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Architecture evolution strategy

Plan the evolution of your system architecture over time

Create a strategic plan for evolving your architecture. This activity helps you balance immediate needs with long-term architectural goals.

60 minutes
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Overview

Create a strategic plan for evolving your architecture. This activity helps you balance immediate needs with long-term architectural goals.

Learning objectives

  • Assess architectural maturity
  • Define target architecture
  • Create evolution roadmap

Instructions

Plan architecture evolution:

1. Document current architecture 2. Define target state vision 3. Identify transition stages 4. Plan migration strategies 5. Create timeline and milestones

Steps

1

Current state analysis

20 minutes

Document existing architecture

2

Future state design

25 minutes

Define target architecture

3

Evolution planning

15 minutes

Create transition roadmap

Pro tips

  • Consider business growth plans
  • Plan incremental changes
  • Maintain system stability

Example outcome

Architecture evolution roadmap with phases, milestones, and risk mitigation

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