Package: github.com/yourusername/finlib
The Financial Reporting and Accounting Library (FinLib) is designed as a comprehensive platform for building financial applications with enterprise-grade reliability, security, and extensibility. The system is structured in layers, each with distinct responsibilities and clear interfaces for interaction.
-
Core Domain Layer
- Transaction Processing: Handles all financial transactions with strict consistency guarantees
- Account Management: Manages the chart of accounts and account hierarchies
- Reporting Engine: Generates financial reports and analytics
- Validation Engine: Ensures data integrity and business rule compliance
-
Infrastructure Layer
- Data Access Layer: Provides storage-agnostic data operations
- Security Framework: Manages authentication, authorization, and audit
- Error Handling: Provides comprehensive error management
- Configuration Management: Handles system configuration and feature toggles
- Event System: Enables loose coupling and extensibility
-
Extension Points
- Plugin System: Allows community-driven feature extensions
- API Layer: Provides integration points for external systems
- Report Generators: Enables custom report formats
- Custom Validators: Supports additional validation rules
-
Cross-Cutting Concerns
- Audit Logging: Tracks all system operations
- Monitoring: Provides system health metrics
- Performance Metrics: Tracks system performance
-
Data Integrity
- All financial operations must be atomic
- Full audit trail for all changes
- Immutable transaction history
- Double-entry accounting enforcement
-
Extensibility
- Plugin-based architecture
- Clear extension points
- Version-compatible interfaces
- Community contribution support
-
Security
- Role-based access control
- Audit logging
- Secure configuration
- Data encryption
-
Performance
- Optimized query patterns
- Caching strategies
- Bulk operation support
- Concurrent operation handling
The Financial Reporting and Accounting Library (FinLib) is designed to be a robust, extensible foundation for building financial applications. It provides core abstractions and interfaces that enable the development of plugins for specific accounting standards, reporting formats, and financial calculations.
The Financial Reporting and Accounting Library is built on a hexagonal architecture pattern (also known as ports and adapters). This architectural choice enables clear separation of concerns and makes the system highly adaptable to different implementation needs while maintaining a rigid and well-defined core.
The core domain contains all business logic and rules for financial operations. It has no dependencies on external systems and defines interfaces (ports) that external components must implement. This ensures that business rules remain pure and uncontaminated by technical concerns.
The adapters layer contains implementations of the interfaces defined by the core. This includes:
- Storage adapters (SQL, NoSQL, in-memory)
- External system integrations
- API implementations
- Report generators
- Plugin implementations
The system uses an event-driven architecture for certain operations:
- Transaction lifecycle events
- Account balance updates
- Audit logging
- Plugin notifications
This enables loose coupling between components and allows for easy extension of system behavior.
The library must implement a plugin system that allows third-party developers to extend functionality without modifying the core codebase. This includes:
- Standard interfaces for all major components
- A plugin registry system
- Version compatibility checking
- Clear documentation for plugin development
Financial calculations require absolute precision and audit trails:
- All monetary values must use a decimal type (not floating point)
- All transactions must be immutable once committed
- Full audit logging of all operations
- Built-in validation hooks for business rules
- Support for multi-currency operations
The library must be safe for use in concurrent applications:
- Thread-safe data structures
- Atomic operations for critical sections
- Optimistic locking for long-running operations
- Clear documentation of concurrency guarantees
// pkg/account/types.go
package account
import (
"time"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/common"
)
// AccountType represents the classification of an account
type AccountType string
const (
Asset AccountType = "ASSET"
Liability AccountType = "LIABILITY"
Equity AccountType = "EQUITY"
Revenue AccountType = "REVENUE"
Expense AccountType = "EXPENSE"
)
// Account represents a financial account in the system
type Account struct {
ID string
Code string
Name string
Type AccountType
ParentID *string
Created time.Time
LastModified time.Time
MetaData map[string]interface{}
// Plugin developers can extend the account structure
Extensions map[string]interface{}
}
// AccountManager defines the interface for account operations
type AccountManager interface {
// CreateAccount creates a new account
CreateAccount(ctx context.Context, account *Account) error
// GetAccount retrieves an account by ID
GetAccount(ctx context.Context, id string) (*Account, error)
// UpdateAccount updates an existing account
UpdateAccount(ctx context.Context, account *Account) error
// DeleteAccount marks an account as deleted
DeleteAccount(ctx context.Context, id string) error
// ListAccounts retrieves accounts based on filters
ListAccounts(ctx context.Context, filters AccountFilters) ([]*Account, error)
}// pkg/validation/types.go
package validation
import (
"context"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/common"
)
// ValidationSeverity indicates the severity of a validation result
type ValidationSeverity string
const (
Error ValidationSeverity = "ERROR"
Warning ValidationSeverity = "WARNING"
Info ValidationSeverity = "INFO"
)
// ValidationResult represents the outcome of a validation check
type ValidationResult struct {
Code string
Message string
Severity ValidationSeverity
Field string
Metadata map[string]interface{}
}
// Validator defines the interface for implementing validation rules
type Validator interface {
// Validate performs the validation and returns any violations
Validate(ctx context.Context, obj interface{}) ([]ValidationResult, error)
// GetRules returns the rules this validator checks
GetRules() []ValidationRule
// Priority determines the order of validator execution
Priority() int
}
// ValidationRule describes a specific validation rule
type ValidationRule struct {
ID string
Description string
Severity ValidationSeverity
Category string
}
// ValidationEngine coordinates validation across the system
type ValidationEngine interface {
// RegisterValidator adds a new validator to the engine
RegisterValidator(validator Validator) error
// Validate runs all applicable validators against an object
Validate(ctx context.Context, obj interface{}) ([]ValidationResult, error)
// GetValidators returns all registered validators
GetValidators() []Validator
}// pkg/events/types.go
package events
import (
"context"
