Architecture Documentation for Solution Architects
Use diagrams, component responsibilities, trade-off matrices, and assumptions for complete solution architecture documentation.
Solution architects design systems that meet business requirements. Content Foundry supports solution architecture documentation with visual diagrams, decision tracking, and clear component boundaries.
Key Blocks for Solution Architects
Diagram
Solution architecture diagrams with shapes and connections
Component Responsibility
Service boundaries and ownership
Trade-off Matrix
Technology and approach decisions
Assumption
Integration and dependency assumptions
Solution Architecture Diagrams
Use the diagram editor for solution overviews:
Cloud Provider Icons
AWS, Azure, GCP icons
Microservice Shapes
Microservice and container shapes
Integration Connectors
Integration connectors with labels
Security Boundaries
Security boundaries and zones
Integration Flow Documentation
Document integration flows with diagrams:
Component Responsibility Block
Define clear service boundaries:
Trade-off Matrices
Document technology and approach decisions:
| Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
| Technology options | Compare technology options with weighted criteria |
| Decision reasoning | Document the reasoning for choices |
| Alternatives | Show alternatives that were considered |
| Architecture reviews | Essential for architecture review boards |
Assumptions
Document solution assumptions:
Technology Assumptions
Capabilities of chosen technologies
Integration Assumptions
Expected behaviour of external systems
Capacity Assumptions
Expected load and growth
Timeline Assumptions
Dependencies on schedules