Software Architecture Design Guide

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Architecture Design Guide - Systematic approach to selecting, implementing, and documenting software architecture patterns.

Core Philosophy:

• Start Simple: Begin with the simplest architecture that meets requirements, evolve when needed.
• Team-Aligned: Match architecture complexity to team capabilities.
• Documented: Every significant decision should have an ADR (Architecture Decision Record).

Key Capabilities:

• Pattern selection by project/team size
• 7 architecture patterns with visual diagrams
• Directory structure templates
• Decision framework and trade-off analysis
• ADR templates and examples