Designing Architecture
Designs software architecture and selects appropriate patterns for projects.
Install
npx skills add CloudAI-X/claude-workflow-v2 --skill designing-architecture -g -a claude-code -y- Repository
- CloudAI-X/claude-workflow-v21.4k
- Category
- Design
- Updated
- 29d ago
- License
- MIT
- Context cost
- Lightabout 1,370 tokens
- Runs scripts
- No, instructions only
What it does
Designs software architecture and selects appropriate patterns for projects. Use when designing systems, choosing architecture patterns, structuring projects, making technical decisions, or when asked about microservices, monoliths, or architectural approaches.
Designing Architecture
When to Load
- Trigger: System design, module structure, new project scaffolding, choosing architecture patterns
- Skip: Simple bug fixes or minor code changes that don't affect architecture
Architecture Decision Workflow
Copy this checklist and track progress:
Architecture Design Progress:
- [ ] Step 1: Understand requirements and constraints
- [ ] Step 2: Assess project size and team capabilities
- [ ] Step 3: Select architecture pattern
- [ ] Step 4: Define directory structure
- [ ] Step 5: Document trade-offs and decision
- [ ] Step 6: Validate against decision framework
Pattern Selection Guide
By Project Size
| Size | Recommended Pattern |
|---|---|
| Small (<10K LOC) | Simple MVC/Layered |
| Medium (10K-100K) | Clean Architecture |
| Large (>100K) | Modular Monolith or Microservices |
By Team Size
| Team | Recommended |
|---|---|
| 1-3 devs | Monolith with clear modules |
| 4-10 devs | Modular Monolith |
| 10+ devs | Microservices (if justified) |
Common Patterns
1. Layered Architecture
┌─────────────────────────────┐
│ Presentation │ ← UI, API Controllers
├─────────────────────────────┤
│ Application │ ← Use Cases, Services
├─────────────────────────────┤
│ Domain │ ← Business Logic, Entities
├─────────────────────────────┤
│ Infrastructure │ ← Database, External APIs
└─────────────────────────────┘
Use when: Simple CRUD apps, small teams, quick prototypes
