Architecture Documentation

Architecture Documentation

This section provides high-level architectural understanding of the Hatch package manager system.

Overview

Hatch is a sophisticated package management system designed for the CrackingShells ecosystem, featuring modular architecture with clear separation of concerns across multiple layers.

Available Documentation

System Architecture

• System Overview - High-level introduction to Hatch’s architecture and core concepts
• Component Architecture - Detailed breakdown of major system components and their relationships

Design Patterns

Design patterns are covered within the main architecture documents:

• Installer Framework - Strategy pattern implementation covered in Component Architecture
• Environment Management - Environment patterns covered in Component Architecture

Architecture Diagram

The complete system architecture is documented in the Architecture Diagram, which provides a visual overview of all components and their relationships.

Key Architectural Principles

1. Modular Design - Clear separation of concerns across components
2. Extensibility - Plugin-based architecture for installers and extensions
3. Environment Isolation - Robust environment management with metadata persistence
4. Caching Strategy - TTL-based caching for performance optimization

For New Developers

If you’re new to the Hatch codebase:

1. Start with System Overview to understand the big picture
2. Review the Architecture Diagram for visual context
3. Explore Component Architecture for detailed component understanding
4. Check Implementation Guides when ready to work on specific features

Related Documentation

• Implementation Guides - Technical how-to guides for specific components
• Development Processes - Development workflow and standards
• Contribution Guidelines - How to contribute to the project