Analytics Tracker Documentation

This documentation outlines the architecture and implementation details for the Analytics Tracker project, which consists of three main components: an NPM package for tracking, a Next.js dashboard, and a backend system.

System Architecture

1. NPM Package (track-analytics)

The tracking package is distributed via NPM and provides automatic analytics tracking capabilities.

Setup Process

• Installation via npm: npm install track-analytics
• Configuration script runs automatically post-installation
• Application name collection during setup
• Automatic API key generation
• MongoDB storage for configuration
• Dashboard URL provided upon completion
• Automatic tracking injection into the application

Features

• Automatic event tracking
• Seamless integration with existing applications
• Real-time data transmission to backend

2. Dashboard (Next.js)

A modern web dashboard built with Next.js for visualizing analytics data.

Features

• Secure login system
• Analytics visualization
• Date-based filtering capabilities
• Interactive charts and metrics
• Real-time data updates
• Responsive design

3. Backend & Database

The backend infrastructure handles data storage and API endpoints.

Components

• MongoDB Atlas (Free Tier)

  • Analytics data storage
  • Configuration storage
  • API key management

• REST API

  • Secure endpoints for data transmission
  • Authentication via API keys
  • Real-time data processing

Data Flow

1. Data Collection

   • NPM package collects analytics data
   • Data is automatically sent to backend endpoints

2. Data Processing

   • Backend validates incoming data
   • Data is stored in MongoDB

3. Data Visualization

   • Dashboard fetches data via authenticated API calls
   • Real-time updates through API endpoints

Technical Requirements

NPM Package

• Node.js environment
• Compatible with major JavaScript frameworks

Dashboard

• Next.js
• Modern browser support
• Authentication system

Backend

• MongoDB Atlas account
• Node.js runtime
• API key management system

Security Considerations

• API key authentication
• Secure data transmission
• Access control for dashboard
• Data privacy compliance

Implementation Roadmap

1. Backend Setup

   • MongoDB Atlas configuration
   • API endpoint development
   • Authentication system

2. NPM Package Development

   • Core tracking functionality
   • Configuration system
   • API integration

3. Dashboard Development

   • User interface design
   • Data visualization
   • Real-time updates

Getting Started

Detailed implementation guides for each component will be provided in separate documentation files:

• Backend Setup Guide
• NPM Package Guide
• Dashboard Setup Guide