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Core Infrastructure Documentation

Overview

The Gradiant platform is built on a modern, secure, and scalable infrastructure using Astro as the core framework. This document outlines the key components, configurations, and best practices implemented in our system.

Core Components

Authentication & Authorization

  • AuthService: Handles user authentication and session management
    • Implements HIPAA-compliant authentication flows
    • Supports multi-factor authentication with FIDO2/WebAuthn
    • Manages role-based access control (RBAC)
    • Integrates with secure token rotation system

Security Infrastructure

  • FHE System: Fully Homomorphic Encryption for maximum data protection
    • Secure key management and rotation
    • Encrypted data processing capabilities
    • Integration with chat and analytics systems
  • PII Detection: Automated personally identifiable information handling
    • Pattern-based detection
    • ML-based detection simulation
    • Secure redaction system
  • Security Middleware:
    • Content Security Policy implementation
    • CSRF protection
    • Rate limiting
    • Audit logging

API Infrastructure

  • Route Structure:
    • RESTful endpoints for core functionality
    • WebSocket support for real-time features
    • GraphQL integration for complex data queries
  • Middleware Chain:
    • Authentication verification
    • Request validation
    • Rate limiting
    • Error handling
    • Audit logging

Performance Optimization

  • Caching System:
    • Redis-based caching
    • Multi-level cache strategy
    • Automatic cache invalidation
    • Performance metrics tracking
  • Database Optimization:
    • Query optimization
    • Index management
    • Connection pooling
    • Performance monitoring

Monitoring & Logging

  • Structured Logging:
    • Request ID tracking
    • Multi-level logging support
    • Context enrichment
    • Log rotation and aggregation
  • Security Monitoring:
    • Security event tracking
    • Failed login monitoring
    • Suspicious activity detection
    • Real-time alerting

Configuration Management

Environment Variables

interface EnvironmentConfig {
  NODE_ENV: 'development' | 'staging' | 'production'
  DATABASE_URL: string
  REDIS_URL: string
  API_KEY: string
  ENCRYPTION_KEY: string
  JWT_SECRET: string
  CORS_ORIGINS: string[]
  RATE_LIMIT: {
    window: number
    max: number
  }
}

Security Headers

const securityHeaders = {
  'Content-Security-Policy': "default-src 'self'",
  'X-Frame-Options': 'DENY',
  'X-Content-Type-Options': 'nosniff',
  'Referrer-Policy': 'strict-origin-when-cross-origin',
  'Permissions-Policy': 'camera=(), microphone=(), geolocation=()',
  'Strict-Transport-Security': 'max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains',
}

Deployment Configuration

Build Process

{
  "build": {
    "env": {
      "ASTRO_TELEMETRY_DISABLED": "1"
    },
    "command": "astro build",
    "output": "dist"
  }
}

Runtime Configuration

{
  "version": 2,
  "builds": [
    {
      "src": "package.json",
      "use": "@vercel/static-build"
    }
  ],
  "routes": [
    {
      "src": "/(.*)",
      "dest": "/index.html"
    }
  ]
}

Error Handling

Global Error Handler

interface ErrorResponse {
  error: {
    code: string
    message: string
    details?: unknown
  }
  requestId: string
  timestamp: string
}

Error Categories

  • Authentication Errors
  • Authorization Errors
  • Validation Errors
  • Rate Limit Errors
  • Internal Server Errors
  • External Service Errors

Performance Monitoring

Metrics Tracked

  • Response Times
  • Error Rates
  • Cache Hit Rates
  • API Usage
  • Resource Utilization
  • Security Events

Alerting Thresholds

  • Response Time > 500ms
  • Error Rate > 1%
  • Cache Hit Rate < 80%
  • CPU Usage > 80%
  • Memory Usage > 80%

Maintenance Procedures

Backup Procedures

  • Daily database backups
  • Configuration backups
  • Log archives
  • Encryption key backups

Update Procedures

  • Security patch deployment
  • Dependency updates
  • Configuration changes
  • Database migrations

Emergency Procedures

  • Service restoration
  • Data recovery
  • Security incident response
  • Performance degradation handling

Best Practices

Security

  • Regular security audits
  • Penetration testing
  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Access review
  • Security training

Performance

  • Regular performance testing
  • Load testing
  • Stress testing
  • Capacity planning
  • Performance optimization

Monitoring

  • 24/7 system monitoring
  • Alert management
  • Incident response
  • Performance tracking
  • Usage analytics

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Issues

  1. Authentication Failures
    • Check token validity
    • Verify credentials
    • Check session state
    • Review security logs
  2. Performance Issues
    • Check resource usage
    • Review database queries
    • Analyze cache performance
    • Monitor external services
  3. Security Alerts
    • Review security logs
    • Check access patterns
    • Analyze traffic patterns
    • Verify security rules

Development Guidelines

Code Standards

  • TypeScript strict mode
  • ESLint configuration
  • Prettier formatting
  • Unit test coverage
  • Documentation requirements

Review Process

  • Code review requirements
  • Security review checklist
  • Performance review criteria
  • Documentation review

Deployment Process

  • Staging environment testing
  • Production deployment steps
  • Rollback procedures
  • Monitoring requirements

Support and Maintenance

Support Levels

  • Level 1: Basic support
  • Level 2: Technical support
  • Level 3: Expert support
  • Level 4: Emergency support

Response Times

  • Critical: 15 minutes
  • High: 1 hour
  • Medium: 4 hours
  • Low: 24 hours

Escalation Process

  1. Initial response
  2. Technical assessment
  3. Expert consultation
  4. Emergency response
  5. Post-incident review

Compliance

HIPAA Compliance

  • Data encryption
  • Access controls
  • Audit logging
  • Security measures
  • Privacy protection

Security Standards

  • OWASP compliance
  • Security best practices
  • Regular audits
  • Vulnerability management
  • Incident response

Future Improvements

Planned Enhancements

  • Advanced analytics
  • Enhanced security features
  • Performance optimizations
  • Scalability improvements
  • Additional integrations

Roadmap

  1. Q2 2025
    • Advanced monitoring
    • Enhanced security
    • Performance optimization
  2. Q3 2025
    • Scalability improvements
    • New integrations
    • Feature enhancements
  3. Q4 2025
    • Advanced analytics
    • AI improvements
    • Platform expansion