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# Architect Solution Validation Checklist
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## Purpose
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Comprehensive validation framework for the Architect to ensure technical design is robust, scalable, secure, and aligned with product requirements before development execution.
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## Required Artifacts
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Before proceeding, ensure access to:
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- ✅ `docs/architecture.md` - Primary architecture document
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- ✅ `docs/prd.md` - Product Requirements Document
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- ✅ `docs/ui-spec.md` - UI/UX specifications (if applicable)
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- ✅ API documentation and technology stack details
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- ✅ System diagrams and integration patterns
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## Project Type Detection
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**Frontend/UI Component**: [ ] Yes [ ] No
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**Backend/API Component**: [ ] Yes [ ] No
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**Database Component**: [ ] Yes [ ] No
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**Integration Requirements**: [ ] Yes [ ] No
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---
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## 1. Requirements Alignment
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### Business Requirements Validation
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- [ ] Core business problem clearly addressed in architecture
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- [ ] Success criteria achievable with proposed technical solution
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- [ ] User personas and workflows supported by system design
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- [ ] Performance requirements specified and architecturally feasible
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- [ ] Security requirements incorporated into design decisions
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### Technical Requirements Coverage
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- [ ] All functional requirements mapped to system components
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- [ ] Non-functional requirements (scalability, performance, reliability) addressed
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- [ ] Integration requirements clearly defined and technically sound
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- [ ] Compliance requirements (WCAG, security standards) incorporated
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- [ ] Data requirements satisfied by database and API design
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**Notes**: {{requirements_alignment_notes}}
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---
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## 2. System Architecture Design
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### Overall Architecture Quality
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- [ ] Architecture pattern appropriate for project complexity and requirements
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- [ ] Clear separation of concerns between system layers
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- [ ] Logical component organization with well-defined boundaries
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- [ ] Data flow and process flow clearly documented
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- [ ] Error handling strategy defined at architectural level
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### Technology Stack Validation
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- [ ] Technology choices justified with specific rationale
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- [ ] Version compatibility verified across all stack components
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- [ ] Performance implications of technology choices considered
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- [ ] Team expertise alignment with selected technologies
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- [ ] Long-term maintainability and support considerations addressed
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### Scalability Architecture
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- [ ] Horizontal scaling strategy defined where needed
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- [ ] Performance bottlenecks identified and addressed
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- [ ] Caching strategy appropriate for expected load patterns
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- [ ] Database optimization and indexing strategies defined
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- [ ] CDN and static asset delivery strategy specified
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**Notes**: {{architecture_design_notes}}
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## 3. Security Architecture
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### Authentication & Authorization
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- [ ] Authentication mechanism appropriate for user base and security requirements
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- [ ] Authorization model supports all required access patterns
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- [ ] Role-based access control (RBAC) properly designed
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- [ ] Session management secure and scalable
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- [ ] Multi-factor authentication considered where appropriate
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### Data Protection
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- [ ] Sensitive data encryption at rest and in transit
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- [ ] Data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA) addressed in design
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- [ ] Input validation and sanitization strategies defined
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- [ ] SQL injection and XSS prevention measures specified
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- [ ] Audit logging for security-sensitive operations
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### Infrastructure Security
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- [ ] Network security and firewall strategies defined
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- [ ] API security (rate limiting, authentication) properly designed
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- [ ] Secrets management strategy specified
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- [ ] Backup and disaster recovery security considerations
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- [ ] Compliance requirements (SOC 2, HIPAA) addressed if applicable
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**Notes**: {{security_architecture_notes}}
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## 4. Database Design & Data Architecture
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### Data Model Quality
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- [ ] Entity relationships logically sound and normalized appropriately
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- [ ] Database schema supports all required operations efficiently
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- [ ] Indexing strategy optimized for expected query patterns
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- [ ] Data migration strategy defined for schema changes
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- [ ] Referential integrity and constraint design appropriate
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### Performance & Scalability
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- [ ] Database performance requirements achievable with proposed design
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- [ ] Connection pooling and database resource management addressed
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- [ ] Read/write splitting considered for high-load scenarios
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- [ ] Database sharding strategy defined if needed
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- [ ] Backup and recovery procedures specified
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### Data Integration
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- [ ] ETL/data pipeline requirements clearly specified
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- [ ] Data synchronization between systems properly designed
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- [ ] Data consistency guarantees defined and achievable
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- [ ] Real-time vs. batch processing decisions justified
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- [ ] Data quality and validation rules defined
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**Notes**: {{database_design_notes}}
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## 5. API Design & Integration Architecture
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### API Quality & Standards
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- [ ] RESTful design principles followed (or GraphQL properly implemented)
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- [ ] API versioning strategy defined and implementable
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- [ ] Error handling and status code usage consistent and meaningful
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- [ ] API documentation format specified (OpenAPI, GraphQL schema)
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- [ ] Rate limiting and throttling strategies defined
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### Integration Patterns
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- [ ] Third-party service integrations properly abstracted
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- [ ] Microservices communication patterns well-defined
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- [ ] Event-driven architecture patterns appropriate where used
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- [ ] Service discovery and load balancing strategies specified
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- [ ] Circuit breaker and retry patterns implemented for resilience
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### Performance & Monitoring
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- [ ] API response time requirements achievable
