Concepts

Key concepts for understanding how things work - from service configurations to automation scripts and APIs.

Overview

This section covers the fundamental concepts you need to understand the system, how to configure services, and how to work with the automation framework.

Topics

• Configurations - How to configure services and systems
• Scripts - Automation framework and script reference

Configuration Standards

All services follow consistent patterns:

• Docker Compose deployment with standard structure
• Environment variables for service configuration
• Volume mounts using tier system (@tier1, @tier2, @tier3)
• Network assignments following standard patterns
• Health checks for monitoring

Automation Framework

The .scripts/ directory provides:

• Bootstrap system for consistent environment setup
• Library functions for common operations
• Operational scripts for deployment and maintenance
• Template rendering for configuration management
• Error handling with Telegram notifications

This section provides the technical foundation for working with the system effectively.