Fundamentals

This section covers the core concepts and architecture that make Taubyte unique. Understanding these fundamentals will help you make better decisions when building applications and managing infrastructure.

Core Concepts

Taubyte is built on several key principles that differentiate it from traditional cloud platforms:

• Git-Native: Everything is managed through Git repositories
• Local Development = Global Production: Your local environment mirrors production exactly
• Peer-to-Peer Architecture: Distributed, resilient network design
• WebAssembly Runtime: Secure, fast, and portable function execution

What You'll Learn

Architecture Overview

Learn how Taubyte's distributed architecture works, including:

• Peer-to-peer networking
• Service discovery and routing
• Data storage and replication
• Content addressing and deduplication

Platform Services

Understand the core services that power Taubyte:

• Auth: Authentication and security
• TNS: Configuration and project registry
• Seer: Network directory and DNS
• Gateway: Load balancing and traffic routing
• Patrick & Monkey: CI/CD pipeline
• Hoarder: Data replication
• Substrate: Function execution

Key Concepts

Master the fundamental concepts:

• Git-native development workflows
• Branch-based environments
• Event-driven architecture
• Content-addressed storage
• Serverless-first design

Why This Matters

Understanding these fundamentals will help you:

• Build better applications by leveraging Taubyte's unique capabilities
• Debug issues more effectively by understanding the underlying architecture
• Make informed decisions about application design and deployment strategies
• Optimize performance by understanding how data flows through the system

Sections

1. Architecture - Deep dive into Taubyte's distributed architecture
2. Services - Learn about each platform service and its role
3. Concepts - Master the key concepts that guide Taubyte's design

Ready to dive deep into how Taubyte works? Let's explore the architecture!