Government Ministry Platform
A comprehensive 3-tier architecture solution for a major government ministry, featuring Drupal backend, Next.js frontend, Redis caching, MariaDB cluster, and Solr search integration.
Project Overview
We developed a comprehensive digital platform for a major government ministry, implementing a robust 3-tier architecture to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability. This project required handling high traffic volumes, complex data structures, and strict security requirements.
Architecture & Technology Stack
The solution was built using a modern 3-tier architecture approach:
- Presentation Layer: Next.js frontend for optimal performance and SEO
- Application Layer: Drupal backend providing content management and business logic
- Data Layer: MariaDB cluster for high availability and data integrity
Drupal Backend Implementation
Drupal served as the core content management system and API backend:
- Custom content types and fields for ministry-specific requirements
- RESTful API endpoints for frontend integration
- User management and role-based access control
- Workflow automation for content approval processes
- Multi-language support for Arabic and English
- Custom modules for specialized functionality
Next.js Frontend
The frontend was built with Next.js for optimal performance:
- Server-side rendering (SSR) for improved SEO and initial load times
- Static site generation (SSG) for content pages
- Responsive design for all device types
- Optimized image handling and lazy loading
- Progressive Web App (PWA) capabilities
- Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1)
Redis Caching Layer
Redis was implemented as a caching layer to optimize performance:
- Page caching for frequently accessed content
- Session storage for user authentication
- API response caching to reduce database load
- Cache invalidation strategies for real-time updates
- Distributed caching for multi-server environments
MariaDB Cluster
A MariaDB cluster was configured for high availability:
- Master-slave replication for data redundancy
- Automatic failover capabilities
- Load balancing across database nodes
- Query optimization and indexing strategies
- Regular backup and recovery procedures
- Data integrity and consistency checks
Apache Solr Search Integration
Solr was integrated for advanced search capabilities:
- Full-text search across all content types
- Faceted search with filtering options
- Search result ranking and relevance tuning
- Multi-language search support
- Search analytics and monitoring
- Real-time index updates
Key Achievements
- Improved page load times by 60% through caching strategies
- 99.9% uptime with high availability architecture
- Scalable infrastructure supporting millions of page views
- Enhanced security with role-based access control
- Seamless integration between frontend and backend systems
- Comprehensive search functionality improving user experience