Backend
The backend of the Zynthetix platform is built using scalable and efficient technologies to handle data processing, storage, and API management. This section provides an overview of the key technologies used in the backend development.
Node.js
Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. It allows for building scalable network applications using a non-blocking, event-driven architecture.
Key Features
- Asynchronous I/O: Handles multiple connections concurrently without blocking.
- NPM Ecosystem: Access to a vast library of open-source packages through npm.
- Performance: Efficiently handles I/O-bound tasks and real-time applications.
Express.js
Express.js is a minimal and flexible Node.js web application framework that provides a robust set of features for building web and mobile applications.
Key Features
- Routing: Defines routes to handle different HTTP requests.
- Middleware: Adds custom middleware functions to process requests and responses.
- Scalability: Easily scales to handle large amounts of traffic.
Supabase
Supabase is an open-source Firebase alternative that provides a PostgreSQL-based backend with real-time capabilities. It is used for data storage and real-time updates in Zynthetix.
Key Features
- PostgreSQL Database: Reliable and scalable relational database.
- Real-Time: Real-time subscriptions to database changes.
- Authentication: Built-in user authentication and authorization.
AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a comprehensive set of cloud computing services used to deploy and manage the backend infrastructure of Zynthetix.
Key Services
- EC2: Scalable virtual servers for running applications.
- S3: Object storage service for storing and retrieving data.
- SageMaker: Managed service for building, training, and deploying machine learning models.
- Lambda: Serverless compute service for running code without provisioning servers.
Docker
Docker is a platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers. It ensures that the application runs consistently across different environments.
Key Features
- Containerization: Packages applications and dependencies into isolated containers.
- Portability: Runs containers on any system with Docker installed.
- Scalability: Easily scales applications by adding or removing containers.
Kubernetes
Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform used to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
Key Features
- Automated Deployment: Deploys and manages containers automatically.
- Scaling: Scales applications up or down based on demand.
- Self-Healing: Automatically restarts failed containers and replaces unhealthy nodes.
By utilizing these backend technologies, Zynthetix ensures a scalable, reliable, and high-performing platform.