"time"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/common"
)
// Event represents a system event
type Event struct {
ID string
Type string
Source string
Time time.Time
Data interface{}
Metadata map[string]interface{}
}
// EventHandler processes events of specific types
type EventHandler interface {
// HandleEvent processes a single event
HandleEvent(ctx context.Context, event *Event) error
// GetHandledEventTypes returns the event types this handler processes
GetHandledEventTypes() []string
}
// EventBus manages event distribution
type EventBus interface {
// PublishEvent sends an event to all registered handlers
PublishEvent(ctx context.Context, event *Event) error
// Subscribe registers a handler for specific event types
Subscribe(handler EventHandler) error
// Unsubscribe removes a handler registration
Unsubscribe(handler EventHandler) error
}// pkg/plugin/system.go
package plugin
import (
"context"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/common"
)
// PluginCapability represents a specific capability a plugin can provide
type PluginCapability struct {
ID string
Version string
Interface string
Config map[string]interface{}
}
// PluginMetadata contains information about a plugin
type PluginMetadata struct {
ID string
Name string
Version string
Description string
Author string
Website string
License string
Dependencies []string
Capabilities []PluginCapability
}
// PluginLoader handles the loading and initialization of plugins
type PluginLoader interface {
// LoadPlugin loads a plugin from a given source
LoadPlugin(ctx context.Context, source string) (*Plugin, error)
// UnloadPlugin safely unloads a plugin
UnloadPlugin(ctx context.Context, pluginID string) error
// ValidatePlugin checks if a plugin is compatible
ValidatePlugin(ctx context.Context, metadata *PluginMetadata) error
}
// PluginRegistry manages plugin registration and discovery
type PluginRegistry interface {
// RegisterPlugin adds a plugin to the registry
RegisterPlugin(ctx context.Context, plugin *Plugin) error
// GetPlugin retrieves a plugin by ID
GetPlugin(ctx context.Context, id string) (*Plugin, error)
// FindPluginsByCapability finds plugins that provide specific capabilities
FindPluginsByCapability(ctx context.Context, capability string) ([]*Plugin, error)
// ListPlugins returns all registered plugins
ListPlugins(ctx context.Context) ([]*Plugin, error)
}
// PluginLifecycle manages plugin state transitions
type PluginLifecycle interface {
// Initialize prepares the plugin for use
Initialize(ctx context.Context) error
// Start begins plugin operation
Start(ctx context.Context) error
// Stop halts plugin operation
Stop(ctx context.Context) error
// Cleanup performs any necessary cleanup
Cleanup(ctx context.Context) error
}The transaction processing system is one of the most critical components of the library. It ensures data integrity, maintains audit trails, and provides the foundation for financial reporting.
// pkg/transaction/processor.go
package transaction
import (
"context"
"time"
"github.com/shopspring/decimal"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/common"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/validation"
)
// TransactionStatus represents the current state of a transaction
type TransactionStatus string
const (
Pending TransactionStatus = "PENDING"
Posted TransactionStatus = "POSTED"
Voided TransactionStatus = "VOIDED"
Failed TransactionStatus = "FAILED"
)
// TransactionType categorizes the transaction
type TransactionType string
const (
Journal TransactionType = "JOURNAL"
Adjustment TransactionType = "ADJUSTMENT"
Transfer TransactionType = "TRANSFER"
Reversal TransactionType = "REVERSAL"
)
// BatchProcessingMode defines how transactions are processed
type BatchProcessingMode string
const (
Atomic BatchProcessingMode = "ATOMIC" // All succeed or all fail
BestEffort BatchProcessingMode = "BEST_EFFORT" // Process as many as possible
)
// TransactionProcessor handles the core transaction processing logic
type TransactionProcessor interface {
// ProcessTransaction handles a single transaction
ProcessTransaction(ctx context.Context, tx *Transaction) error
// ProcessTransactionBatch handles multiple transactions
ProcessTransactionBatch(ctx context.Context, txs []*Transaction, mode BatchProcessingMode) error
// ValidateTransaction performs comprehensive validation
ValidateTransaction(ctx context.Context, tx *Transaction) ([]validation.ValidationResult, error)
// ReverseTransaction creates and processes a reversal transaction
ReverseTransaction(ctx context.Context, txID string, reason string) error
}
// TransactionHooks allows plugins to interact with transaction processing
type TransactionHooks interface {
// BeforeValidation is called before transaction validation
BeforeValidation(ctx context.Context, tx *Transaction) error
// BeforeProcess is called before transaction processing
BeforeProcess(ctx context.Context, tx *Transaction) error
// AfterProcess is called after successful processing
AfterProcess(ctx context.Context, tx *Transaction) error
// OnError is called when an error occurs
OnError(ctx context.Context, tx *Transaction, err error) error
}
// TransactionReconciliation handles transaction matching and reconciliation
type TransactionReconciliation interface {
// ReconcileTransactions matches and reconciles transactions
ReconcileTransactions(ctx context.Context, criteria ReconciliationCriteria) (*ReconciliationResult, error)
// GetUnreconciledTransactions returns transactions pending reconciliation
GetUnreconciledTransactions(ctx context.Context, accountID string) ([]*Transaction, error)
}
// TransactionIndexer manages transaction indexing for efficient querying
type TransactionIndexer interface {
// IndexTransaction adds a transaction to the index
IndexTransaction(ctx context.Context, tx *Transaction) error
// SearchTransactions performs a search based on criteria
SearchTransactions(ctx context.Context, criteria SearchCriteria) ([]*Transaction, error)
// UpdateIndex updates the index for a modified transaction
UpdateIndex(ctx context.Context, tx *Transaction) error
}
// Balance represents an account balance at a specific point in time
type Balance struct {
AccountID string
Amount decimal.Decimal
Currency string
Timestamp time.Time
TransactionID string // Last transaction that affected this balance
}
// BalanceCalculator handles balance calculations
type BalanceCalculator interface {
// GetBalance returns the current balance for an account
GetBalance(ctx context.Context, accountID string) (*Balance, error)
// GetBalanceAsOf returns the balance at a specific point in time
GetBalanceAsOf(ctx context.Context, accountID string, asOf time.Time) (*Balance, error)
// GetTrialBalance returns a trial balance for all accounts
GetTrialBalance(ctx context.Context) ([]*Balance, error)
}Every transaction must satisfy double-entry accounting principles:
- The sum of all debits must equal the sum of all credits
- Each transaction must have at least two entries
- Each entry must affect exactly one account
- Transaction Created
