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Write an architecture document from goals and requirements

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Write Architecture Document

Read my goals and requirements at docs/$ARGUMENTS/

I want you to:

  1. Ask clarifying questions or raise concerns about the requirements
  2. Deeply analyze the codebase to understand existing patterns and architecture
  3. Create an architecture document at docs/$ARGUMENTS/architecture.md

Document structure:

  • Executive summary with before/after comparison table
  • Current architecture overview (with diagrams)
  • Key architectural changes (with diagrams)
  • Component deep dives for each major change
  • Data model changes (schema, API types)
  • Migration strategy (if applicable)
  • Code removal plan (if applicable)
  • Files to modify/create/delete appendix
  • Testing strategy overview

Guidelines:

  • Use ASCII diagrams liberally to illustrate component relationships
  • Describe HOW components interact, not implementation code
  • Identify alternatives you considered and why you chose this approach
  • Call out risks and mitigation strategies
  • Prefer YAGNI over extensibility - build for current requirements, not hypothetical future ones
  • Reference requirement IDs (REQ-*) to show traceability

Do not:

  • Write code in the document
  • Include time estimates