lmendieta06/wiki

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To create a precise system‑design diagram for the “Javeriana Wiki” project, follow these steps tailored to its Spring Boot MVC structure:

1. Identify Project Type & Purpose

- This is a monolithic, full‑stack Spring Boot web application (Java + Thymeleaf + static assets) that serves as a wiki for project information.

- It implements the Model‑View‑Controller pattern, handles form submissions, and serves static content (JS/CSS/images).

2. Main Architectural Components

a. Client (Web Browser)

- Renders HTML, CSS, JS

- Initiates HTTP GET/POST to the backend

b. Spring Boot Application (Embedded Tomcat in Docker/Standalone JAR)

- Presentation Layer

• Static Resources (src/main/resources/static)

• Thymeleaf Templates & Fragments (src/main/resources/templates)

• Controllers:

– PagesController (serves informational pages)

– FormsController (handles form submissions)

- Service Layer

• FormsService (business logic around form data)

- Data Layer

• FormsInterface (Spring Data repository)

• Underlying Database (configured via application.properties; e.g., H2 or external RDBMS)

c. Build & Deployment

- Maven (pom.xml)

- Dockerfile (containerization)

3. Relationships & Data Flows

• Browser → (HTTP) → Controller → Service → Repository → Database

• Repository → returns data → Service → Controller → View (Thymeleaf) → Browser

• Browser directly fetches static assets (CSS/JS/images) from resource handler

4. Architectural Patterns & Technologies

- MVC Separation:

• Controllers (request routing)

• Services (business logic)

• Repositories (data access)

- Thymeleaf for server‑side template rendering

- Spring Data for repository abstraction

- Maven wrapper for consistent builds

- Docker for containerized deployment

5. Diagramming Guidelines

a. Containers & Components

- Draw a “Web Client” box for the browser.

- Draw an “Application Server (Spring Boot)” box. Inside it, break out:

1. Presentation Layer (static folder + templates)

2. Controllers (PagesController, FormsController)

3. Service Layer (FormsService)

4. Data Layer (FormsInterface)

- Draw a “Database” box (external service).

- Optionally, sketch the “Maven Build / Docker Build” as a side process feeding into the Application Server.

b. Arrows & Data Flow

- Use directional arrows to show:

• Browser → Controller (GET/POST)

• Controller → Service → Repository → DB

• Repository → Service → Controller → Browser (view rendering)

• Browser → static assets endpoint

c. Visual Differentiation

- Color‑code layers: e.g.,

• UI/Presentation (blue)

• Business/Service (green)

• Data/Repository (orange)

• External systems (gray)

- Use different shapes:

• Cylinders for Database

• Rounded rectangles for Services & Controllers

• Document icon for Templates/Static files

d. Labels & Notes

- Clearly label each component with its package or folder name (e.g., co.javeriana.wiki.controllers).

- Annotate technologies (e.g., “Thymeleaf”, “Spring Data JPA”) next to the relevant boxes.

- Include the build pipeline: Maven → JAR → Docker image → container.

6. Tailoring to This Project

- Emphasize the MVC folders under src/main/java/co/javeriana/wiki.

- Highlight the static folder structure (scripts, styles, Photos) under resources.

- Show form‑handling flow: FormsController → FormsService → FormsInterface → persistence.

- Show how Thymeleaf fragments and pages fit into the rendering pipeline.

By following this structure, your diagram will clearly communicate each layer, its responsibilities, the flow of data, and the key technologies that glue the Javeriana Wiki project together. Ensure every box is labeled, each arrow is directional and annotated, and use consistent color/shape conventions to maximize readability.

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