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Technology Stack

Core Technologies​

Frontend Framework​

  • Next.js 14.2.16
    • App Router for server-first architecture
    • Server Components for optimal performance
    • Server Actions for data mutations
    • Built-in optimization features

UI & Styling​

  • shadcn/ui

    • Built on Radix UI primitives
    • Fully accessible components
    • Customizable with Tailwind
    • TypeScript support

  • Tailwind CSS

    • Utility-first CSS framework
    • Custom animations and utilities
    • Responsive design system
    • Dark mode support ready

State Management​

  • React Server Components

    • Server-side state handling
    • Reduced client-side complexity
    • Automatic data fetching

  • React Hooks

    • Local state with useState
    • Side effects with useEffect
    • Custom hooks for shared logic

Database & Backend​

  • Supabase

    • PostgreSQL database
    • Real-time subscriptions
    • Row Level Security (RLS)
    • Built-in authentication

  • In-Memory Fallback

    • Development without database
    • Mock data repositories
    • Seamless switching

AI Integration​

  • OpenAI GPT-4

    • Via Vercel AI SDK
    • Structured outputs
    • Function calling
    • Streaming responses

  • AI Capabilities

    • Document parsing
    • Clinical insights
    • Natural language processing
    • Image analysis

Medical Standards​

  • FHIR R4
    • Patient resources
    • Bundle support
    • Medplum type definitions
    • Interoperability

Development Tools​

  • TypeScript

    • Full type safety
    • Better IDE support
    • Reduced runtime errors
    • Self-documenting code

  • ESLint

    • Code quality enforcement
    • Consistent style
    • Error prevention

  • Prettier

    • Code formatting
    • Consistent style
    • Team alignment

Supporting Libraries​

Data Handling​

  • Zod: Schema validation
  • date-fns: Date manipulation
  • uuid: Unique identifiers

UI Enhancement​

  • Framer Motion: Animations
  • React Hook Form: Form handling
  • Sonner: Toast notifications
  • Recharts: Data visualization

Development​

  • Docusaurus: Documentation
  • Jest: Testing framework
  • React Testing Library: Component testing

Architecture Benefits​

Performance​

  • Server-side rendering reduces client load
  • Optimized bundle sizes
  • Lazy loading components
  • Edge runtime compatibility

Developer Experience​

  • Type safety throughout
  • Hot module replacement
  • Clear error messages
  • Comprehensive tooling

Scalability​

  • Modular architecture
  • Database-ready design
  • Microservices compatible
  • Cloud-native approach

Security​

  • Server-side data handling
  • Environment variable protection
  • RLS policies ready
  • HIPAA considerations

Technology Decisions​

Why Next.js App Router?​

  • Modern React patterns
  • Better performance
  • Simplified data fetching
  • Progressive enhancement

Why Supabase?​

  • PostgreSQL reliability
  • Built-in auth and RLS
  • Real-time capabilities
  • Open source

Why shadcn/ui?​

  • Full control over components
  • Accessibility built-in
  • Tailwind integration
  • No vendor lock-in

Why TypeScript?​

  • Catch errors early
  • Better refactoring
  • Self-documenting
  • Industry standard

Future Considerations​

Potential Additions​

  • Testing: Cypress for E2E
  • Monitoring: Sentry for errors
  • Analytics: PostHog for usage
  • CDN: Cloudflare for assets

Upgrade Path​

  • Regular dependency updates
  • Progressive adoption of new features
  • Backward compatibility focus
  • Performance monitoring

This technology stack provides a solid foundation for building a modern, scalable healthcare application with excellent developer experience and user performance.