What-If Scenario Block
Explore hypothetical situations that challenge architecture assumptions. Document triggers, stress points, and possible responses for strategic planning.
What-If scenarios explore hypothetical situations that could challenge the architecture. Unlike failure scenarios that document known failure modes, what-if scenarios test assumptions by exploring possibilities: What if traffic grows 10x? What if a key vendor shuts down? What if regulations change?
When to Use
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Example: Growth Scenario
Exploring what happens if the platform scales dramatically.
Example: Vendor Scenario
Exploring dependency on a critical vendor.
Example: Regulatory Scenario
Exploring the impact of regulatory change.
Example: Technology Scenario
Exploring a technology shift.