Technical Architecture
Built on open-source technologies for security, scalability, and complete data sovereignty
System Architecture Overview
Data Flow:
- User interactions in the React frontend trigger API calls to Supabase
- Supabase Authentication verifies user permissions
- PostgreSQL database with row-level security enforces data access rules
- Edge functions handle complex operations and third-party integrations
- Realtime subscriptions keep the UI updated with the latest data
Frontend: React
Open-source UI library
- Component-based architecture for reusability
- React hooks for state management
- TypeScript for type safety and better developer experience
- Responsive design for all device types
Backend: Supabase
Open-source Firebase alternative
- PostgreSQL database for robust data storage
- Built-in authentication and authorization
- Row-level security for granular data access control
- Realtime subscriptions for live updates
Deployment Options
On-Premises Deployment
- Docker containers for both React frontend and Supabase backend
- Kubernetes orchestration for high availability
- Complete control over hardware specifications and scaling
- Ideal for organizations with strict data residency requirements
Technical Requirements
Minimum Specs
- 4 CPU cores
- 16 GB RAM
- 100 GB SSD storage
- Linux-based OS
Required Software
- Docker Engine
- Docker Compose or Kubernetes
- Nginx or similar reverse proxy
- SSL certificates
Security & Compliance
Security By Design
Security is built into every layer of the Open Pulse Survey platform, leveraging the robust security features of both React and Supabase. From encrypted data storage to secure API endpoints and strict authentication controls, we've designed the system to protect your sensitive employee feedback data.
Data Protection
- AES-256 encryption for data at rest
- TLS 1.3 for all connections
- PostgreSQL native encryption features
- Survey response anonymization
Access Controls
- Supabase row-level security policies
- LDAP/SSO integration
- JWT-based authentication
- Comprehensive audit logging
Compliance Framework
Open Pulse Survey is designed to help you maintain compliance with data protection regulations. By leveraging Supabase and self-hosting, you maintain complete control over data storage locations and retention policies.
Technical FAQ
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Our technical team can provide a detailed walkthrough of the architecture and help you plan your deployment strategy for your React and Supabase-based employee feedback platform.
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