# Research Phase 1 Complete - Executive Summary

**Date**: 2026-02-14
**Status**: Phase 1 Complete - Ready for Phase 2

---

## Technology Stack Decisions

### Backend Framework: **Axum 0.7.x** (Rust)

**Key Metrics**:
- **18% faster** for large encrypted data (9,500 vs 8,000 RPS)
- **25% less memory** for concurrent connections (1.5KB vs 2KB)
- **Better streaming** for 10MB+ encrypted responses
- **Tower ecosystem** for encryption middleware

### Mobile Framework: **React Native 0.73+** (iOS + Android)

**Key Metrics**:
- **70-80% code sharing** between mobile and web
- **Excellent health sensor** integration (HealthKit, Health Connect)
- **Single language** (TypeScript) reduces development cost
- **QR scanning**, encryption, and background sync

### Web Framework: **React 18+** (Companion)

**Key Metrics**:
- **70-80% code sharing** with React Native
- **Best chart ecosystem** (Recharts)
- **Single language** (TypeScript)

---

## Platform Strategy

### Primary: Mobile Apps (iOS + Android)
- Daily health tracking and data entry
- Health sensor integration
- QR code scanning (lab results)
- Push notifications (reminders)
- Background sync

### Secondary: Web Browser
- Complex data visualization and charts
- Historical trend analysis
- Profile and family management
- Extensive reporting

---

## Implementation Timeline

- **Phase 1: Mobile MVP** (8-12 weeks)
- **Phase 2: Backend API** (6-8 weeks)
- **Phase 3: Web Companion** (4-6 weeks)
- **Phase 4: Polish & Launch** (4-6 weeks)

**Total**: 22-32 weeks (5.5-8 months)

---

## Next Steps

1. **State Management Research** (Redux vs Zustand)
2. **Authentication Design** (JWT with recovery phrases)
3. **Database Schema Design** (MongoDB collections)
4. **Proof-of-Concept** (Health sensor integration)

---

## Research Files

- [Backend Performance Comparison](./2026-02-14-performance-findings.md)
- [Frontend Mobile Research](./2026-02-14-frontend-mobile-research.md)
- [Complete Research Summary](./2026-02-14-research-complete-summary.md)
- [Tech Stack Decisions](./2026-02-14-tech-stack-decision.md)
