version: "1.0.1" graph: domains: [domain:software-engineering] skillAreas: [skill-area:agentic-loops, skill-area:orchestration-loop] workflows: [workflow:feature-development] topics: [topic:developer-experience] roles: [role:tech-lead, role:backend-engineer]

Architecture Design

Design comprehensive system architecture with technology selection and ADRs.

Agent

Winston (Architect) - bmad-architect-winston

Workflow

1. Define high-level system architecture with components
2. Select technology stack with justification
3. Design data model and database architecture
4. Define API contracts and integration patterns
5. Plan security, scalability, and deployment
6. Document Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
7. Validate implementation readiness

Inputs

• projectName - Project name
• prd - Product Requirements Document
• uxDesign - UX design artifacts (optional)
• complexity - Project complexity level

Outputs

• System architecture with component diagram
• Technology stack with rationale
• Data model and API contracts
• ADRs and readiness assessment

Process Files

• bmad-orchestrator.js - Phase 3 of full lifecycle