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:
