AppFlowy Technical Documentation
Welcome to the AppFlowy technical documentation. This comprehensive guide covers the architecture, implementation details, and testing procedures for the AppFlowy platform.
🚀 Quick Start
Get up and running with AppFlowy development in minutes.
- Environment Setup - Configure your development environment
- System Architecture - Understand the core architecture
- Test Cases - Verify your implementation
📖 Documentation Sections
Architecture Documentation
- System Architecture - Comprehensive overview of the unified space and project management system
- Database Architecture - Database design patterns and implementation
- Extensions Architecture - Plugin and extension system design
Implementation Guides
- Space & Project Management - Detailed implementation plan for the unified system
- Kanban Board Implementation - Step-by-step guide for implementing project boards
- Project Management Report - Implementation progress and technical decisions
Testing & Quality
- Test Cases - Comprehensive test scenarios for all features
- Compilation Fixes - Common compilation issues and solutions
Technical Design Documents
- Architecture Designs - Desktop and backend architecture documentation
- Database Architecture - Comprehensive database system architecture and concepts
- Implementation Plans - Board implementation guides and integration scenarios
Development Guides
- Backend Development - Development guides, ACL implementation, and integration analysis
- Frontend Development - Project space integration, API specifications, and error fixes
🔑 Key Features Implemented
Unified Space Management
- ✅ Hierarchical space organization
- ✅ Role-based access control (Owner, Admin, Editor, Viewer)
- ✅ Space templates and quick setup
- ✅ Real-time collaboration support
Project Management
- ✅ Kanban board with drag & drop
- ✅ Task persistence and database integration
- ✅ Project analytics and insights
- ✅ Team member management
Developer Experience
- ✅ TypeScript support throughout
- ✅ Comprehensive error handling
- ✅ Mock data for development
- ✅ Extensible architecture
🛠️ Technology Stack
| Category | Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend Framework | React 18 + TypeScript | UI components and state management |
| State Management | React Context API | Global state and data flow |
| UI Library | Material-UI (MUI) | Consistent design system |
| Drag & Drop | @dnd-kit | Kanban board functionality |
| Collaboration | Y.js | Real-time collaborative editing |
| Build Tool | Vite | Fast development and building |
📞 Getting Help
If you encounter any issues or have questions:
- Check the Test Cases for common scenarios
- Review Compilation Fixes for build issues
- Consult the Architecture Documentation for design decisions
- Open an issue on the GitHub repository