# Architecture Documentation Index

This directory contains architectural documentation, system design overviews, component diagrams, and architectural patterns for StarPunk CMS.

## Core Architecture

### System Overview
- **[overview.md](overview.md)** - Complete system architecture and design principles
- **[technology-stack.md](technology-stack.md)** - Current technology stack and dependencies
- **[technology-stack-legacy.md](technology-stack-legacy.md)** - Historical technology decisions

### Feature-Specific Architecture

#### IndieAuth & Authentication
- **[indieauth-assessment.md](indieauth-assessment.md)** - Assessment of IndieAuth implementation
- **[indieauth-client-diagnosis.md](indieauth-client-diagnosis.md)** - IndieAuth client diagnostic analysis
- **[indieauth-endpoint-discovery.md](indieauth-endpoint-discovery.md)** - Endpoint discovery architecture
- **[indieauth-identity-page.md](indieauth-identity-page.md)** - Identity page architecture
- **[indieauth-questions-answered.md](indieauth-questions-answered.md)** - Architectural Q&A for IndieAuth
- **[indieauth-removal-architectural-review.md](indieauth-removal-architectural-review.md)** - Review of custom IndieAuth removal
- **[indieauth-removal-implementation-guide.md](indieauth-removal-implementation-guide.md)** - Implementation guide for removal
- **[indieauth-removal-phases.md](indieauth-removal-phases.md)** - Phased removal approach
- **[indieauth-removal-plan.md](indieauth-removal-plan.md)** - Overall removal plan
- **[indieauth-token-verification-diagnosis.md](indieauth-token-verification-diagnosis.md)** - Token verification diagnostic analysis
- **[simplified-auth-architecture.md](simplified-auth-architecture.md)** - Simplified authentication architecture
- **[endpoint-discovery-answers.md](endpoint-discovery-answers.md)** - Endpoint discovery implementation Q&A

#### Database & Migrations
- **[database-migration-architecture.md](database-migration-architecture.md)** - Database migration system architecture
- **[migration-fix-quick-reference.md](migration-fix-quick-reference.md)** - Quick reference for migration fixes
- **[migration-race-condition-answers.md](migration-race-condition-answers.md)** - Race condition resolution Q&A

#### Syndication
- **[syndication-architecture.md](syndication-architecture.md)** - RSS feed and syndication architecture

## Version-Specific Architecture

### v1.0.0
- **[v1.0.0-release-validation.md](v1.0.0-release-validation.md)** - Release validation architecture

### v1.1.0
- **[v1.1.0-feature-architecture.md](v1.1.0-feature-architecture.md)** - Feature architecture for v1.1.0
- **[v1.1.0-implementation-decisions.md](v1.1.0-implementation-decisions.md)** - Implementation decisions
- **[v1.1.0-search-ui-validation.md](v1.1.0-search-ui-validation.md)** - Search UI validation
- **[v1.1.0-validation-report.md](v1.1.0-validation-report.md)** - Overall validation report

### v1.1.1
- **[v1.1.1-architecture-overview.md](v1.1.1-architecture-overview.md)** - Architecture overview for v1.1.1

## Phase Documentation
- **[phase1-completion-guide.md](phase1-completion-guide.md)** - Phase 1 completion guide
- **[phase-5-validation-report.md](phase-5-validation-report.md)** - Phase 5 validation report

## Review Documentation
- **[review-v1.0.0-rc.5.md](review-v1.0.0-rc.5.md)** - Architectural review of v1.0.0-rc.5

## How to Use This Documentation

### For New Developers
1. Start with **overview.md** to understand the system
2. Review **technology-stack.md** for current technologies
3. Read feature-specific architecture docs relevant to your work

### For Architects
1. Review version-specific architecture for historical context
2. Consult feature-specific docs when making changes
3. Update relevant docs when architecture changes

### For Contributors
1. Read **overview.md** for system understanding
2. Consult specific architecture docs for areas you're working on
3. Follow patterns documented in architecture files

## Related Documentation
- **[../decisions/](../decisions/)** - Architectural Decision Records (ADRs)
- **[../design/](../design/)** - Detailed design documents
- **[../standards/](../standards/)** - Coding standards and conventions

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**Last Updated**: 2025-11-25
**Maintained By**: Documentation Manager Agent
