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Architecture

Introduction to Machanism Architecture

The architecture of Machanism is designed to simplify software development by providing a robust foundation for building modular, reusable, and scalable applications. At its core, Machanism aligns with Clean Architecture principles, while going beyond theory by offering tangible tools, project templates, and workflows that enable developers to create systems using a structured, layered approach.

This page details the practical implementation of Machanism’s architecture, focusing on specific project types such as Core modules, Application modules, and MachaOn projects, and how these work together to provide real-world solutions to complex development challenges.

Support for Different Architectural Styles

Machanism’s modular architecture is intentionally designed to adapt to various software architectural styles, making it suitable for diverse requirements and technological environments. Developers can leverage Machanism bricks in different configurations to align with specific business needs or infrastructure preferences.

Microservices Architecture

Machanism bricks naturally support microservices design, where each reusable module can be deployed independently as a service.

How Machanism Supports Microservices:

  • Core Modules as Microservices: Each Core module operates as a standalone service.
  • Loose Coupling: Reusable components keep dependencies minimal, enabling seamless communication between services via APIs, event streams, or message queues.

Monolithic Architecture with Modular Packages

While Machanism promotes modularity, it is equally effective for monolithic architectures, especially when modular internal boundaries are desired.

How Machanism Supports Monoliths:

  • Brick-based modules can be packaged inside a single monolith while maintaining separation of concerns through layers.

Event-Driven Architecture

Machanism modules excel in event-driven systems, where workflows are triggered based on specific events, such as API requests, user actions, or system updates.

How Machanism Supports Event-Driven Frameworks:

  • Core interactors can process incoming events and trigger workflows based on the event's data payload.
  • Adapters in the Application layer can integrate with messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SNS/SQS.

Serverless Architecture

Machanism is ideal for serverless computing, where lightweight modules can be deployed as functions to execute specific tasks.

How Machanism Supports Serverless Design:

  • Small, independent modules (Core bricks for workflows like payment processing or product search) are packaged for execution via serverless platforms like AWS Lambda or Azure Functions.
  • Serverless functions can leverage artifacts published by the Core layer without dependencies on larger systems.

Layered Architecture

Machanism provides out-of-the-box alignment with layered design principles. This style ensures strict separation of concerns and supports both vertical scalability and horizontal decomposition.

How Machanism Aligns with Layered Architecture:

  • Core modules implement domain-specific business logic at the center.
  • Application modules represent workflows that interact with both business logic and external service layers.
  • MachaOn projects prepare the infrastructure for deployment across multiple delivery paradigms, ensuring clean integration between components.

Flexibility and Adaptation

Machanism provides tools and workflows that let you choose the architecture style that best suits your project while maintaining modularity, reusability, and scalability:

  1. Use Core entities and workflows to create independent bricks aligned with your architecture style.
  2. Adapt Application modules to bridge custom workflows with the infrastructure.
  3. Deploy seamlessly using MachaOn projects tailored to target environments like serverless, containers, or monolithic systems.

By supporting diverse architectural styles, Machanism allows developers to build future-proof solutions while optimizing workflows for their current technological needs.

Key Features:

  • Full Integration: Combines Core and Application layers into a deployable system.
  • Infrastructure Support: Includes configurations for containers, serverless deployments, or on-premise hosting.
  • Deployment Testing: Validates that the system can be deployed into diverse environments without breaking functionality.

Architectural Adaptability

One of the key strengths of Machanism’s architecture is its flexibility. The layered approach ensures that a single reusable artifact (e.g., Core modules) can be deployed in diverse architectures:

  • Microservices: Each Core or Application module can function as a standalone microservice, making the system scalable and fault-tolerant.
  • Monoliths with Modular Packages: Combine multiple reusable bricks within a single executable for monolithic systems that maintain modular separation internally.
  • Event-Driven Systems

NPM and Artifact Repositories in Action

A critical mechanism in Machanism's architecture is its reliance on artifact repositories like Maven, PyPI, or NPM for managing reusable modules. These repositories ensure versioning, maintainability, and seamless integration in any deployment scenario.

For more information see: Artifact Repository.

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