architecture

Evaluate architectural trade-offs using provided templates and frameworks to analyze options. The framework guides systematic comparison of patterns, such as REST versus gRPC versus event-driven communication, to support informed decision-making.

Choose architectural patterns using decision trees and pattern references within the framework. It guides context discovery through a question hierarchy to ensure selected patterns meet new feature requirements and technology stack constraints.

Yes, you can use this framework for microservice communication pattern selection. It systematically gathers requirements, explores options like REST versus gRPC versus event-driven, evaluates trade-offs, and documents the final pattern choice in an ADR.

You need an Architecture Decision Record when making significant technology stack choices that require documented rationale. The framework standardizes ADR creation and storage to ensure requirements analysis and trade-off evaluation are recorded.

Requirements analysis works by guiding context discovery through a structured question hierarchy. This process ensures all relevant system design constraints and feature requirements are gathered before evaluating trade-offs or selecting patterns.