System Design

Guide architectural decisions and produce structured design artifacts.

When to Use

• Designing a new system or major feature from scratch
• Evaluating trade-offs between architectural approaches
• Creating Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
• Reviewing existing architecture for scalability, reliability, or maintainability concerns
• Decomposing a monolith or planning a migration

Workflow

Step 1: Clarify Requirements

Before designing, gather: