System Architecture

Guide 2 Nov 19, 2025

WEEE Waste Manager employs a robust, modern architecture built on Laravel with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and security. The system follows industry best practices and design patterns to ensure reliable operation.


Core Technologies

  • Backend Framework:Laravel 10.x
  • Frontend:Blade templates with Alpine.js
  • CSS Framework:Tailwind CSS
  • Database:MySQL/MariaDB
  • Asset Bundling:Vite

Security Features

  • CSRF Protection
  • SQL Injection Prevention
  • XSS Protection
  • Secure Password Hashing
  • Rate Limiting

Data Layer

  • Eloquent ORM
  • Database Migrations
  • Query Optimization
  • Data Validation
  • Model Events

Architectural Patterns

MVC Pattern

  • Models:Handle data and business logic
  • Views:Blade templates for presentation
  • Controllers:Process user requests
  • Services:Complex business operations
  • Repositories:Data access abstraction

Service Layer

  • Business Logic Encapsulation
  • Transaction Management
  • Event Handling
  • External Service Integration
  • Error Handling

API Architecture

  • RESTful Endpoints
  • API Resource Classes
  • JWT Authentication
  • Rate Limiting
  • API Documentation

Infrastructure

Storage

  • File Storage Abstraction
  • Cloud Storage Support
  • Document Management
  • Backup Systems
  • File Encryption

Communication

  • Email Notifications
  • Real-time Updates
  • Queue System
  • WebSocket Integration
  • SMS Notifications

Performance

  • Query Caching
  • Asset Optimization
  • Load Balancing
  • Database Indexing
  • Response Compression

Development Workflow
The system follows a structured development workflow:

  1. Version Control with Git
  2. Automated Testing (PHPUnit)
  3. CI/CD Pipeline Integration
  4. Code Quality Checks
  5. Documentation Generation