# Flaxon Technical Passport

> **Project Identity & Technical Specification**

This document provides a high-level overview of the Flaxon framework, including its architecture, supported platforms, compatibility, release policy, and technical specifications.

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# Project Information

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Project | Flaxon |
| Type | Python Web Framework |
| License | MIT |
| Language | Python 3 |
| Architecture | ASGI |
| Repository | https://github.com/aldanedev-create/Flaxon-Backend-Framework |
| Documentation | https://flaxon-website.vercel.app/docs |
| Website | https://flaxon-website.vercel.app |
| Package Manager | pip |
| Distribution | PyPI |

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# Vision

Flaxon is an asynchronous-first Python web framework focused on developer productivity, high performance, clean architecture, and a first-class plugin ecosystem.

Goals include:

- Modern API design
- Excellent developer experience
- Type-safe programming
- Production readiness
- Framework extensibility
- Batteries included
- Fast startup time
- Minimal boilerplate

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# Supported Python Versions

| Version | Status |
|----------|--------|
| Python 3.10 | ✅ Supported |
| Python 3.11 | ✅ Supported |
| Python 3.12 | ✅ Supported |
| Python 3.13 | ✅ Supported |
| Python 3.14+ | Experimental |

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# Supported Operating Systems

| Platform | Supported |
|-----------|-----------|
| Windows | ✅ |
| Linux | ✅ |
| macOS | ✅ |
| WSL | ✅ |
| Docker | ✅ |

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# Application Interface

Flaxon supports:

- HTTP
- HTTPS
- WebSockets
- ASGI Lifespan
- Streaming Responses
- Background Tasks
- Static Files
- Template Rendering
- GraphQL
- Server-Sent Events (SSE)

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# ASGI Servers

Recommended servers:

| Server | Status |
|---------|--------|
| Uvicorn | ✅ Recommended |
| Hypercorn | ✅ |
| Daphne | ✅ |
| Granian | ✅ |
| Gunicorn + Uvicorn Workers | ✅ |

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# Built-in Features

- Routing
- Middleware
- Dependency Injection
- Validation
- Authentication
- Sessions
- JWT
- Templates (Jinax)
- WebSockets
- Background Tasks
- Static Files
- Configuration System
- Plugin Manager
- Testing Utilities
- CLI
- Admin Dashboard
- GraphQL
- Security Utilities

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# Plugin Ecosystem

Official plugins include:

| Plugin | Purpose |
|----------|----------|
| flaxon-ai | AI integrations |
| flaxon-mobile | Mobile backend |
| flaxon-fyr | Fyr frontend integration |
| flaxon-oauth-google | Google OAuth |
| flaxon-inertia | Inertia.js support |
| flaxon-debug-toolbar | Development tools |
| flaxon-sentry | Error monitoring |
| flaxon-pytest | Testing |
| flaxon-spring-boot | Spring-style architecture |
| flaxon-ffd | FastAPI/Flask/Django bridge |

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# Performance Goals

Target characteristics:

- Fast routing
- Async-first architecture
- Low memory usage
- Startup optimized
- Zero unnecessary dependencies
- Efficient request handling
- High concurrency support

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# Security Features

- JWT Authentication
- Session Authentication
- CSRF Protection
- Password Hashing
- API Keys
- Rate Limiting
- Security Headers
- Input Validation
- Role Permissions
- Permission System

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# Template Engine

Default engine:

**Jinax**

Features:

- Async rendering
- Template inheritance
- Filters
- Custom functions
- Components
- Auto escaping
- Hot reload
- Global variables

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# CLI

Example commands:

```bash
flaxon new app
flaxon run app:app
flaxon doctor app:app
flaxon routes app:app
flaxon generate route
flaxon generate schema
flaxon plugins list
```

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# Dependency Policy

Core framework keeps dependencies minimal.

Optional functionality is provided through plugins.

```
flaxon
├── Core
├── Routing
├── HTTP
├── Templates
├── Validation
├── CLI
└── Plugins
```

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# Code Style

Recommended:

- Black
- Ruff
- isort
- mypy

Formatting:

- 4 spaces
- UTF-8
- Type hints encouraged
- Async where appropriate

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# Documentation Standards

Documentation includes:

- API Reference
- Examples
- Tutorials
- Migration Guides
- Plugin Guides
- Architecture Documentation
- Security Guides
- Deployment Guides

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# Testing

Supported:

- pytest
- unittest
- Async testing
- HTTP testing
- WebSocket testing
- Fixtures
- Factories

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# Deployment

Recommended platforms:

- Docker
- Render
- Railway
- Fly.io
- DigitalOcean
- Azure
- AWS
- Google Cloud
- Kubernetes

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# Versioning

Flaxon follows Semantic Versioning.

```
MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH

Example:

1.0.0
1.1.0
1.1.5
2.0.0
```

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# Compatibility Promise

Minor releases:

- Backward compatible

Patch releases:

- Bug fixes only

Major releases:

- May introduce breaking changes
- Migration guide provided

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# Stability Levels

| Level | Meaning |
|--------|---------|
| Stable | Production ready |
| Beta | Feature complete |
| Alpha | Experimental |
| Preview | Early testing |
| Deprecated | Scheduled for removal |

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# Release Channels

- Stable
- Beta
- Nightly

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# Long-Term Support (LTS)

LTS releases receive:

- Security updates
- Bug fixes
- Critical patches

No new features.

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# Coding Principles

Flaxon emphasizes:

- Explicit over implicit
- Async by default
- Small core
- Extensible architecture
- Clear APIs
- Strong typing
- Developer-first experience

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# Repository Layout

```text
flaxon/
├── flaxon/
├── docs/
├── examples/
├── tests/
├── benchmarks/
├── scripts/
├── plugins/
├── website/
└── pyproject.toml
```

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# Maintenance Status

Current status:

- ✅ Actively Developed
- ✅ Community Supported
- ✅ Open Source
- ✅ Production Focused

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# Support

Documentation:

https://flaxon-website.vercel.app/docs

Website:

https://flaxon-website.vercel.app

GitHub:

https://github.com/aldanedev-create/Flaxon-Backend-Framework

Issues:

https://github.com/aldanedev-create/Flaxon-Backend-Framework/issues

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# Credits

Created and maintained by the Flaxon contributors.

Thank you to everyone who helps improve the framework through code, documentation, bug reports, discussions, and community feedback.

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