BreeZip: RAR & ZIP Extractor Technical Documentation

Table of Contents

1. System Requirements
2. Installation Guide
3. Technical Architecture
4. Dependencies

System Requirements

To run BreeZip, your system must meet the following requirements:

Operating System

• Windows 10 (64-bit): Windows 10 version 1909 or later
• macOS High Sierra (10.13): macOS High Sierra or later
• Linux: Ubuntu 18.04 or later, Debian 9 or later, Fedora 28 or later

Hardware Requirements

• CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 series processor
• RAM: At least 8 GB of DDR4 memory (16 GB or more recommended)
• Storage: 512 MB free space on a fast storage device (SSD recommended)
• GPU: Integrated GPU is sufficient, but a dedicated GPU can enhance performance

Network Connectivity

• BreeZip requires an active internet connection to function.

Browser Compatibility

BreeZip has the following browser compatibility:

• Google Chrome: 74.0 or later
• Mozilla Firefox: 66.0 or later
• Microsoft Edge: 17.0 or later

Installation Guide

To install BreeZip, follow these steps:

1. Download and Extract: Download the latest version of BreeZip from our website and extract it to a directory on your system.

wget https://example.com/brezip-latest.zip
unzip brezip-latest.zip -d /path/to/extract/directory

2.  **Install Prerequisites (Windows Only)**: If you're using Windows, ensure you have the following prerequisites installed:
    *   [Python 3.8 or later](https://www.python.org/downloads/)
    *   [Git for Windows](https://git-scm.com/download/win)

    ```bash
python -m pip install --upgrade git-for-windows

3. Run Installation Script: Run the installation script to configure BreeZip:

.\install.bat

    or

    ```bash
./install.sh

(for Linux and macOS)

Common Issues and Solutions

• Permission denied error: Ensure you have administrative privileges and try running the script as an administrator.
• Failed to initialize database: Check your MySQL version and upgrade it if necessary.

Technical Architecture

BreeZip is built using the following technologies:

Core Technologies

• Python 3.8 or later: Our primary programming language, used for scripting and core functionality.
• C11/C14: Used for building the UI components and interacting with the file system.
• SQLite3: Our internal database management system.

Software Architecture

BreeZip uses a modular architecture to organize its codebase. The main components are:

• BreeZip Core: Handles file processing, compression, and extraction.
• UI Components: Built using C11/C14, these handle user input and display of GUI elements.
• Database Interaction: Manages data storage and retrieval using SQLite3.

Databases, APIs, or Services

BreeZip does not rely on external databases or services. However, it can connect to a MySQL database for storing configuration data.

Performance Considerations

To optimize performance:

• Use a fast SSD as the primary drive.
• Ensure your system has sufficient RAM (at least 8 GB).
• Disable any unnecessary background processes to prevent resource usage.

Dependencies

BreeZip relies on the following dependencies:

Libraries and Frameworks

• Python: Python 3.8 or later for scripting and core functionality.
• PyQt5: Used for building the UI components.
• SQLite3: Our internal database management system.
• Boost: Used for various utility functions.

Prerequisite Software

• MySQL Server: Required for storing configuration data.
• Microsoft Visual Studio Code: Recommended for development and debugging.

Note: Ensure all dependencies are installed before running BreeZip.