🐾 PetcliniX – Proof your paradigm
Welcome to PetcliniX, your launchpad for architectural creativity and technical excellence. Inspired by the legendary
Spring Petclinic, this project invites developers to build, break, and boldly explore software paradigms in a familiar yet
flexible environment.
Whether you’re into building the next ⭐ framework, crafting microservices, designing event-driven systems, applying clean
architecture, exploring bleeding-edge tech stacks — or proving that plain C is still king — PetcliniX is your canvas.
Proof your paradigm.
🚀 What is PetcliniX?
PetcliniX is more than a demo — it’s a developer-driven showcase. It offers a realistic domain to:
- Prototype your favorite architecture or design pattern
- Validate ideas in a runnable, extensible environment
- Share your best practices with the community
- Inspire others with your technical craftsmanship
Create your own PetcliniX flavor. Show us how you think software should be built.
Read more about the goals of the project.
🎯 Project Goals
- ✅ Showcase multiple technologies and architectural styles
- ✅ Encourage experimentation and learning
- ✅ Serve as a reference for best practices
🚀 Rules for a Showcase
To keep PetcliniX showcases consistent, accessible, and inspiring, please follow these guidelines when creating your own flavor:
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Functionality:
Implement the application so that all features listed under ‘Functionality Requirements’ are fulfilled.
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Repository Naming:
The repository name must include the main programming language, the backend framework and optional the frontend framework and a short descriptor (e.g., java-spring-react-mtier).
- README Requirements:
Your README.md must:
- Clearly explain the idea or paradigm being showcased.
- Include instructions on how to run the project locally or in a containerized environment.
- Executable Setup:
The repository must contain either:
- A docker-compose.yml file, or
- A k8s/ folder with Kubernetes manifests
to ensure all required components can be launched easily.
🖥️ Functionality Requirements from End-User Perspective
The application can handle three different roles.
👥 Roles
Pet Owner
- View and manage pets
- Book appointments
- View visit history
Veterinarian
- Define availability and time slots
- View and manage appointments
- Document visits
Admin / Clinic Staff
- Manage owners, pets, vets, and appointments
- Monitor booking activity
🖥️ Features
🧍♂️ Pet Owner Features
- Register/Login (simple, no mail challenges or OAuth needed)
- Add Pet (name, type, breed, picture upload)
- View Pet Profile (with diagnosis & vaccination history)
- Book Appointment (select vet, time slot)
🩺 Vet Features
- Register/Login (simple, no mail challenges or OAuth needed)
- Set Availability (weekly schedule, bookable slots)
- View Appointments
- Record Visit (diagnosis, vaccination, notes), Pet Owner can view the visits
🛠️ Admin Features
- User Management (list, deactivate users)
- Basic Activity Logs (last login, actions)
- Simple Stats Dashboard (e.g., # of pets, appointments per vet)
🌐 Get Started
Ready to showcase your paradigm? Here’s how to join the PetcliniX movement:
- Fork or create your own repository based on existing PetcliniX GitHub Repositories or start from scratch with PetcliniX GitHub template.
- Name your repo to reflect the main framework or programming language you’re using—plus any extra context you’d like to share.
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Include a clear and concise README that:
- Explains your chosen architecture or design idea
- Provides setup instructions so others can run your project easily
- Add either a docker-compose.yml or a k8s/ folder to orchestrate all required components.
You can use the recommended Domain Model as a starting point—or define your own if your paradigm calls for it.