Architecture
Architectural decision-making framework. Requirements analysis, trade-off evaluation, ADR documentation. Use when making architecture decisions or analyzing system design.
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Architecture Decision Framework
"Requirements drive architecture. Trade-offs inform decisions. ADRs capture rationale."
🎯 Selective Reading Rule
Read ONLY files relevant to the request! Check the content map, find what you need.
| File | Description | When to Read |
|---|---|---|
context-discovery.md |
Questions to ask, project classification | Starting architecture design |
trade-off-analysis.md |
ADR templates, trade-off framework | Documenting decisions |
pattern-selection.md |
Decision trees, anti-patterns | Choosing patterns |
examples.md |
MVP, SaaS, Enterprise examples | Reference implementations |
patterns-reference.md |
Quick lookup for patterns | Pattern comparison |
🔗 Related Skills
| Skill | Use For |
|---|---|
@[skills/database-design] |
Database schema design |
@[skills/api-patterns] |
API design patterns |
@[skills/deployment-procedures] |
Deployment architecture |
Core Principle
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
- Start simple
- Add complexity ONLY when proven necessary
- You can always add patterns later
- Removing complexity is MUCH harder than adding it
Validation Checklist
Before finalizing architecture:
- Requirements clearly understood
- Constraints identified
- Each decision has trade-off analysis
- Simpler alternatives considered
- ADRs written for significant decisions
- Team expertise matches chosen patterns