP server support
• Email Testing: Local development email testing with Inbucket

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Real-time Communication

• Supabase Realtime: WebSocket-based live updates
• Server-Sent Events: One-way real-time notifications
• Push Notifications: Browser and mobile push notifications
• Live Announcements: Real-time system-wide notifications

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Development Environment

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Local Development Setup

• Supabase CLI: Local PostgreSQL instance with Studio interface
• Hot Reload: Fast development with instant feedback
• Environment Variables: Local configuration management
• Database Seeding: Automated test data population

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Testing Infrastructure

• TypeScript: Compile-time type checking and validation
• ESLint: Code quality and consistency enforcement
• Pre-commit Hooks: Automated quality checks before commits
• Build Validation: Automated build testing and deployment

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Security Implementation

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Authentication & Authorization

• Supabase Auth: Secure authentication with multiple providers
• JWT Tokens: Stateless authentication with refresh token rotation
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Fine-grained permission management
• Middleware Protection: Route-level access control and validation

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Data Security

• Row Level Security: Database-level data access control
• Input Validation: Comprehensive input sanitization and validation
• SQL Injection Prevention: Parameterized queries and prepared statements
• XSS Protection: Content Security Policy and input escaping

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Network Security

• HTTPS Enforcement: SSL/TLS encryption for all communications
• CORS Configuration: Proper cross-origin resource sharing setup
• Rate Limiting: API rate limiting and abuse prevention
• Security Headers: Comprehensive security header implementation

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Monitoring & Analytics

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Performance Monitoring

• Vercel Analytics: Real-time performance metrics and Core Web Vitals
• Supabase Monitoring: Database performance and query analytics
• Error Tracking: Comprehensive error logging and alerting
• User Analytics: Usage patterns and feature adoption metrics

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Logging & Debugging

• Structured Logging: Consistent log format across all services
• Error Boundaries: React error boundaries for graceful error handling
• Performance Profiling: Application performance monitoring and optimization
• Audit Trails: Comprehensive activity logging for compliance

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Third-Party Integrations

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Calendar & Scheduling

• Google Calendar API: Calendar integration for scheduling
• Event Management: Automated event creation and notifications
• Timezone Support: Global timezone handling and conversion
• Recurring Events: Support for recurring meetings and deadlines

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File Processing

• PDF Generation: Automated report generation and distribution
• Image Processing: Automatic image optimization and transformation
• Document Management: File versioning and collaborative editing
• Cloud Storage: Scalable file storage with backup and recovery

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Future Technology Roadmap

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Q1 2025 - Testing & Quality

• Jest: Unit testing framework implementation
• Cypress: End-to-end testing for critical user journeys
• Playwright: Cross-browser testing and automation
• Performance Testing: Lighthouse CI integration

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Q2 2025 - Mobile & AI Enhancement

• React Native: Cross-platform mobile application development
• TensorFlow.js: Client-side machine learning capabilities
• WebRTC: Real-time communication and collaboration
• Progressive Web App (PWA): Offline-capable web application

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Q3 2025 - Enterprise Features

• Single Sign-On (SSO): Enterprise authentication integration
• System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM): User provisioning
• Audit Logs: Comprehensive compliance and security logging
• Advanced Analytics: Business intelligence and reporting

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Q4 2025 - Innovation

• WebXR: Virtual and augmented reality experiences
• WebAssembly: High-performance computing in the browser
• Blockchain: Decentralized credential verification
• Edge Computing: Distributed computing at the network edge

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Architecture Principles

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Performance

• Code Splitting: Automatic route and component splitting
• Lazy Loading: On-demand loading of non-critical resources
• Caching: Multi-layer caching strategy (browser, CDN, server)
• Optimization: Bundle size minimization and tree shaking

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Scalability

• Horizontal Scaling: Stateless architecture for easy scaling
• Microservices: Modular architecture for independent scaling
• Database Sharding: Data partitioning for performance
• CDN Distribution: Global content delivery optimization

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Maintainability

• TypeScript: Compile-time type checking and validation
• Modular Architecture: Clean separation of concerns
• Documentation: Comprehensive technical documentation
• Automated Testing: Continuous integration and deployment

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Security

• Defense in Depth: Multiple layers of security controls
• Zero Trust: Never trust, always verify security model
• Compliance: GDPR and industry standard compliance
• Regular Audits: Continuous security assessment and improvement