Shrutik System Flowcharts
This directory contains visual documentation of Shrutik’s system flows and processes using Mermaid diagrams. These flowcharts help developers and contributors understand the system architecture and data flow.
Available Flowcharts
Core System Flows
- Overall System Architecture - High-level system overview
- Voice Recording Flow - Complete voice recording process
- Transcription Workflow - Transcription and consensus process
- User Authentication Flow - User registration and authentication
- Data Processing Pipeline - Audio processing and chunking
Technical Flows
- API Request Flow - API request lifecycle
- Database Operations - Database interaction patterns
- Caching Strategy - Caching and performance optimization
- Background Jobs - Celery task processing
How to Read These Diagrams
Symbols and Conventions
- Rectangles: Processes or services
- Diamonds: Decision points
- Circles: Start/end points
- Cylinders: Databases or storage
- Clouds: External services
- Arrows: Data flow direction
Color Coding
- Blue: User interactions
- Green: Successful operations
- Red: Error conditions
- Yellow: Processing/waiting states
- Purple: External services
🔧 Updating Flowcharts
When making changes to the system:
- Review Affected Diagrams: Check which flowcharts need updates
- Update Mermaid Code: Modify the diagram code
- Test Rendering: Ensure diagrams render correctly
- Update Documentation: Sync with code changes
Mermaid Syntax Reference
graph TD
A[Start] --> B{Decision?}
B -->|Yes| C[Process]
B -->|No| D[Alternative]
C --> E[End]
D --> E
📚 Additional Resources
Contributing
To contribute new flowcharts or update existing ones:
- Follow the naming convention:
kebab-case.md - Include a description and context
- Use consistent styling and colors
- Test diagram rendering
- Update this README if adding new diagrams
These visual guides complement our technical documentation and help make Shrutik more accessible to contributors of all backgrounds.