Athena

Athena Server Platform

Runtime model, contracts, routing, architecture, and backend boundaries for Athena server.

Use this section when you need Athena's server-side runtime model rather than a route-by-route API guide.

What lives here

  • platform overview and operating model
  • Athena contract boundaries
  • client resolution and routing behavior
  • backend and driver boundaries
  • daemon and worker runtime layout
  • web explorer and websocket/CDC platform notes

When to use Platform vs API

Use Athena Server API when you want request-facing guides such as gateway usage, admin routes, or direct PostgreSQL routing.

Use this Platform section when you need:

  • the system-level mental model
  • routing and contract boundaries
  • backend ownership rules
  • runtime and worker topology