Welcome to Copernicus.js Documentation

Copernicus.js is a lightweight JavaScript framework designed to simplify the creation of data-driven single-page applications (SPAs). It empowers both programmers and non-programmers to build efficient, secure, and dynamic applications with ease. By engaging AI and focusing on transparency, extensibility, and connectedness, Copernicus.js allows industries like banking, healthcare, and insurance to transition from complex legacy systems to more agile development environments.

Getting Started

This Quick Start guide will walk you through setting up Copernicus.js and building & running a simple application. You'll learn how to:

• Download and set up the Copernicus.js framework.
• Review a basic Copernicus.js application using a sample appConfig.
• Run the application using test data.
• Understand how the framework works at a high level through this example.

// Install via npm
    npm install copernicus.js
    
    // Include in HTML
    <script src="path/to/copernicus.js"></script>
    

Core Concepts

Copernicus emphasizes clarity, transparency, and iterative development. It streamlines the creation of Single-Page Applications (SPAs) and encourages the fusion of human reasoning with AI-driven insights, leading to faster, more informed decision-making.

Data Flow

Data in Copernicus is handled through a unidirectional data flow, ensuring consistency, predictability, and easy debugging. State management is centralized, making it simple to understand and manipulate.

Data Handling

The Copernicus.js data handling approach is simple yet robust. You can connect to various data sources—APIs, databases, or in-memory structures—and transform them into meaningful, reactive components.

AI Integration

Copernicus integrates seamlessly with AI models, helping to auto-generate UI elements, recommend code patterns, or assist with complex logic. This synergy between human and AI input opens new frontiers in rapid development and innovation.

Security & Transparency

Copernicus.js is Local-first, a design and architectural principle in software development that prioritizes running applications and storing & connecting data sources locally on a user's device rather than relying solely on cloud-based services. Local-first and Copernicus.js is about ownership and empowerment; we focus on providing offline-first functionality, tranparency, control, better privacy, and faster performance by emphasizing the local environment. Here's a detailed breakdown:

1. Offline-First Functionality:
   • Applications should work seamlessly without an internet connection. Data is stored and processed locally, and unlike typical Local-first designs, Copernicus does not synchronize with remote services.
   • Benefit: Offline functionality ensures uninterrupted usage.
2. Data Privacy and Ownership:
   • Data resides on the user's device and inside the organization's security edge, giving them more control and eliminating the reliance on external servers. This ensures better privacy and security.
   • Users have complete control as they know exactly where their data is stored—on their local device—giving them full ownership.
   • No Hidden Transfers are permitted, since data is processed locally, there are no opaque processes transferring or storing it on remote servers without user knowledge.
   • Benefit: Sensitive data stays local and is less vulnerable to breaches, and no more worries about your vendor staying in business to support your platform.
3. Portability and Transparency:
   • Users can use the application independently of any central service, which reduces vendor lock-in.
   • Local-first design inherently improves transparency, offering users clear insight and control over how their data is used and stored.
   • Benefit: Reduces reliance on expensive cloud infrastructure and enforces 100% transparency.
4. State Management:
   • The current state is limited to the local machine, local Javascript runtime code, loaded DOM, defined data sources, and preloaded APIs. Nothing is distributed to the 'cloud' e.g. eliminates the dance between front-end and back-end code. And no seven figure AWS bills.
   • Copernicus.js defines inputs and outputs, so the current state is well-managed, each change is predictable, enabling AI to operate on reliable data.
   • Benefit: Maintaining a clear and authoritative snapshot of all relevant data and functions—offers significant advantages, particularly when integrating AI.

Extensibility

Plug into the Copernicus.js modular ecosystem to add custom components, integrate with third-party libraries, or adapt existing features. Copernicus’s flexible architecture ensures your application can evolve as your needs change.

Deployment

Deploying Copernicus applications is straightforward. Whether hosting on traditional servers or utilizing serverless platforms, Copernicus.js output is optimized for performance and efficiency.

FAQ

Q: Do I need extensive JavaScript knowledge?
A: Not necessarily. Copernicus’s friendly APIs lower the barrier to entry. Even those with limited coding experience can build powerful applications.

Q: How does Copernicus handle legacy system integration?
A: Copernicus is designed to bridge traditional industries and modern web development. Its extensibility allows you to connect to legacy systems, gradually replacing complexity with clarity.