scope-appropriate-architecture
Scope-Appropriate Architecture
Right-size every architectural decision to the project's actual needs. Not every project needs hexagonal architecture, CQRS, or microservices.
Core principle: Detect the project tier first, then constrain all downstream pattern choices to that tier's complexity ceiling.
The 6 Project Tiers
| Tier | LOC Ratio | Architecture | DB | Auth | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Interview/Take-home | 1.0-1.3x | Flat files, no layers | SQLite / JSON | None or basic | 8-15 focused |
| 2. Hackathon/Prototype | 0.8-1.0x | Single file if possible | SQLite / in-memory | None | Zero |
| 3. Startup/MVP | 1.0-1.5x | MVC monolith | Managed Postgres | Clerk/Supabase Auth | Happy path + critical |
| 4. Growth-stage | 1.5-2.0x | Modular monolith | Postgres + Redis | Auth service | Unit + integration |
| 5. Enterprise | 2.0-3.0x | Hexagonal/DDD | Postgres + queues | OAuth2/SAML | Full pyramid |
| 6. Open Source | 1.2-1.8x | Minimal API surface | Configurable | Optional | Exhaustive public API |
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