architecture-paradigms

name	architecture-paradigms
description	Selects and routes to the right architecture paradigm. Use when choosing patterns for a new system or comparing trade-offs before making architecture decisions.
alwaysApply	false
category	architecture-decision
tags	["architecture","patterns","selection","implementation","adr"]
dependencies	["architecture-paradigm-functional-core","architecture-paradigm-hexagonal","architecture-paradigm-domain-driven","architecture-paradigm-cqrs-es","architecture-paradigm-event-driven","architecture-paradigm-layered","architecture-paradigm-modular-monolith","architecture-paradigm-microkernel","architecture-paradigm-microservices","architecture-paradigm-service-based","architecture-paradigm-space-based","architecture-paradigm-pipeline","architecture-paradigm-serverless","architecture-paradigm-client-server"]
tools	[]
usage_patterns	["paradigm-selection","architecture-review","implementation-planning","adr-creation"]
complexity	intermediate
model_hint	standard
estimated_tokens	280

When NOT To Use

• The paradigm is already chosen, so go straight to that paradigm's skill
• Reviewing an existing design against its ADRs (use pensive:architecture-review)

Table of Contents

• Quick Scenario Router
• 3-Step Selection Workflow
• Available Paradigm Skills
• Integration with Other Skills
• Exit Criteria

Architecture Paradigm Router

This skill helps you select the right architecture paradigm(s) for your system, then routes you to the specific paradigm skill for implementation details.

Quick Scenario Router

Match your needs to the recommended paradigm:

Your Scenario	Primary Paradigm	Load Skill
Enterprise app with multiple teams	Microservices or Modular Monolith	architecture-paradigm-microservices or architecture-paradigm-modular-monolith
Complex business rules & testing	Functional Core, Imperative Shell	architecture-paradigm-functional-core
Real-time/event processing	Event-Driven Architecture	architecture-paradigm-event-driven
Legacy system modernization	Hexagonal (Ports & Adapters)	architecture-paradigm-hexagonal
Cloud-native/bursty workloads	Serverless	architecture-paradigm-serverless
ETL/data processing pipeline	Pipeline Architecture	architecture-paradigm-pipeline
Simple CRUD app	Layered Architecture	architecture-paradigm-layered
Command/query separation	CQRS and Event Sourcing	architecture-paradigm-cqrs-es