# Software Architecture

> Design and review software structure with explicit boundaries, dependencies, and tradeoffs. Use when planning new features, refactoring modules, defining service boundaries, or validating architectural decisions before implementation.

- Skill: `nikopj01/software-architecture` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add nikopj01/software-architecture`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/nikopj01/software-architecture/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: nikopj01 (https://skillmd.com/u/nikopj01)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/nikopj01/software-architecture

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# Software Architecture

## Workflow
1. Capture context and constraints (business goals, non-functional requirements, deadlines).
2. Define module boundaries and ownership (API, service, repository, data flow).
3. Evaluate at least two options and document tradeoffs (complexity, cost, risk).
4. Choose a design and provide a migration plan with rollback points.
5. List validation checks (tests, metrics, observability, performance budgets).