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- [ ] Caching strategies appropriate for API usage patterns
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- [ ] API monitoring and observability strategy defined
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- [ ] Load testing approach specified for critical endpoints
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- [ ] SLA definitions realistic and measurable
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**Notes**: {{api_integration_notes}}
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## 6. Frontend Architecture (If Applicable)
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### Component Architecture
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- [ ] Component hierarchy logical and maintainable
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- [ ] State management strategy appropriate for application complexity
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- [ ] Routing strategy supports required user workflows
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- [ ] Code splitting and lazy loading strategies defined
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- [ ] Reusable component library approach specified
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### Performance Optimization
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- [ ] Bundle size optimization strategies defined
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- [ ] Image optimization and CDN usage planned
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- [ ] Caching strategies for static and dynamic content
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- [ ] Progressive web app (PWA) features considered if appropriate
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- [ ] Mobile performance optimization addressed
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### User Experience Integration
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- [ ] Responsive design approach clearly specified
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- [ ] Accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) compliance planned
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- [ ] Loading states and error handling user experience defined
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- [ ] Offline functionality considered and specified if needed
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- [ ] Browser compatibility requirements addressed
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**Notes**: {{frontend_architecture_notes}}
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## 7. DevOps & Deployment Architecture
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### Deployment Strategy
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- [ ] Deployment environment strategy (dev/staging/prod) defined
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- [ ] CI/CD pipeline architecture appropriate for team size and complexity
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- [ ] Container strategy (Docker, orchestration) specified if applicable
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- [ ] Infrastructure as code approach defined
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- [ ] Blue-green or canary deployment strategies considered
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### Monitoring & Observability
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- [ ] Application monitoring and alerting strategy comprehensive
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- [ ] Log management and analysis approach defined
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- [ ] Performance monitoring and APM integration specified
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- [ ] Error tracking and notification systems planned
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- [ ] Health check and uptime monitoring strategies defined
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### Infrastructure Requirements
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- [ ] Cloud provider choice justified with specific rationale
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- [ ] Resource allocation and auto-scaling strategies defined
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- [ ] Disaster recovery and business continuity plans specified
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- [ ] Cost optimization strategies considered
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- [ ] Compliance and audit requirements addressed in infrastructure design
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**Notes**: {{devops_deployment_notes}}
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## 8. Quality Assurance Integration
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### Testing Architecture
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- [ ] Unit testing strategy and coverage targets defined
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- [ ] Integration testing approach comprehensive for system complexity
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- [ ] End-to-end testing strategy covers critical user journeys
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- [ ] Performance testing approach defined with specific targets
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- [ ] Security testing integration planned
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### Code Quality Standards
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- [ ] Code review process and standards defined
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- [ ] Static analysis tools and quality gates specified
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- [ ] Documentation standards and requirements clear
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- [ ] Technical debt tracking and management approach defined
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- [ ] Coding standards and style guides specified
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**Notes**: {{quality_assurance_notes}}
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## 9. Risk Assessment & Mitigation
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### Technical Risks
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- [ ] **High Risk**: {{high_risk_1}} - Mitigation: {{high_risk_1_mitigation}}
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- [ ] **High Risk**: {{high_risk_2}} - Mitigation: {{high_risk_2_mitigation}}
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- [ ] **Medium Risk**: {{medium_risk_1}} - Mitigation: {{medium_risk_1_mitigation}}
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- [ ] **Medium Risk**: {{medium_risk_2}} - Mitigation: {{medium_risk_2_mitigation}}
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### Integration Risks
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- [ ] Third-party service dependencies identified and mitigated
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- [ ] Data migration risks assessed and addressed
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- [ ] Performance risks under load identified with mitigation plans
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- [ ] Security vulnerabilities assessed and mitigated
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- [ ] Team capability gaps identified with training/hiring plans
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**Notes**: {{risk_assessment_notes}}
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## 10. Implementation Readiness
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### Development Preparation
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- [ ] Architecture documentation complete and accessible to development team
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- [ ] Development environment setup instructions complete
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- [ ] Database setup and seed data scripts prepared
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- [ ] API documentation and contract specifications ready
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- [ ] Code repository structure and branching strategy defined
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### Team Readiness
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- [ ] Technical knowledge gaps identified and training planned
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- [ ] Development tools and environment standardized
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- [ ] Code review and collaboration processes established
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- [ ] Definition of done and quality standards communicated
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- [ ] Sprint planning and story estimation approach aligned with architecture
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**Notes**: {{implementation_readiness_notes}}
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## Final Validation Summary
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### Overall Assessment
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**Architecture Quality Score**: {{quality_score}}/10
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**Implementation Risk Level**: {{risk_level}} (Low/Medium/High)
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**Estimated Development Complexity**: {{complexity_estimate}}
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### Critical Issues Identified
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1. {{critical_issue_1}}
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2. {{critical_issue_2}}
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3. {{critical_issue_3}}
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### Recommendation
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[ ] **APPROVED** - Architecture ready for development
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[ ] **APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS** - Address listed issues before development
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[ ] **REQUIRES REVISION** - Major architectural changes needed
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### Next Steps
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1. {{next_step_1}}
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2. {{next_step_2}}
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3. {{next_step_3}}
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## Sign-off
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**Architect**: {{architect_name}}
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**Date**: {{validation_date}}
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**Architecture Version**: {{architecture_version}}
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**Final Notes**: {{final_validation_notes}} |