mh-cto-sdlc-arch-spike

A time-boxed proof of concept assesses the viability of a specific architectural component or pattern by running a defined experiment, confirming or refuting the assumption to ensure critical decisions are based on solid evidence.

You need an architecture spike during SDLC phase 4 when architectural choices are critical and a technology or pattern is chosen but its capability remains unproven, ensuring critical decisions are based on solid evidence.

You run a proof of concept by initiating an architecture spike to execute a time-boxed experiment that tests the specific architectural assumption about database scalability and yields a clear binary decision path.

Yes, you can use a time-boxed experiment to verify an unproven architectural pattern by designing and executing a simple proof of concept that confirms or refutes the chosen technology's capability.

The outcome of validating architectural assumptions with a proof of concept is a binary result that either confirms or refutes the assumption, leading to a clear decision path for the next software development lifecycle phase.

The limitation of an architecture spike is that it is a time-boxed experiment designed for quick validation of specific assumptions, focusing on proving a component's viability rather than building a full production-ready implementation.