Stacks AMM Migration Enables Automated Contract Sync and Modular Architecture

A developer has successfully migrated the Stacks Automated Market Maker (AMM) of their project from a monolithic structure to a clean separation between frontend and backend, integrating automated contract address synchronization to ensure real-time updates. This update is part of the broader integration with the Pasifika Web3 Tech Hub ecosystem, aiming to support decentralized application (DApp) development in Pacific Island communities [1].

Previously, the project's structure bundled all components—contracts, frontend, tests, and settings—into a single repository, limiting scalability and maintainability. The developer has now reorganized the codebase into distinct frontend and backend directories. The backend, focused on contract development, includes contracts, deployments, and tests. The frontend, now a separate repository, houses the user interface, libraries, and configuration, while dynamically pulling in contract addresses through an automated synchronization process [1].

The migration process included analysis and planning to preserve core functionality while adopting a new theming system, followed by the setup of necessary dependencies such as `@stacks/connect`, `@stacks/network`, and `@stacks/transactions`. The frontend was restructured into a modular format, with a dedicated directory for the AMM interface, including pages, components, and hooks for user interaction [1].

A core feature of the migration is the automated synchronization of contract addresses. A script reads deployment YAML files from the backend, extracts contract addresses and metadata, and generates corresponding TypeScript definitions and JSON files for the frontend. This ensures that the frontend always reflects the most recent contract deployments without manual intervention [1].

The developer also integrated Stacks wallet functionality, allowing users to connect, manage liquidity, and execute swaps through hooks and custom functions. The implementation includes a dynamic tab-based interface where users can switch between swap, liquidity, and pool views, all driven by the synchronized contract data [1].

Post-migration benefits include clean architectural separation, automated contract synchronization, seamless branding integration, type safety in TypeScript, and a production-ready build with zero ESLint warnings and optimized performance. The new structure supports easier scalability and future feature additions [1].

This development highlights the importance of modular, maintainable code in DApp development. By separating concerns and automating synchronization, the project enhances collaboration, reduces human error, and ensures a more robust and scalable blockchain application [1].

The project is part of the Pasifika Web3 Tech Hub’s broader mission to support and empower developers in the Pacific Islands with Stacks blockchain technology. The full codebase and resources, including documentation and live demos, are publicly available for reference and replication [1].

Source: [1] How I Split My Stacks AMM Into Separate Frontend and Backend With Automatic Contract Updates (https://hackernoon.com/how-i-split-my-stacks-amm-into-separate-frontend-and-backend-with-automatic-contract-updates)