- Pre-Validation
- Validation Complete
- Pre-Processing
- Processing Complete
- Post-Processing
- Transaction Finalized
The system ensures the following guarantees:
- A transaction is either fully processed or not processed at all
- Once posted, a transaction cannot be modified
- Reversals create new transactions rather than modifying existing ones
- All balance updates are atomic and consistent
- Efficient balance calculation using running balances
- Indexing of transactions for quick retrieval
- Batch processing capabilities
- Caching of frequently accessed data
Every transaction maintains a complete audit trail:
- Creation metadata (time, user, source)
- All validation results
- Processing attempts and results
- Related transactions (e.g., reversals)
- Balance impact records
// pkg/transaction/types.go
package transaction
import (
"time"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/common"
"github.com/shopspring/decimal"
)
// Entry represents a single line item in a transaction
type Entry struct {
AccountID string
Amount decimal.Decimal
Currency string
Notes string
}
// Transaction represents a financial transaction
type Transaction struct {
ID string
Date time.Time
Description string
Entries []Entry
Status TransactionStatus
CreatedBy string
Created time.Time
LastModified time.Time
MetaData map[string]interface{}
// Plugin developers can extend the transaction structure
Extensions map[string]interface{}
}
// TransactionManager defines the interface for transaction operations
type TransactionManager interface {
// CreateTransaction creates a new transaction
CreateTransaction(ctx context.Context, tx *Transaction) error
// GetTransaction retrieves a transaction by ID
GetTransaction(ctx context.Context, id string) (*Transaction, error)
// UpdateTransaction updates a pending transaction
UpdateTransaction(ctx context.Context, tx *Transaction) error
// PostTransaction finalizes a transaction making it immutable
PostTransaction(ctx context.Context, id string) error
// VoidTransaction marks a transaction as void
VoidTransaction(ctx context.Context, id string, reason string) error
}// pkg/reporting/types.go
package reporting
import (
"time"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/common"
)
// ReportType defines the type of financial report
type ReportType string
const (
BalanceSheet ReportType = "BALANCE_SHEET"
IncomeStatement ReportType = "INCOME_STATEMENT"
CashFlow ReportType = "CASH_FLOW"
Custom ReportType = "CUSTOM"
)
// ReportDefinition defines the structure and calculations for a report
type ReportDefinition struct {
ID string
Type ReportType
Name string
Description string
Format string // e.g., "pdf", "xlsx", "json"
Template string // Template definition (format-specific)
Parameters map[string]interface{}
// Plugin developers can extend the report definition
Extensions map[string]interface{}
}
// ReportGenerator defines the interface for generating reports
type ReportGenerator interface {
// GenerateReport creates a report based on the definition and parameters
GenerateReport(ctx context.Context, def *ReportDefinition, params map[string]interface{}) ([]byte, error)
// ValidateDefinition checks if a report definition is valid
ValidateDefinition(ctx context.Context, def *ReportDefinition) error
// ListAvailableReports returns all registered report definitions
ListAvailableReports(ctx context.Context) ([]*ReportDefinition, error)
}// pkg/plugin/types.go
package plugin
import (
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/common"
)
// Plugin represents a registered plugin
type Plugin struct {
ID string
Name string
Version string
Description string
Interfaces []string // List of implemented interfaces
}
// PluginManager defines the interface for plugin operations
type PluginManager interface {
// RegisterPlugin registers a new plugin
RegisterPlugin(ctx context.Context, plugin *Plugin) error
// UnregisterPlugin removes a plugin registration
UnregisterPlugin(ctx context.Context, id string) error
// GetPlugin retrieves plugin information
GetPlugin(ctx context.Context, id string) (*Plugin, error)
// ListPlugins returns all registered plugins
ListPlugins(ctx context.Context) ([]*Plugin, error)
}- All errors must be wrapped with meaningful context
- Custom error types for different categories of errors
- Error codes for machine-readable error handling
- Detailed error messages for debugging
- Input validation at all public interfaces
- Schema validation for plugin extensions
- Business rule validation hooks
- Currency and amount validation
- Minimum 80% code coverage
- Integration tests for all major workflows
- Performance benchmarks
- Concurrency tests
- Plugin API compatibility tests
The system must provide robust handling of monetary values and currency operations, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all financial operations. This section defines the core requirements for managing money and currencies within the system.
// pkg/money/types.go
package money
import (
"context"
"time"
"github.com/shopspring/decimal"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/common"
)
// Money represents a monetary value in a specific currency
type Money struct {
Amount decimal.Decimal
Currency string
// Scale represents the number of decimal places for this currency
Scale uint8
}
// Currency represents a currency definition in the system
type Currency struct {
// ISO 4217 code (e.g., "USD", "EUR")
Code string
// Official currency name
Name string
// Number of decimal places typically used
DefaultScale uint8
// Symbol used for display (e.g., "$", "€")
Symbol string
// Whether the symbol appears before the amount
SymbolPrefix bool
// Grouping and decimal separators
Format CurrencyFormat
// Whether this currency is still active
Active bool
}
// ExchangeRate represents the rate between two currencies
type ExchangeRate struct {
BaseCurrency string
QuoteCurrency string
Rate decimal.Decimal
// When this rate becomes effective
EffectiveFrom time.Time
// Optional expiration time
EffectiveTo *time.Time
// Source of this rate (e.g., "ECB", "INTERNAL")
Source string
// Additional rate metadata
Metadata map[string]interface{}
}
// MoneyCalculator performs arithmetic operations on monetary values
type MoneyCalculator interface {
// Add performs addition of monetary values
Add(a, b Money) (Money, error)
// Subtract performs subtraction of monetary values
Subtract(a, b Money) (Money, error)
// Multiply multiplies a monetary value by a factor
Multiply(m Money, factor decimal.Decimal) (Money, error)
// Divide divides a monetary value by a factor
Divide(m Money, factor decimal.Decimal) (Money, error)
// Round rounds a monetary value according to currency rules
Round(m Money) (Money, error)
}
// CurrencyConverter handles currency conversion operations
type CurrencyConverter interface {
// Convert converts an amount between currencies
Convert(ctx context.Context, amount Money, targetCurrency string) (Money, error)
// ConvertAtDate converts using historical rates
ConvertAtDate(ctx context.Context, amount Money, targetCurrency string, date time.Time) (Money, error)
