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Three Key Aspects I Value as an Architect
When considering software architecture, there are standards that I consistently return to.
These are the three axes that help create a robust structure, stabilize the team, and maintain a scalable foundation amidst changes.
Here are the essentials summarized in a memo.
1. Design Standards — The Power of Structural Stability
Fragmentation → Loose Coupling
Breaking down functions into smaller units and defining clear boundaries reduces coupling between modules.
Such a structure enhances replaceability and lowers the risk of failure propagation, making parallel development across teams much easier.
- Single responsibility per module
- Explicit interfaces
- Blocking implicit data sharing
Layering → Flexible Scalability
Separating layers ensures that core Domains remain stable despite external changes (DB, frameworks, UI).
This separation facilitates maintenance, testing, and replacement, and extends the system’s lifespan.
- Separation of roles in Domain / Application / Infra
- Separation of flow and rules
- Adapter-based replaceable structure
2. Single Source of Management — The Benchmark that Unifies the Entire System
Single Source of Truth
When models, schemas, and settings are redundantly defined in multiple locations, changes become unpredictable.
Consolidating these into a single standard can reduce problems by 70%.
- Centralization of common models and types
- Unification of Config / Feature Flag / Locale
- Version management of API and Schema
Blocking Accidental Dependencies
Preventing modules from referencing information they don’t need to know is the essence of architectural quality.
- Removal of unclear imports
- Prohibition of direct references between layers
- Provision of stable Public APIs
3. Workflow Organization — The Structure That Influences Team Productivity
Flow-Based Structuring
As systems grow, Flow becomes the benchmark.
Standardizing common flows like Save Flow, Brew Engine Flow, and Cleaning Flow can exponentially increase team speed.
- Standardization of states and events
- Consistent logic for errors/cancellations/retries
- Sharing identical flows across Front/Back/Device
Eliminating Repetition Through Automation
A structure that avoids wasting time on environmental differences, focusing instead on solving essential problems.
- Standardization of CI/CD pipelines
- Provision of Simulator / Mock / Playground
- Bridging environmental gaps with common CLI and scripts
Conclusion — The Architect’s Three Key Questions
| Axis | Key Question |
|---|---|
| Design Standards | Does the structure withstand changes? |
| Single Source of Management | Are standards consolidated into one? |
| Workflow Organization | Does the team operate in the same manner? |
Architecture is less about complex technologies and more about “setting standards and maintaining them.”
If these three axes remain stable, the entire system can grow stably.
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