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Architecture Review Checklist

Use this checklist during feature design and pre-release architecture reviews.

Checklist

  • Module ownership is clear.
  • Dependency direction respects domain boundaries.
  • Security settings impact is reviewed.
  • Data model changes include migration strategy.
  • Performance risk in list/report views is evaluated.
  • Test coverage includes changed architecture behavior.
  • Operations impact and rollback path are documented.

Review Workflow

flowchart LR
    A[Design change] --> B[Architecture review]
    B --> C[Implementation]
    C --> D[Test and validate]
    D --> E[Release readiness review]

Definition of ready

Architecture is ready when boundaries, security implications, and rollback strategy are all explicitly addressed.