// GetExchangeRate retrieves the current exchange rate
GetExchangeRate(ctx context.Context, baseCurrency, quoteCurrency string) (*ExchangeRate, error)
// GetHistoricalRate retrieves a historical exchange rate
GetHistoricalRate(ctx context.Context, baseCurrency, quoteCurrency string, date time.Time) (*ExchangeRate, error)
}
// RateProvider supplies exchange rates to the system
type RateProvider interface {
// GetCurrentRate gets the latest rate for a currency pair
GetCurrentRate(ctx context.Context, baseCurrency, quoteCurrency string) (*ExchangeRate, error)
// GetHistoricalRates gets historical rates for a period
GetHistoricalRates(ctx context.Context, baseCurrency, quoteCurrency string, from, to time.Time) ([]*ExchangeRate, error)
// SupportsHistoricalRates indicates whether historical rates are available
SupportsHistoricalRates() bool
}The system must implement comprehensive currency handling following these requirements:
-
Currency Precision and Rounding
- Each currency must maintain its own scale (decimal places)
- Rounding must follow currency-specific rules
- All calculations must preserve precision until final rounding
- Support for currencies with no minor units (e.g., JPY)
-
Exchange Rate Management
- Support for direct and inverse exchange rates
- Automatic calculation of cross rates
- Historical rate storage and retrieval
- Support for multiple rate sources
- Rate validation and anomaly detection
-
Conversion Operations
- Support for spot conversions
- Historical conversions using rates as of a specific date
- Bulk conversion operations
- Conversion audit trail
-
Money Arithmetic
- Safe arithmetic operations preventing precision loss
- Currency-aware calculations
- Support for allocation and split operations
- Handling of rounding differences
Example of currency-aware calculations:
// pkg/money/examples.go
package money
// AllocationStrategy determines how to handle remainders
type AllocationStrategy string
const (
// Allocate remainder to first portion
FirstRemainderAllocation AllocationStrategy = "FIRST"
// Allocate remainder to last portion
LastRemainderAllocation AllocationStrategy = "LAST"
// Distribute remainder evenly
EvenRemainderAllocation AllocationStrategy = "EVEN"
)
// Allocator handles splitting monetary amounts
type Allocator interface {
// Split divides a monetary amount into n parts
Split(amount Money, n int, strategy AllocationStrategy) ([]Money, error)
// Allocate divides a monetary amount by ratios
Allocate(amount Money, ratios []decimal.Decimal, strategy AllocationStrategy) ([]Money, error)
}-
Decimal Arithmetic
- Use decimal types for all monetary calculations
- Maintain maximum precision during intermediate calculations
- Apply rounding only at final display or storage
-
Exchange Rate Handling
- Cache frequently used exchange rates
- Implement rate update notifications
- Validate rate reasonability
- Handle rate source failures
-
Performance Considerations
- Optimize bulk operations
- Cache currency metadata
- Efficient rate lookups
- Minimize memory allocations
-
Error Handling
- Clear error types for common currency operations
- Proper handling of missing rates
- Validation of currency pairs
- Detection of circular conversions
The security framework provides comprehensive security controls and audit capabilities essential for financial operations. This framework must be pluggable to allow integration with various security implementations while maintaining strict security guarantees.
// pkg/security/types.go
package security
import (
"context"
"time"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/common"
)
// Principal represents an authenticated entity in the system
type Principal struct {
ID string
Type PrincipalType
Attributes map[string]interface{}
// When this principal's authentication expires
ExpiresAt time.Time
}
// Permission represents a specific operation that can be performed
type Permission struct {
Resource string
Action string
Constraints map[string]interface{}
}
// SecurityContext contains security-related information for operations
type SecurityContext struct {
Principal *Principal
Permissions []Permission
SecurityLevel SecurityLevel
// Additional security metadata
Metadata map[string]interface{}
}
// AuthenticationProvider handles user authentication
type AuthenticationProvider interface {
// Authenticate verifies credentials and returns a Principal
Authenticate(ctx context.Context, credentials interface{}) (*Principal, error)
// ValidatePrincipal checks if a Principal is still valid
ValidatePrincipal(ctx context.Context, principal *Principal) error
// RefreshAuthentication extends authentication validity
RefreshAuthentication(ctx context.Context, principal *Principal) error
}
// AuthorizationProvider handles access control
type AuthorizationProvider interface {
// CheckPermission verifies if an operation is allowed
CheckPermission(ctx context.Context, principal *Principal, permission Permission) error
// GetPermissions retrieves all permissions for a Principal
GetPermissions(ctx context.Context, principal *Principal) ([]Permission, error)
// CheckSecurityLevel verifies required security level
CheckSecurityLevel(ctx context.Context, principal *Principal, requiredLevel SecurityLevel) error
}
// AuditLogger records security-relevant events
type AuditLogger interface {
// LogSecurityEvent records a security-related event
LogSecurityEvent(ctx context.Context, event *SecurityEvent) error
// QueryAuditLog retrieves security events
QueryAuditLog(ctx context.Context, query AuditQuery) ([]*SecurityEvent, error)
// GetAuditTrail gets the complete audit trail for an entity
GetAuditTrail(ctx context.Context, entityID string) ([]*SecurityEvent, error)
}
// EncryptionService handles data encryption operations
type EncryptionService interface {
// Encrypt encrypts sensitive data
Encrypt(ctx context.Context, data []byte, options EncryptionOptions) ([]byte, error)
// Decrypt decrypts encrypted data
Decrypt(ctx context.Context, encryptedData []byte) ([]byte, error)
// RotateKey performs key rotation
RotateKey(ctx context.Context, keyID string) error
}-
Authentication
- Support multiple authentication methods
- Secure credential handling
- Session management
- Multi-factor authentication support
- Authentication audit trail
-
Authorization
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Attribute-based access control (ABAC)
- Fine-grained permissions
- Dynamic authorization rules
- Authorization caching
-
Audit Logging
- Comprehensive event logging
- Tamper-evident logs
- Log rotation and retention
- Log search and analysis
- Compliance reporting
-
Data Protection
- Encryption at rest
- Encryption in transit
- Key management
- Data masking
- Secure configuration storage
Example of security context usage:
// pkg/security/examples.go
package security
// SecurityLevel indicates the required security level for operations
type SecurityLevel string
const (
Standard SecurityLevel = "STANDARD"
High SecurityLevel = "HIGH"
Critical SecurityLevel = "CRITICAL"
)
