Comprehensive software architecture skill for designing scalable, maintainable systems using ReactJS, NextJS, NodeJS, Express, React Native, Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, Postgres, GraphQL, Go, Python. Includes architecture diagram generation, system design patterns, tech stack decision frameworks, and dependency analysis. Use when designing system architecture, making technical decisions, creating architecture diagrams, evaluating trade-offs, or defining integration patterns.
# Use the analyzer script
python scripts/project_architect.py .
# Review recommendations
# Apply fixes
3. Implement Best Practices
Follow the patterns and practices documented in:
references/architecture_patterns.md
references/system_design_workflows.md
references/tech_decision_guide.md
Best Practices Summary
Code Quality
Follow established patterns
Write comprehensive tests
Document decisions
Review regularly
Performance
Measure before optimizing
Use appropriate caching
Optimize critical paths
Monitor in production
Security
Validate all inputs
Use parameterized queries
Implement proper authentication
Keep dependencies updated
Maintainability
Write clear code
Use consistent naming
Add helpful comments
Keep it simple
Common Commands
# Development
npm run dev
npm run build
npm run test
npm run lint
# Analysis
python scripts/project_architect.py .
python scripts/dependency_analyzer.py --analyze
# Deployment
docker build -t app:latest .
docker-compose up -d
kubectl apply -f k8s/
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Check the comprehensive troubleshooting section in references/tech_decision_guide.md.
