# ⚙️ Core Modules
Welcome to the NULS AI Core Modules documentation! This section provides comprehensive technical documentation for developers who want to understand the core architecture and modules of the NULS AI blockchain platform.
# 🎯 What You'll Learn
The Core Modules documentation covers the technical architecture, design documents, and implementation guides for all core modules of the NULS AI platform, helping you understand the underlying technology and contribute to the platform's development.
# 🚀 Quick Start
# For New Developers
If you're new to NULS AI architecture, start with these essential guides:
- Account Module - Understand account management and design
- Transaction Module - Learn about transaction processing
- Block Module - Understand block structure and validation
# For Experienced Developers
If you're already familiar with blockchain architecture:
- Consensus Module - Deep dive into consensus mechanisms
- Network Module - Understand network communication
- Smart Contract Module - Learn about smart contract architecture
# 📖 Module Categories
# 🏗️ Design Documents
Core module design specifications:
- Account Module - Account management design and architecture
- Address Module - Address generation and validation design
- Block Module - Block structure and validation design
- Chain Manager - Chain management and coordination design
- Consensus Module - Consensus mechanism design
- Cross-Chain Module - Cross-chain communication design
- Ledger Module - Ledger and state management design
- Network Module - Network communication design
- Protocol Update - Protocol upgrade mechanisms
- Public Service - Public service design
- Smart Contract - Smart contract architecture design
- Transaction Module - Transaction processing design
# 📋 Implementation Guides
Technical implementation details:
- Account Implementation - Account module implementation guide
- Block Implementation - Block module implementation guide
- Chain Manager Implementation - Chain manager implementation
- Consensus Implementation - Consensus module implementation
- Cross-Chain Implementation - Cross-chain module implementation
- Ledger Implementation - Ledger module implementation
- Network Implementation - Network module implementation
- Public Service Implementation - Public service implementation
- Smart Contract Implementation - Smart contract implementation
- Transaction Implementation - Transaction module implementation
# 🔧 System Tools
Development and system tools:
- Offline Assembly - Offline transaction assembly tools
# 🎯 Developer Roles
# 🔬 Core Developers
Focus: Core module development and maintenance
- Start with Account Module
- Learn Transaction Module
- Master Consensus Module
# 🏗️ System Architects
Focus: System architecture and design
- Begin with Chain Manager
- Study Network Module
- Explore Cross-Chain Module
# 🔧 Module Developers
Focus: Custom module development
- Learn Module Design
- Understand Implementation Guides
- Master System Tools
# 🔧 Technical Stack
# Core Technologies
- Java - Primary development language
- Spring Framework - Application framework
- Netty - Network communication framework
- RocksDB - Data storage engine
# Development Tools
- Maven - Build and dependency management
- JUnit - Unit testing framework
- Git - Version control system
- Docker - Containerization
# Architecture Components
- Module Framework - Modular architecture framework
- Event System - Inter-module communication
- State Management - Distributed state management
- Consensus Engine - Consensus mechanism implementation
# 📚 Learning Path
# Beginner Path (1-2 months)
Month 1: Core concepts
- Read Account Module
- Study Transaction Module
- Understand Block Module
Month 2: Advanced modules
- Learn Consensus Module
- Master Network Module
- Explore Smart Contract Module
# Intermediate Path (2-3 months)
Month 1: Implementation details
- Study Implementation Guides
- Learn System Tools
- Understand Protocol Update
Month 2-3: Advanced architecture
- Master Cross-Chain Module
- Learn Chain Manager
- Understand Ledger Module
# Advanced Path (3-6 months)
Month 1-3: Deep dive
- Custom module development
- Protocol extensions
- Performance optimization
Month 4-6: Contribution
- Code contribution
- Architecture improvements
- Community leadership
# 🛠️ Common Development Tasks
# Quick Reference
- Module Development - How to develop custom modules
- Protocol Extension - How to extend protocols
- Performance Optimization - How to optimize performance
- Testing Modules - How to test modules
# Development Patterns
- Module Architecture - Module design patterns
- Event Handling - Event system patterns
- State Management - State management patterns
- Error Handling - Error handling patterns
# 🔍 Technical Reference
# Module Architecture
- Module Lifecycle - Module initialization and shutdown
- Event System - Inter-module communication
- State Management - Distributed state management
- API Design - Module API design patterns
# Development Guidelines
- Coding Standards - Java coding standards
- Testing Strategy - Comprehensive testing strategy
- Documentation - Code documentation standards
- Performance - Performance guidelines
# Security Guidelines
- Input Validation - Input validation requirements
- Access Control - Access control mechanisms
- Audit Logging - Audit logging requirements
- Security Testing - Security testing procedures
# 📊 Development Best Practices
# Code Quality
- Code Review - Code review process
- Static Analysis - Static code analysis
- Unit Testing - Unit testing requirements
- Integration Testing - Integration testing strategy
# Performance
- Memory Management - Memory management best practices
- Concurrency - Concurrency handling
- Caching - Caching strategies
- Optimization - Performance optimization techniques
# Security
- Security Review - Security review process
- Vulnerability Assessment - Vulnerability assessment
- Penetration Testing - Penetration testing
- Security Monitoring - Security monitoring
# 🔒 Security & Compliance
# Security Features
- Access Control - Role-based access control
- Audit Logging - Comprehensive audit logging
- Encryption - Data encryption
- Security Scanning - Automated security scanning
# Compliance Features
- Regulatory Compliance - Compliance with regulations
- Data Privacy - Data privacy protection
- Audit Trails - Complete audit trails
- Reporting - Compliance reporting
# 📞 Getting Help
# Developer Support
- Documentation: Complete technical documentation
- Code Examples: Sample code and examples
- Tutorials: Step-by-step tutorials
# Community Support
- Developer Forum: https://forum.nuls.io (opens new window)
- GitHub Issues: Report technical problems
- Discord: Real-time developer support
# Enterprise Support
- Technical Support: Dedicated support for enterprise developers
- Custom Development: Help with custom module development
- Training: Technical training and workshops
# 🔄 Development Updates
# Latest Features
- New Modules - Latest module releases
- Architecture Updates - Architecture improvements
- Performance Enhancements - Performance improvements
# Migration Guides
- Version Migration - How to upgrade to new versions
- Breaking Changes - Important changes that may affect your code
- Deprecation Notices - Deprecated features and alternatives