Codebase Overview

Overview

Explain a codebase architecture, data models, authentication, and starting points for new engineers.

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Give me an overview of this codebase.

Then answer:
1) Main architecture patterns
2) Key data models
3) How authentication is handled
4) Where a new engineer should start reading

Be concrete and cite file paths when you know them.

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