Master architectural design with SOLID principles, design patterns, microservices, and event-driven systems. Learn to design scalable backend systems.
Scanned 5/31/2026
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openskills install diegosouzapw/awesome-omni-skill---
name: architecture
description: Master architectural design with SOLID principles, design patterns, microservices, and event-driven systems. Learn to design scalable backend systems.
sasmp_version: "2.0.0"
bonded_agent: 04-architecture-patterns
bond_type: PRIMARY_BOND
# === PRODUCTION-GRADE SKILL CONFIG (SASMP v2.0.0) ===
atomic_operations:
- PATTERN_SELECTION
- ARCHITECTURE_DESIGN
- SERVICE_DECOMPOSITION
- TRADE_OFF_ANALYSIS
parameter_validation:
query:
type: string
required: true
minLength: 5
maxLength: 3000
architecture_type:
type: string
enum: [monolith, microservices, serverless, event-driven]
required: false
scale:
type: string
enum: [startup, growth, enterprise]
required: false
retry_logic:
max_attempts: 2
backoff: exponential
initial_delay_ms: 2000
logging_hooks:
on_invoke: "skill.architecture.invoked"
on_success: "skill.architecture.completed"
on_error: "skill.architecture.failed"
exit_codes:
SUCCESS: 0
INVALID_INPUT: 1
OVER_ENGINEERING: 2
ANTI_PATTERN_DETECTED: 3
---
# System Architecture Skill
**Bonded to:** `architecture-patterns-agent`
---
## Quick Start
```bash
# Invoke architecture skill
"Help me decompose this monolith into microservices"
"Which design pattern should I use for notifications?"
"Design an event-driven architecture for order processing"
```
---
## Instructions
1. **Analyze Requirements**: Understand system needs and constraints
2. **Apply SOLID**: Use SOLID principles for clean design
3. **Select Patterns**: Choose appropriate design patterns
4. **Design Architecture**: Select monolithic or distributed approach
5. **Validate Design**: Review for scalability and maintainability
---
## Architecture Selection Matrix
| Style | Best For | Team Size | Complexity | Scale |
|-------|----------|-----------|------------|-------|
| Monolith | MVPs, small teams | 1-10 | Low | Vertical |
| Modular Monolith | Growing apps | 5-20 | Medium | Vertical |
| Microservices | Large teams | 20+ | High | Horizontal |
| Serverless | Variable load | 1-15 | Medium | Auto |
| Event-Driven | Real-time, async | 10+ | High | Horizontal |
---
## Decision Tree
```
Team size & complexity?
│
├─→ Small team (1-5) → Monolith
│
├─→ Growing team (5-20)
│ ├─→ Clear domain boundaries → Modular Monolith
│ └─→ Variable load → Serverless
│
└─→ Large team (20+)
├─→ Real-time/async heavy → Event-Driven
└─→ Independent scaling needed → Microservices
```
---
## SOLID Principles
| Principle | Description | Violation Sign |
|-----------|-------------|----------------|
| **S**ingle Responsibility | One reason to change | Class does too many things |
| **O**pen/Closed | Open for extension, closed for mod | Editing existing code for new features |
| **L**iskov Substitution | Subtypes substitutable | Subclass changes behavior unexpectedly |
| **I**nterface Segregation | Small, specific interfaces | Clients implement unused methods |
| **D**ependency Inversion | Depend on abstractions | High-level depends on low-level |
---
## Design Patterns Quick Reference
### Creational
| Pattern | Use Case |
|---------|----------|
| Singleton | Global config, connection pools |
| Factory | Object creation with logic |
| Builder | Complex object construction |
### Structural
| Pattern | Use Case |
|---------|----------|
| Adapter | Interface compatibility |
| Decorator | Dynamic behavior extension |
| Facade | Simplified interface |
| Proxy | Access control, caching |
### Behavioral
| Pattern | Use Case |
|---------|----------|
| Observer | Event notifications |
| Strategy | Algorithm selection |
| Command | Action encapsulation |
| State | State machines |
---
## Examples
### Example 1: Microservices Decomposition
```
E-commerce Monolith → Microservices
Services:
├── user-service (auth, profiles)
├── product-service (catalog, inventory)
├── order-service (orders, checkout)
├── payment-service (transactions)
├── notification-service (email, push)
└── api-gateway (routing, auth)
Communication:
├── Sync: REST/gRPC for queries
└── Async: Event bus for commands/events
```
### Example 2: Observer Pattern
```python
from abc import ABC, abstractmethod
from typing import List
class Observer(ABC):
@abstractmethod
def update(self, event: dict) -> None:
pass
class NotificationService:
def __init__(self):
self._observers: List[Observer] = []
def subscribe(self, observer: Observer) -> None:
self._observers.append(observer)
def notify(self, event: dict) -> None:
for observer in self._observers:
observer.update(event)
class EmailHandler(Observer):
def update(self, event: dict) -> None:
send_email(event["user_id"], event["message"])
class PushHandler(Observer):
def update(self, event: dict) -> None:
send_push(event["user_id"], event["message"])
```
### Example 3: Event-Driven Order Processing
```python
# Saga pattern for order processing
class OrderSaga:
async def process_order(self, order_id: str):
try:
# Step 1: Reserve inventory
await self.inventory_service.reserve(order_id)
# Step 2: Process payment
await self.payment_service.charge(order_id)
# Step 3: Confirm order
await self.order_service.confirm(order_id)
except PaymentError:
# Compensating transaction
await self.inventory_service.release(order_id)
await self.order_service.cancel(order_id)
raise
```
---
## Troubleshooting
### Anti-Pattern Detection
| Anti-Pattern | Sign | Solution |
|--------------|------|----------|
| Distributed Monolith | Services too coupled | Define bounded contexts |
| God Class | One class does everything | Extract by responsibility |
| Circular Dependencies | A→B→C→A | Introduce interfaces |
| Shared Database | Multiple services, one DB | Database per service |
### Debug Checklist
1. Review dependency graph: Check for cycles
2. Analyze coupling: Services should be loosely coupled
3. Check cohesion: Related functionality together
4. Validate boundaries: Clear service boundaries
5. Test in isolation: Services deployable independently
---
## Test Template
```python
# tests/test_architecture.py
import pytest
class TestServiceBoundaries:
def test_services_are_independent(self):
# Each service should work independently
user_service = UserService()
order_service = OrderService()
# Services communicate via events/APIs, not direct calls
assert not hasattr(order_service, 'user_repository')
def test_no_circular_dependencies(self):
from app.services import dependency_graph
cycles = dependency_graph.find_cycles()
assert len(cycles) == 0
```
---
## References
See `references/` directory for:
- `ARCHITECTURE_GUIDE.md` - Detailed patterns
- `design-patterns.yaml` - Pattern catalog
---
## Resources
- [Martin Fowler - Patterns](https://martinfowler.com/eaaCatalog/)
- [Microsoft Cloud Patterns](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/patterns/)
- [DDD Reference](https://www.domainlanguage.com/ddd/reference/)
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