System Architecture
Here’s how the data flow and interaction between these components work:
Frontend: The frontend of the superapp is built and communicates with the backend services via the Internet Computer’s boundary nodes. The frontend code is served directly from the Internet Computer, eliminating the need for traditional web servers.
Backend Services: The backend services of the superapp are implemented as canisters, which are independent computational units that run on the Internet Computer. Each canister has its own memory and processing power, and can communicate with other canisters through asynchronous message passing.
Canisters: Canisters are written in Motoko, a programming language specifically designed for the Internet Computer, or in other supported languages like Rust. Each canister can provide a specific functionality of the superapp, such as user authentication, data storage, or business logic.
Data Layer: Data in the Rentmase superapp is stored in the canisters themselves. The Internet Computer provides a persistence layer that automatically maintains the state of the canisters across updates. This eliminates the need for a separate database system.
Security and Identity: The Internet Computer provides a built-in identity framework that the Rentmase superapp can use for user authentication. It also uses advanced cryptography to secure the data and transactions.
Interoperability: The superapp can interact with other applications and services on the Internet Computer through cross-canister calls. This allows it to leverage the functionalities provided by these other applications and services.
Decentralization: The superapp runs on the Internet Computer, which is a decentralized network of independent data centers. This ensures that the superapp is not controlled by any single entity and can continue to operate even if some of the data centers go down.
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