Can I use this for both frontend and backend architecture?

Yes, the framework is technology-agnostic and applies to system design across the entire stack, including databases, APIs, and deployment structures.

How does this skill help prevent over-engineering?

It enforces a 'Simplicity First' core principle, requiring that developers start with the simplest solution and only add complex patterns when specifically justified by project requirements.

Does it integrate with other Claude Code skills?

Yes, it is designed to work alongside specialized skills for database design, API patterns, and deployment procedures to provide a holistic design experience.

What is an ADR in this context?

An ADR (Architecture Decision Record) is a short text file that captures a significant architectural decision, including its context, the rationale behind it, and the resulting consequences.

Architectural Decision Framework

Name: Architectural Decision Framework
Author: claudiodearaujo

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Guides system design and technical decision-making through structured trade-off analysis and ADR documentation.

The Architectural Decision Framework skill empowers Claude to act as a senior software architect, guiding the development process from initial requirements discovery to final documentation. It provides a structured methodology for evaluating technical trade-offs, selecting appropriate design patterns, and maintaining Architecture Decision Records (ADRs). By emphasizing a 'simplicity first' philosophy and providing rigorous validation checklists, this skill ensures that system architectures are robust, maintainable, and perfectly aligned with project-specific constraints and business goals.

Key Features

01Requirements discovery and project classification guides

02Automated ADR (Architecture Decision Record) documentation

03Architecture validation checklists to prevent over-engineering

04Structured trade-off analysis and evaluation

05Design pattern selection trees and anti-pattern identification

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Use Cases

01Evaluating and documenting the choice between competing technologies or frameworks

02Designing the high-level architecture for a new software system

03Conducting architectural reviews and refactoring planning for existing codebases

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add claudiodearaujo/sistema-de-narra-o-de-livro architecture

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