System Overview
Introduction
The Comserv system is a comprehensive web application framework built on Catalyst. This document provides an overview of the system architecture, components, and functionality.
Core Components
The Comserv system consists of the following core components:
- Web Interface - User-facing frontend built with Template Toolkit
- Application Logic - Catalyst controllers and models
- Database Layer - Database schema and access methods
- Authentication System - User authentication and authorization
- Theme System - Customizable appearance and layouts
- Documentation - Comprehensive system documentation
System Architecture
Comserv follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture pattern:
- Models - Handle data access and business logic
- Views - Present data to users using Template Toolkit
- Controllers - Process user input and coordinate responses
For more detailed information about the system architecture, please refer to the Architecture Documentation.
Key Features
The Comserv system provides the following key features:
- User authentication and role-based access control
- Dynamic theme management
- Database schema management and migration
- Comprehensive documentation system
- Extensible plugin architecture
- Logging and monitoring capabilities
System Requirements
The Comserv system requires the following components:
- Perl 5.10 or higher
- Catalyst Framework
- Template Toolkit
- Database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite)
- Web server (Apache, Nginx, or standalone)