Explanations

Explanations provide background and context about r2x-core’s design and architecture. These documents help you understand why things are the way they are.

Architecture & Design

• Plugin System Architecture
  • Purpose and Goals
  • Architecture Overview
  • Data Flow
  • Design Decisions
  • CLI Integration Pattern
  • Extension Points
  • Security Considerations
  • Future Considerations
  • See Also
• Unit System Design and Architecture
  • Purpose and Motivation
  • Core Design Principles
  • Architecture Overview
  • Integration with System Class
  • Pint Integration for Unit Conversion
  • Performance Considerations
  • Design Trade-offs and Alternatives
  • Extension Points and Future Directions
  • Conclusion
• HDF5 Reader System
  • Overview
  • Design Philosophy
  • How the Reader Works
  • Configuration Parameters
  • Automatic Behaviors
  • Architecture Decisions
  • Trade-offs
  • Future Considerations
  • Examples of File Structures
  • Summary

When to Read Explanations

Read explanation documents when you want to:

• Understand the reasoning behind design decisions

• Learn about the architecture and how components interact

• Gain deeper knowledge about how r2x-core works internally

• Make informed decisions about extending or customizing r2x-core

Relationship to Other Documentation

• Tutorials: Step-by-step learning paths for getting started

• How-to Guides: Task-oriented instructions for specific goals

• Reference: Technical descriptions of APIs and interfaces

• Explanations (you are here): Understanding-oriented discussions of concepts and design