Documentation / Architecture Flow

Behind the Build

How I Built funzone.

Every project is a series of choices. Here is a heatmap of the critical paths I took, the hurdles I cleared, and what I’d do differently today.

Core Path 1

Building a simple, solid API

I needed a way for different parts of the system to talk to each other without getting tangled up.

The Logic

I went with REST because it’s a reliable, industry-standard way to keep things predictable.

The Upside

The API is easy to document and integrates perfectly with almost any tool.

The Struggle

Sometimes it sends a bit more data than needed, but I prioritized simplicity and consistency over micro-optimizing every bytes.

If I did it again

“I’d likely use tRPC now for contract safety between frontend and backend automatically.”

GraphQL

tRPC

Serverless single-purpose endpoints

Other forks in the road

The takeaway:How... to send it.

Core Path 2

Focus on accessibility, responsiveness, and visual consistency

UI is native (non-framework) and needs to be clear, responsive, and maintainable.

The Logic

Consistency and accessibility improve user trust and adoption.

The Upside

Better UX, works on all devices, easier to enhance in future.

The Struggle

Needs careful CSS/JS organization; may need a simple design system.

If I did it again

“Introduce reusable components and a lightweight utility library.”

Fixed layouts

Minimal accessibility

Ad-hoc styling

Other forks in the road

The takeaway:Even... structure, style, behavior.

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This flow is derived directly from production metadata. You can explore the source code or initiate a live demo to verify these architectural patterns.