// SecurityEvent represents a security-relevant occurrence
type SecurityEvent struct {
ID string
Time time.Time
EventType string
PrincipalID string
Resource string
Action string
Result string
Details map[string]interface{}
}
// Example implementing enhanced security for high-value transactions
type TransactionSecurityEnhancer struct {
authProvider AuthenticationProvider
auditLogger AuditLogger
}
func (e *TransactionSecurityEnhancer) EnhanceTransaction(
ctx context.Context,
tx *Transaction,
) error {
// Get security context
secCtx := GetSecurityContext(ctx)
// Check transaction amount thresholds
if tx.Amount.GreaterThan(highValueThreshold) {
// Require additional authentication
if err := e.requireAdditionalAuth(ctx, secCtx); err != nil {
return err
}
// Log enhanced security event
e.auditLogger.LogSecurityEvent(ctx, &SecurityEvent{
EventType: "ENHANCED_SECURITY_APPLIED",
Details: map[string]interface{}{
"transactionId": tx.ID,
"amount": tx.Amount,
"enhancedMeasures": []string{
"additional_authentication",
"extended_validation",
},
},
})
}
return nil
}-
Authentication Implementation
- Use standard cryptographic libraries
- Implement proper password hashing
- Support token-based authentication
- Manage session timeouts
- Handle concurrent sessions
-
Authorization Implementation
- Cache authorization decisions
- Support hierarchical roles
- Implement permission inheritance
- Handle authorization conflicts
- Support dynamic policy updates
-
Audit Implementation
- Use append-only log storage
- Implement log integrity checks
- Support log aggregation
- Provide log analysis tools
- Ensure log availability
-
Security Performance
- Optimize authorization checks
- Cache security decisions
- Efficient audit logging
- Scalable security storage
- Background security operations
The error handling system provides a comprehensive framework for managing, tracking, and responding to errors throughout the financial system. Given the critical nature of financial operations, error handling must be robust, traceable, and provide clear paths for resolution.
// pkg/errors/types.go
package errors
import (
"context"
"fmt"
"time"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/common"
)
// ErrorCategory classifies the type of error
type ErrorCategory string
const (
// ValidationError indicates invalid input or state
ValidationError ErrorCategory = "VALIDATION"
// BusinessError indicates a violation of business rules
BusinessError ErrorCategory = "BUSINESS"
// TechnicalError indicates system or infrastructure issues
TechnicalError ErrorCategory = "TECHNICAL"
// SecurityError indicates security-related issues
SecurityError ErrorCategory = "SECURITY"
// ConcurrencyError indicates timing or locking issues
ConcurrencyError ErrorCategory = "CONCURRENCY"
)
// ErrorSeverity indicates the impact level of an error
type ErrorSeverity string
const (
// Info represents informational issues
Info ErrorSeverity = "INFO"
// Warning represents potential problems
Warning ErrorSeverity = "WARNING"
// Error represents significant issues
Error ErrorSeverity = "ERROR"
// Critical represents severe issues requiring immediate attention
Critical ErrorSeverity = "CRITICAL"
// Fatal represents unrecoverable errors
Fatal ErrorSeverity = "FATAL"
)
// FinancialError represents a domain-specific error
type FinancialError struct {
// Unique error identifier
ID string
// Error code for categorization
Code string
// Human-readable message
Message string
// Detailed error description
Details string
// Error category
Category ErrorCategory
// Error severity
Severity ErrorSeverity
// Time the error occurred
Timestamp time.Time
// Component where the error originated
Source string
// Related entity IDs
RelatedIDs []string
// Whether the operation can be retried
Retryable bool
// Suggested resolution steps
Resolution string
// Additional error context
Context map[string]interface{}
// Original error if wrapped
Cause error
}
// Implement error interface
func (e *FinancialError) Error() string {
return fmt.Sprintf("[%s-%s] %s: %s", e.Category, e.Code, e.Message, e.Details)
}
// ErrorHandler manages error processing and resolution
type ErrorHandler interface {
// HandleError processes an error and determines appropriate action
HandleError(ctx context.Context, err error) error
// RecordError logs error details for analysis
RecordError(ctx context.Context, err error) error
// GetErrorResolution provides resolution steps for an error
GetErrorResolution(ctx context.Context, err error) (*ErrorResolution, error)
}
// RetryManager handles retry operations for failed operations
type RetryManager interface {
// ShouldRetry determines if an operation should be retried
ShouldRetry(ctx context.Context, err error) bool
// GetRetryDelay determines the delay before next retry
GetRetryDelay(ctx context.Context, attempt int) time.Duration
// GetMaxRetries returns the maximum number of retry attempts
GetMaxRetries(ctx context.Context, err error) int
}
// CircuitBreaker prevents cascading failures
type CircuitBreaker interface {
// AllowOperation checks if an operation should proceed
AllowOperation(ctx context.Context, operationType string) error
// RecordSuccess records a successful operation
RecordSuccess(ctx context.Context, operationType string)
// RecordFailure records a failed operation
RecordFailure(ctx context.Context, operationType string, err error)
// GetCircuitStatus returns the current circuit breaker status
GetCircuitStatus(ctx context.Context, operationType string) (*CircuitStatus, error)
}-
Error Classification and Categorization The system must properly classify errors to enable appropriate handling:
// pkg/errors/classification.go package errors // ErrorClassifier determines error properties type ErrorClassifier interface { // Classify analyzes an error and returns its classification Classify(ctx context.Context, err error) (*ErrorClassification, error) // IsRetryable determines if an error allows retry IsRetryable(ctx context.Context, err error) bool // GetSeverity determines error severity GetSeverity(ctx context.Context, err error) ErrorSeverity } // Example implementation of domain-specific error handling func handleTransactionError(ctx context.Context, err error, tx *Transaction) error { switch financialErr := err.(type) { case *FinancialError: switch financialErr.Category { case ValidationError: // Handle validation errors (e.g., invalid amounts) return handleValidationError(ctx, financialErr, tx) case BusinessError: // Handle business rule violations (e.g., insufficient funds) return handleBusinessError(ctx, financialErr, tx) case ConcurrencyError: // Handle timing issues (e.g., concurrent modifications) return handleConcurrencyError(ctx, financialErr, tx) } } return err }
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Error Recovery and Resolution The system must provide clear paths for error recovery:
