Purpose
Create an architecture outline with components, responsibilities, interfaces, data flows, and decision notes ready for review.
Inputs
- Approved plan and goals
- Constraints and applicable policies
- Existing system context and boundaries
Steps
- Confirm scope, constraints, and non-functional requirements.
- Identify components, responsibilities, and interfaces.
- Describe data flow, integrations, and edge cases.
- Capture decisions, trade-offs, and open questions for review.
Outputs
- Architecture outline with components, interfaces, data flows, and decision notes.
Failure modes
- Introducing new scope or features
- Omitting constraints, edge cases, or policy alignment
- Providing implementation details instead of architectural guidance
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