Layered Architecture View Template
Documenting the system as a stack of layers with clear separation of concerns and dependency rules
The Layered Architecture View template provides a structured approach to documenting the system as a stack of layers with clear separation of concerns and dependency rules.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
Layering Strategy
Describe the layering approach, the number of layers, their names, and the dependency rules between them
Layered Architecture Diagram
Diagram section
Layer Dependency Rules
State the rules governing dependencies between layers (e.g., strict layering where each layer only accesses the one...
Layer Responsibilities
Document each layer's responsibility, the types of components it contains, and what it exposes to the layer above
Layering Constraints
Document constraints on the layering: forbidden cross-layer dependencies, mandatory abstractions, and technology...
Cross-Cutting Concerns Pattern
Document how cross-cutting concerns (logging, security, configuration) are handled without violating layer boundaries
Layering Risks
Document risks: layer violations, leaky abstractions, performance overhead from strict layering, and tendency to create...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Layering Strategy | Rich Text | Describe the layering approach, the number of layers, their names, and the... |
| Layered Architecture Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Layer Dependency Rules | Principle | State the rules governing dependencies between layers (e.g., strict layering... |
| Layer Responsibilities | Component Responsibility | Document each layer's responsibility, the types of components it contains, and... |
| Layering Constraints | Constraint | Document constraints on the layering: forbidden cross-layer dependencies,... |
| Cross-Cutting Concerns Pattern | Architecture Pattern | Document how cross-cutting concerns (logging, security, configuration) are... |
| Layering Risks | Risk | Document risks: layer violations, leaky abstractions, performance overhead from... |
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