// pkg/errors/recovery.go package errors // ErrorResolution provides steps to resolve an error type ErrorResolution struct { // Steps to resolve the error Steps []string // Whether manual intervention is required RequiresManualIntervention bool // Estimated time to resolve EstimatedResolutionTime time.Duration // Additional resolution metadata Metadata map[string]interface{} } // RecoveryManager handles error recovery type RecoveryManager interface { // AttemptRecovery tries to recover from an error AttemptRecovery(ctx context.Context, err error) error // GetRecoveryPlan creates a plan for error recovery GetRecoveryPlan(ctx context.Context, err error) (*RecoveryPlan, error) // ValidateRecovery checks if recovery was successful ValidateRecovery(ctx context.Context, err error) error }
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Error Propagation and Aggregation The system must properly propagate and aggregate errors:
// pkg/errors/propagation.go package errors // ErrorAggregator combines multiple errors type ErrorAggregator interface { // AddError adds an error to the aggregation AddError(err error) // GetErrors returns all aggregated errors GetErrors() []error // HasErrors checks if any errors occurred HasErrors() bool // GetWorstSeverity returns the highest severity GetWorstSeverity() ErrorSeverity }
For implementation details related to specific subsystems, refer to:
- Transaction Processing: See Transaction Processing System
- Data Storage: See Data Access Layer
- Security: See Security Framework
- Configuration: See Configuration Management
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Error Creation and Wrapping
- Always include context when creating errors
- Maintain error chain for debugging
- Add appropriate metadata
- Use consistent error codes
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Error Handling Patterns
- Implement retry mechanisms for transient errors
- Use circuit breakers for external services
- Provide fallback mechanisms where appropriate
- Handle concurrent error scenarios
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Error Recovery Strategies
- Implement compensating transactions
- Provide rollback mechanisms
- Support partial success scenarios
- Enable manual intervention when needed
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Error Monitoring and Analysis
- Track error frequencies and patterns
- Monitor error resolution times
- Analyze error impacts
- Generate error reports
The Data Access Layer (DAL) provides a robust foundation for managing financial data with strict consistency, audit, and performance requirements. This layer must ensure data integrity while remaining storage-agnostic to support various backend implementations.
// pkg/dal/types.go
package dal
import (
"context"
"time"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/common"
)
// Entity represents a base type for all persistent objects
type Entity struct {
ID string
Version uint64
Created time.Time
LastModified time.Time
CreatedBy string
ModifiedBy string
// Optimistic locking token
Etag string
// Soft deletion support
Deleted bool
DeletedAt *time.Time
// Audit and tracking
ChangeHistory []EntityChange
}
// Repository provides generic data access operations
type Repository[T any] interface {
// Create inserts a new entity
Create(ctx context.Context, entity *T) error
// Get retrieves an entity by ID
Get(ctx context.Context, id string) (*T, error)
// Update modifies an existing entity
Update(ctx context.Context, entity *T) error
// Delete marks an entity as deleted
Delete(ctx context.Context, id string) error
// List retrieves entities based on criteria
List(ctx context.Context, criteria QueryCriteria) ([]*T, error)
// GetVersion retrieves a specific version of an entity
GetVersion(ctx context.Context, id string, version uint64) (*T, error)
}
// UnitOfWork manages transactional boundaries
type UnitOfWork interface {
// Begin starts a new transaction
Begin(ctx context.Context) (Transaction, error)
// GetRepository returns a repository for the given entity type
GetRepository(entityType string) (interface{}, error)
}
// Transaction represents a database transaction
type Transaction interface {
// Commit persists all changes
Commit(ctx context.Context) error
// Rollback discards all changes
Rollback(ctx context.Context) error
// IsActive checks if the transaction is still active
IsActive() bool
}
// QueryBuilder constructs type-safe queries
type QueryBuilder[T any] interface {
// Where adds filtering conditions
Where(condition string, args ...interface{}) QueryBuilder[T]
// OrderBy adds sorting criteria
OrderBy(field string, ascending bool) QueryBuilder[T]
// Limit sets the maximum number of results
Limit(limit int64) QueryBuilder[T]
// Offset sets the starting position
Offset(offset int64) QueryBuilder[T]
// Execute runs the query and returns results
Execute(ctx context.Context) ([]*T, error)
// Count returns the total number of matching records
Count(ctx context.Context) (int64, error)
}-
Storage Abstractions The system must provide storage-agnostic interfaces:
// pkg/dal/storage.go package dal // StorageProvider defines storage backend capabilities type StorageProvider interface { // CreateSchema initializes storage schema CreateSchema(ctx context.Context) error // GetUnitOfWork creates a new unit of work GetUnitOfWork(ctx context.Context) (UnitOfWork, error) // Backup creates a backup of the storage Backup(ctx context.Context, options BackupOptions) error // Restore restores from a backup Restore(ctx context.Context, backupID string) error } // DataMigration handles schema and data migrations type DataMigration interface { // GetVersion returns the migration version GetVersion() string // Up performs the migration Up(ctx context.Context) error // Down reverts the migration Down(ctx context.Context) error // Validate checks migration integrity Validate(ctx context.Context) error }
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Financial Data Patterns Implement patterns specific to financial data:
// pkg/dal/financial.go package dal // JournalEntry represents an immutable financial record type JournalEntry struct { Entity TransactionID string AccountID string Amount decimal.Decimal Currency string EntryType string PostedAt time.Time } // FinancialDataManager handles financial data operations type FinancialDataManager interface { // PostJournalEntry creates an immutable journal entry PostJournalEntry(ctx context.Context, entry *JournalEntry) error // GetAccountBalance calculates account balance GetAccountBalance(ctx context.Context, accountID string, asOf time.Time) (*Balance, error) // ReconcileTransactions performs transaction reconciliation ReconcileTransactions(ctx context.Context, criteria ReconciliationCriteria) error }
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Query Optimization The system must support optimized query patterns:
