What is the PACT Architect phase?

It is a specific stage in the PACT workflow dedicated to high-level system design, defining component boundaries, and planning API contracts before implementation begins.

How does it help with API design?

It provides standardized patterns for RESTful resource naming, cursor-based pagination strategies, and structured error response formats to ensure consistency.

Does this skill support Mermaid diagrams?

Yes, the skill provides templates for both ASCII and Mermaid.js diagrams to visualize all four levels of the C4 architecture model.

Can I use it for technical documentation?

Absolutely. It includes structured templates for Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to help teams document the 'why' behind significant technical choices.

PACT Architecture Patterns

Name: PACT Architecture Patterns
Author: ProfSynapse

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API Development

Provides architectural design patterns, C4 diagram templates, and implementation guidelines for the PACT Architect phase.

About

PACT Architecture Patterns is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to streamline the system design and architecture phase of software development. It equips developers and architects with a comprehensive library of C4 model templates, SOLID principle references, and battle-tested design patterns for APIs, data access, and system integration. By providing structured frameworks for documenting decisions through Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and identifying common anti-patterns, this skill ensures architectural decisions are robust, scalable, and well-documented from the start of the development lifecycle.

Key Features

Ready-to-use templates for Architecture Decision Records (ADR)
Interactive C4 model templates for multi-level system visualization
Comprehensive checklists for component boundaries and architecture reviews
Standardized API design patterns including resource naming and pagination
36 GitHub stars
Anti-pattern identification and refactoring strategies

Use Cases

Standardizing API contracts and data access layers across a development team
Designing a new microservices architecture using C4 diagram templates
Reviewing existing codebases for SOLID principle violations and anti-patterns

About

Key Features

Ready-to-use templates for Architecture Decision Records (ADR)
Interactive C4 model templates for multi-level system visualization
Comprehensive checklists for component boundaries and architecture reviews
Standardized API design patterns including resource naming and pagination
36 GitHub stars
Anti-pattern identification and refactoring strategies

Use Cases

Standardizing API contracts and data access layers across a development team
Designing a new microservices architecture using C4 diagram templates
Reviewing existing codebases for SOLID principle violations and anti-patterns