# Architecture

> Architectural decision-making framework.

- Skill: `dokhacgiakhoa/architecture` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 6 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add dokhacgiakhoa/architecture`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/dokhacgiakhoa/architecture/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: Dokhacgiakhoa (https://skillmd.com/u/dokhacgiakhoa)
- Updated: 2026-08-19
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/dokhacgiakhoa/architecture

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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 |

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## 🔗 Related Skills

| Skill | Use For |
|-------|---------|
| `@[skills/database-design]` | Database schema design |
| `@[skills/api-patterns]` | API design patterns |
| `@[skills/deployment-procedures]` | Deployment architecture |

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## 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

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## 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