# Architecture & Design Documentation

This section contains high-level system architecture documentation and design decisions for the TCP Trading Platform.

## Documents

### [Architecture Overview](architecture.md)
Comprehensive overview of the system architecture, including:
- Component relationships and data flow
- Technology stack and infrastructure decisions
- Scalability and performance considerations
- Security architecture and best practices

### [Data Processing Refactor](data-processing-refactor.md)
Documentation of the major refactoring of the data processing system:
- Migration from monolithic to modular architecture
- Common utilities framework for all exchanges
- Right-aligned timestamp aggregation strategy
- Future leakage prevention mechanisms
- Exchange-specific component design patterns

### [Crypto Bot PRD](crypto-bot-prd.md)
Product Requirements Document defining:
- Platform objectives and scope
- Functional and non-functional requirements
- User stories and acceptance criteria
- Technical constraints and assumptions

## Quick Navigation

- **New to the platform?** Start with [Architecture Overview](architecture.md)
- **Understanding data processing?** See [Data Processing Refactor](data-processing-refactor.md)
- **Product requirements?** Check [Crypto Bot PRD](crypto-bot-prd.md)
- **Implementation details?** See [Technical Reference](../reference/)

## Related Documentation

- [Technical Reference](../reference/) - Detailed specifications and API documentation
- [Core Components](../components/) - Implementation details for system components
- [Exchange Integrations](../exchanges/) - Exchange-specific documentation

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*For the complete documentation index, see the [main documentation README](../README.md).*