// pkg/dal/query.go package dal // QueryOptimizer improves query performance type QueryOptimizer interface { // OptimizeQuery rewrites a query for better performance OptimizeQuery(ctx context.Context, query Query) (Query, error) // GetQueryPlan returns the execution plan GetQueryPlan(ctx context.Context, query Query) (*QueryPlan, error) // GetQueryStats returns query performance statistics GetQueryStats(ctx context.Context, query Query) (*QueryStats, error) } // MaterializedView manages pre-calculated data type MaterializedView interface { // Refresh updates the materialized view Refresh(ctx context.Context) error // GetLastRefresh returns the last refresh time GetLastRefresh(ctx context.Context) (time.Time, error) // IsStale checks if the view needs refreshing IsStale(ctx context.Context) (bool, error) }
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Data Retention and Archiving Manage data lifecycle and retention:
// pkg/dal/retention.go package dal // RetentionPolicy defines data retention rules type RetentionPolicy struct { // How long to keep data RetentionPeriod time.Duration // Whether to archive expired data ArchiveEnabled bool // Where to store archived data ArchiveLocation string // Data classification DataClass string } // RetentionManager handles data lifecycle type RetentionManager interface { // ApplyRetentionPolicy enforces retention rules ApplyRetentionPolicy(ctx context.Context, policy RetentionPolicy) error // ArchiveData moves data to long-term storage ArchiveData(ctx context.Context, criteria ArchiveCriteria) error // RestoreArchivedData retrieves archived data RestoreArchivedData(ctx context.Context, archiveID string) error }
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Data Access Patterns
- Use the Repository pattern for data access
- Implement Unit of Work for transactions
- Use Query Objects for complex queries
- Support optimistic concurrency control
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Performance Optimization
- Implement query result caching
- Use materialized views for reports
- Support bulk operations
- Optimize for read patterns
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Data Integrity
- Ensure ACID transactions
- Implement audit trails
- Maintain data versioning
- Support point-in-time recovery
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Data Migration
- Version all schema changes
- Support zero-downtime migrations
- Provide rollback capabilities
- Validate data integrity
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Storage Considerations
- Support multiple storage backends
- Handle storage partitioning
- Implement backup strategies
- Manage data replication
The Configuration Management system provides a comprehensive framework for managing system settings, feature toggles, and runtime behaviors. In a financial system, configuration changes must be tracked, validated, and audited to ensure system integrity and compliance.
// pkg/config/types.go
package config
import (
"context"
"time"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/common"
)
// ConfigurationValue represents a single configuration setting
type ConfigurationValue struct {
// Unique identifier for this configuration
Key string
// The configuration value
Value interface{}
// Data type of the value
ValueType string
// Whether this config can be changed at runtime
Dynamic bool
// Validation rules for this config
Validation string
// Environment this config applies to
Environment string
// When this value becomes effective
EffectiveAt time.Time
// Optional expiration time
ExpiresAt *time.Time
// Audit information
CreatedBy string
CreatedAt time.Time
UpdatedBy string
UpdatedAt time.Time
}
// ConfigurationManager handles configuration operations
type ConfigurationManager interface {
// GetValue retrieves a configuration value
GetValue(ctx context.Context, key string) (*ConfigurationValue, error)
// SetValue updates a configuration value
SetValue(ctx context.Context, value *ConfigurationValue) error
// DeleteValue removes a configuration value
DeleteValue(ctx context.Context, key string) error
// GetEnvironmentConfig gets all config for an environment
GetEnvironmentConfig(ctx context.Context, env string) (map[string]*ConfigurationValue, error)
// ValidateConfiguration checks configuration validity
ValidateConfiguration(ctx context.Context) ([]ValidationResult, error)
}
// ConfigurationProvider supplies configuration values
type ConfigurationProvider interface {
// GetConfiguration loads configuration values
GetConfiguration(ctx context.Context) (map[string]*ConfigurationValue, error)
// RefreshConfiguration reloads configuration values
RefreshConfiguration(ctx context.Context) error
// SupportsHotReload indicates if provider supports runtime updates
SupportsHotReload() bool
}
// ConfigurationSubscriber receives configuration updates
type ConfigurationSubscriber interface {
// OnConfigurationChanged is called when config changes
OnConfigurationChanged(ctx context.Context, changes map[string]*ConfigurationValue) error
// GetSubscribedKeys returns keys this subscriber cares about
GetSubscribedKeys() []string
}The feature management system controls the activation and configuration of system features:
// pkg/config/features.go
package config
// FeatureFlag represents a toggleable system feature
type FeatureFlag struct {
// Feature identifier
Key string
// Whether the feature is enabled
Enabled bool
// Feature configuration
Config map[string]interface{}
// Targeting rules for feature activation
Rules []FeatureRule
// Rollout configuration
Rollout RolloutConfig
}
// FeatureManager handles feature flag operations
type FeatureManager interface {
// IsFeatureEnabled checks if a feature is enabled
IsFeatureEnabled(ctx context.Context, key string) bool
// GetFeatureConfig gets feature configuration
GetFeatureConfig(ctx context.Context, key string) (map[string]interface{}, error)
// UpdateFeature modifies feature settings
UpdateFeature(ctx context.Context, feature *FeatureFlag) error
// GetFeatureList returns all feature flags
GetFeatureList(ctx context.Context) ([]*FeatureFlag, error)
}
// RolloutConfig controls feature deployment
type RolloutConfig struct {
// Percentage of users to enable for
Percentage float64
// Start time of rollout
StartTime time.Time
// End time of rollout
EndTime time.Time
// Rollout strategy
Strategy string
}The environment management system handles environment-specific configurations:
// pkg/config/environment.go
package config
// Environment represents a deployment environment
type Environment struct {
// Environment identifier
Name string
// Environment type (e.g., Production, Staging)
Type string
// Environment-specific settings
Settings map[string]*ConfigurationValue
// Security level required
SecurityLevel string
// Active feature flags
Features []string
}
// EnvironmentManager handles environment operations
type EnvironmentManager interface {
// GetEnvironment retrieves environment configuration
GetEnvironment(ctx context.Context, name string) (*Environment, error)
// UpdateEnvironment modifies environment settings
UpdateEnvironment(ctx context.Context, env *Environment) error
// ValidateEnvironment checks environment configuration
ValidateEnvironment(ctx context.Context, name string) ([]ValidationResult, error)
}The plugin configuration system manages plugin-specific settings:
// pkg/config/plugins.go
