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architecture-paradigm-client-server

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Night Market Skill — ported from claude-night-market/archetypes. For the full experience with agents, hooks, and commands, install the Claude Code plugin.

The Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer Paradigms

When to Employ This Paradigm

  • For traditional applications that have centralized services, such as web or mobile clients communicating with backend APIs.
  • For systems exploring decentralized or "offline-first" capabilities that rely on peer-to-peer synchronization.
  • To formally document trust boundaries, client-server version negotiation, and API evolution strategies.

Adoption Steps

  1. Define Responsibilities: Clearly delineate which logic and data reside on the client versus the server, with the goal of minimizing duplication.
  2. Document the Contracts: Formally document all APIs, data schemas, authentication flows, and any capability negotiation required for handling different client versions.
  3. Plan for Version Skew: Implement a strategy to manage different client and server versions, such as using feature flags, Accept headers for content negotiation, or semantic versioning for APIs.
  4. Address Connectivity Issues: If the application is not purely client-server, design for intermittent connectivity. This may involve implementing offline caching, data synchronization protocols, or peer discovery and membership services.
  5. Secure All Communications: Enforce the use of TLS for all data in transit. Implement authorization policies, rate limiting, and detailed telemetry for every endpoint.
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