architecture-patterns

System and API design guidance covering component boundaries, data flow, integration patterns, and scalability considerations.

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Best use case

architecture-patterns is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

System and API design guidance covering component boundaries, data flow, integration patterns, and scalability considerations.

Teams using architecture-patterns should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/architecture-patterns/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/methodologies/cc10x/skills/architecture-patterns/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/architecture-patterns/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How architecture-patterns Compares

Feature / Agentarchitecture-patternsStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

System and API design guidance covering component boundaries, data flow, integration patterns, and scalability considerations.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Architecture Patterns

## Overview

Guidance for system architecture and API design decisions within CC10X workflows. Used during PLAN and BUILD workflows for architectural choices.

## Domain Areas

### Component Design
- Single responsibility boundaries
- Interface contracts and type safety
- Dependency injection patterns
- Module cohesion and coupling analysis

### Data Flow
- Request/response patterns
- Event-driven architecture
- State management strategies
- Data transformation pipelines

### Integration Patterns
- API design (REST, GraphQL, RPC)
- Message queuing and async processing
- Service boundaries and communication
- Error propagation across boundaries

### Scalability
- Horizontal vs vertical scaling considerations
- Caching strategies
- Database design and query optimization
- Load balancing and distribution

## Decision Checkpoints

Architectural decisions require user approval when:
- Introducing new service boundaries
- Changing data flow patterns
- Adding new external dependencies
- Modifying public API contracts

## When to Use

- During PLAN workflow architecture phases
- During BUILD when architectural choices arise
- When reviewing system design in REVIEW workflow

## Agents Used

- `planner` (architecture planning)
- `component-builder` (architecture implementation)
- `code-reviewer` (architecture review)

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