package config
// PluginConfig represents plugin configuration
type PluginConfig struct {
// Plugin identifier
PluginID string
// Plugin version
Version string
// Plugin settings
Settings map[string]*ConfigurationValue
// Dependencies
Dependencies []PluginDependency
// Resource limits
Resources ResourceLimits
}
// PluginConfigManager handles plugin configuration
type PluginConfigManager interface {
// GetPluginConfig retrieves plugin configuration
GetPluginConfig(ctx context.Context, pluginID string) (*PluginConfig, error)
// UpdatePluginConfig modifies plugin settings
UpdatePluginConfig(ctx context.Context, config *PluginConfig) error
// ValidatePluginConfig checks plugin configuration
ValidatePluginConfig(ctx context.Context, config *PluginConfig) error
}Changes to configuration must be tracked and controlled:
// pkg/config/changes.go
package config
// ConfigurationChange represents a configuration modification
type ConfigurationChange struct {
// Change identifier
ID string
// Configuration key
Key string
// Previous value
OldValue interface{}
// New value
NewValue interface{}
// Change requester
RequestedBy string
// Change approver
ApprovedBy string
// Change timestamp
Timestamp time.Time
// Change reason
Reason string
}
// ChangeManager handles configuration changes
type ChangeManager interface {
// RequestChange initiates a configuration change
RequestChange(ctx context.Context, change *ConfigurationChange) error
// ApproveChange approves a configuration change
ApproveChange(ctx context.Context, changeID string, approver string) error
// RevertChange reverts a configuration change
RevertChange(ctx context.Context, changeID string) error
}-
Configuration Storage
- Use versioned storage for configurations
- Support configuration inheritance
- Implement caching strategies
- Ensure atomic updates
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Configuration Validation
- Validate configurations against schemas
- Check cross-configuration dependencies
- Verify security implications
- Validate business rules
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Configuration Security
- Encrypt sensitive configuration values
- Control configuration access
- Audit configuration changes
- Implement approval workflows
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Configuration Performance
- Cache configuration values
- Use efficient change detection
- Optimize configuration loading
- Minimize configuration reads
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Change Management
- Track configuration changes
- Support configuration rollback
- Implement change approval workflows
- Maintain change audit trails
The system must maintain strict versioning and compatibility guarantees to ensure reliable operation and updates.
// pkg/versioning/types.go
package versioning
// VersionInfo contains system version information
type VersionInfo struct {
// Semantic version of the system
Version string
// Minimum supported plugin API version
MinAPIVersion string
// Maximum supported plugin API version
MaxAPIVersion string
// Required database schema version
SchemaVersion string
// Build information
BuildInfo BuildInfo
}
// CompatibilityChecker validates system compatibility
type CompatibilityChecker interface {
// CheckPluginCompatibility verifies plugin compatibility
CheckPluginCompatibility(ctx context.Context, pluginInfo PluginInfo) error
// CheckSchemaCompatibility verifies database schema compatibility
CheckSchemaCompatibility(ctx context.Context) error
// GetCompatibilityMatrix returns compatibility information
GetCompatibilityMatrix(ctx context.Context) (*CompatibilityMatrix, error)
}-
Semantic Versioning
- All components must follow semantic versioning (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH)
- Breaking changes must increment the MAJOR version
- Feature additions must increment the MINOR version
- Bug fixes must increment the PATCH version
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API Stability
- Public APIs must maintain backward compatibility within major versions
- Deprecated features must be marked and documented
- Migration paths must be provided for breaking changes
- API versions must be clearly documented
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Plugin Compatibility
- Plugin API versions must be checked at load time
- Version ranges must be specified for plugins
- Incompatible plugins must be rejected
- Plugin updates must be validated
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Data Schema Compatibility
- Schema versions must be tracked
- Migrations must be reversible
- Data integrity must be maintained during updates
- Schema compatibility must be verified before updates
All packages must maintain comprehensive unit tests:
// pkg/transaction/processor_test.go
package transaction_test
import (
"testing"
"context"
"github.com/stretchr/testify/assert"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/transaction"
)
func TestTransactionProcessor(t *testing.T) {
// Example test structure for transaction processing
tests := []struct {
name string
transaction *transaction.Transaction
expectedErr error
setupFunc func(context.Context) error
cleanupFunc func(context.Context) error
}{
// Test cases here
}
for _, tt := range tests {
t.Run(tt.name, func(t *testing.T) {
// Test implementation
})
}
}Integration tests must verify:
- Cross-component interaction
- Plugin system functionality
- Data persistence
- Event propagation
- Concurrent operations
Benchmark critical operations:
// pkg/transaction/benchmark_test.go
package transaction_test
import (
"testing"
"context"
"github.com/yourusername/finlib/pkg/transaction"
)
func BenchmarkTransactionProcessing(b *testing.B) {
// Benchmark setup
ctx := context.Background()
processor := setupTestProcessor()
b.ResetTimer()
for i := 0; i < b.N; i++ {
tx := generateTestTransaction()
err := processor.ProcessTransaction(ctx, tx)
if err != nil {
b.Fatal(err)
}
}
}System must maintain performance under load:
- Concurrent transaction processing
- Large-scale report generation
- Multi-user operations
- Plugin system scalability
- Godoc for all exported types and functions
- Example code for common use cases
- Plugin development guide
- Architecture decision records
- Performance considerations guide
- Account balance calculations: < 100ms for 1M transactions
- Transaction creation: < 50ms per transaction
- Report generation: < 5s for standard reports
- Plugin loading: < 1s per plugin
- Input sanitization for all external data
- Role-based access control hooks
- Audit logging for all operations
- Secure plugin loading and validation
- Basic account and transaction types
- Plugin system architecture
- Error handling framework
- Basic validation system
- Transaction processing
- Balance calculations
- Currency handling
- Basic reporting
- Plugin loading and management
- Extension points implementation
- Plugin documentation
- Example plugins
- Advanced reporting
- Performance optimizations
- Additional validation rules
- Extended plugin capabilities