Reference Architectures & Blueprints
Proven architectural patterns for common SaaS functionality. Battle-tested designs that accelerate development and reduce technical risk.
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Multi-Tenant SaaS Architecture
AdvancedComplete architecture for scalable multi-tenant SaaS applications with data isolation and shared infrastructure.
keyFeatures
- Tenant management and onboarding
- Database-level data isolation
- Tenant-specific configurations
- Cross-tenant analytics
- Resource usage tracking
- Tenant lifecycle management
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SaaS platforms serving multiple customer organizations with strict data separation requirements.
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Subscription Billing System
IntermediateEnd-to-end subscription management with flexible pricing models, usage tracking, and automated billing.
keyFeatures
- Flexible pricing plans
- Usage-based billing
- Proration calculations
- Dunning management
- Tax calculation
- Payment retry logic
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SaaS products with subscription models, usage-based pricing, or complex billing requirements.
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Real-time Analytics & Reporting
AdvancedLive dashboard system with custom metrics, alerts, and data export capabilities for SaaS analytics.
keyFeatures
- Real-time event tracking
- Custom dashboard builder
- Automated alerts
- Data export & API
- Cohort analysis
- A/B testing metrics
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SaaS products requiring real-time insights, user behavior analytics, or business intelligence.
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Authentication & RBAC System
IntermediateComprehensive authentication with role-based access control, SSO integration, and security features.
keyFeatures
- Multi-factor authentication
- Role-based permissions
- SSO integration (SAML/OAuth)
- Session management
- Audit logging
- Password policies
coreComponents
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SaaS applications requiring enterprise-grade security, team management, or SSO integration.
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Notification & Communication Hub
IntermediateMulti-channel notification system with preferences, templates, and delivery tracking.
keyFeatures
- Email, SMS, push notifications
- Template management
- User preferences
- Delivery tracking
- A/B testing for messages
- Unsubscribe management
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SaaS platforms needing sophisticated user communication and engagement features.
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Document & File Management
IntermediateSecure file storage with versioning, sharing, and collaboration features for SaaS applications.
keyFeatures
- Secure file upload/download
- Version control
- Share permissions
- Collaboration features
- File processing pipeline
- Storage optimization
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useCase
SaaS products requiring document management, file sharing, or collaborative editing features.
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