tomevault-io TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Skill
This skill implements enterprise architecture patterns based on the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM).
When This Skill Activates
- Designing enterprise-scale systems
- Making architectural decisions
- Creating technology-agnostic specifications
- Implementing capability-driven architecture
- Planning large-scale system migrations
Core Principles
1. Principles Over Technologies
Focus on capabilities, not specific tools:
- Business Process Automation (not "use Kubernetes")
- Real-Time Decision Making (not "use TensorFlow")
- Multi-Cloud Interoperability (not "use AWS Lambda")
2. Capability-Driven Design
Define systems by what they accomplish:
capabilities:
- Business Process Automation
- Real-Time Decision Making
- Multi-Cloud Interoperability
- AI Integration
- Compliance Management
3. Modularity & Replaceability
All components should be:
- Loosely coupled
- Independently deployable
- Replaceable without re-architecture
4. Technology Agnosticism
Specifications should survive technology changes:
- Define interfaces, not implementations
- Focus on outcomes, not tooling
- Enable future innovation
TOGAF ADM Phases
Phase A: Architecture Vision
phase: vision
objectives:
- Define business capability
- Identify stakeholders
- Establish success metrics
- Create architecture vision
deliverables:
- Architecture vision document
- Stakeholder analysis
- Business requirements
Phase B: Business Architecture
phase: business
objectives:
- Map business processes
- Define organizational structure
- Identify information flows
- Document business services
deliverables:
- Business process models
- Organization charts
- Information flow diagrams
Phase C: Information Systems Architecture
phase: information-systems
objectives:
- Data architecture design
- Application architecture design
- Integration architecture
deliverables:
- Data models
- Application portfolio
- Integration patterns
Phase D: Technology Architecture
phase: technology
objectives:
- Infrastructure design
- Platform selection
- Security architecture
- Operations design
deliverables:
- Infrastructure diagrams
- Technology standards
- Security controls
.togafcontext Template
---
module-name: [Enterprise Module Name]
version: [X.Y.Z]
description: |
[Description aligned with enterprise architecture goals]
principles:
- Flexibility and Agility
- Scalability
- Resilience
- Security by Design
- Data-Driven
capabilities:
- [Capability 1]
- [Capability 2]
directives:
- Use TOGAF's ADM for continuous alignment
- Implement capability-based approach
- Ensure modular, loosely-coupled services
- Apply enterprise-wide monitoring
architecture:
style: Federated with Event-Driven Capabilities
components:
- [Component 1]
- [Component 2]
data-flow:
- Business Process → Data Capture → Analysis → Compliance → Outcome
business-requirements:
key-features:
- [Feature 1]
- [Feature 2]
target-audience: [Stakeholders]
success-metrics:
- [99.99% uptime]
- [100% compliance]
quality-assurance:
testing-frameworks:
- Chaos Engineering
- Performance Testing
- Security Testing
coverage-threshold: 100% auditability
performance-benchmarks:
- Sub-second latency
- 30-second disaster recovery
deployment:
platform: Multi-Cloud Interoperability
cicd-pipeline: DevSecOps with Policy as Code
---
Architecture Patterns
Federated Architecture
Central Governance
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Domain A Domain B
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Services Services
Event-Driven Architecture
Producer → Event Bus → Consumer(s)
↓
Event Store
Capability-Based Services
Capability: Payment Processing
↓
Interfaces: REST API, Event Streams
↓
Implementation: [Any technology that fulfills interface]
Governance Framework
Review Cycles
- Quarterly: Architecture effectiveness review
- Annual: Full compliance and security audit
- Continuous: Automated monitoring and alerting
Compliance Standards
- ISO 27001 (Information Security)
- GDPR (Data Protection)
- SOX (Financial Transparency)
- HIPAA (Healthcare Data)
Best Practices
- Start with Capabilities: Define what, not how
- Maintain Loose Coupling: Independent deployability
- Ensure Auditability: Log all architectural decisions
- Plan for Change: Assume technologies will evolve
- Govern Consistently: Apply standards uniformly
- Monitor Continuously: Real-time architecture health
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