Architecture Evolution Maps
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Showing latest version: aem-2026-07-10 (2026-07-10)
Architecture Evolution Map
AEM Summary
summary: proposed: 22 done: 7 total_items: 29
Execution Tag Legend
READY: Architect accepted, ADR not yet created PENDING: ADR exists, governance pending APPROVED: Governance accepted BLOCKED: Dependencies prevent progress
Today's Actions
- {'item': '[READY] Create ADR for Core Orchestration Pipeline', 'priority': 'high', 'impact': 'strategic'}
- {'item': '[READY] Formalise Business Intent Schema and Integration', 'priority': 'high', 'impact': 'strategic'}
- {'item': '[PENDING] Finalize Pattern Classification Framework Promotion', 'priority': 'high', 'impact': 'governance'}
Evolution Map
| Domain | Item | Type | Stage | Impact | Confidence | Dependencies | Linked Knowledge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governance | [APPROVED] Establish Architecture Work Registry as Authoritative Backlog | Decision | DONE | High | High | AEM Regeneration Logic | aw-ideas-to-life-cas-2026-05-31-001 |
| System Evolution | [READY] Implement Automated Detect-Analyse-Execute Governance Loop | Roadmap | NEXT | High | High | Alignment Engine, Architecture Work Registry | aw-ideas-to-life-cas-2026-06-06-001 |
| Architecture Knowledge System | [READY] Architecture Knowledge Graph Development | Decision | NEXT | Medium | Medium | Knowledge Provider Abstraction | aw-ideas-to-life-cas-2026-06-06-002 |
| Governance | [READY] ADR for Core Orchestration Pipeline | Decision | NEXT | High | Medium | CAS Pipeline Baseline | aw-discovery-ideas-to-life-cas-2 |
| Tooling | [APPROVED] Governance Portal Implementation (MkDocs) | Governance_update | DONE | High | High | MkDocs, GitHub Pages | aw-ideas-to-life-cas-20260605-01 |
| Architecture Knowledge System | [APPROVED] Knowledge Provider Abstraction | Refactor | DONE | High | High | Workflow Orchestration | aw-ideas-to-life-cas-20260605-03 |
| Governance | [READY] Automated CI Validation for CAS Skill Enforcement | Governance_update | NEXT | Medium | Medium | GovernanceOps | aw-ideas-to-life-cas-2026-05-31-005 |
| Intent / Vision | [READY] Business Intent Integration and Traceability | Roadmap | NEXT | High | Medium | Architecture Work Registry | aw-ideas-to-life-cas-2026-05-31-006 |
| System Evolution | [APPROVED] CAS Workflow Execution Model (Runner/Workflow/Provider) | Governance_update | DONE | High | High | ReasoningExecutionContract | aw-ideas-to-life-cas-20260605-04 |
| Architecture Knowledge System | [PENDING] Pattern Classification Framework Adoption | Decision | NEXT | High | High | Global Rule Context | adr-pattern-classification-framework-define-2026-04-23 |
Key Architectural Decisions
| Id | Decision | Status |
|---|---|---|
| adr-pattern-cas-decoupled-execution-model | Promote Decoupled Reasoning and Orchestration to a global standard. | accepted |
| adr-llm-gateway-integration-adoption-20260505 | Adopt Hybrid LLM Gateway Integration via LiteLLM. | accepted |
| adr-038-runtime-capability-inventory | Adopt authoritative Runtime Capability Inventory (inventory.yaml). | accepted |
| adr-030-dashboard-architecture | Implement layered Governance Health and Intelligence Dashboard. | accepted |
| adr-pattern-classification-framework-define-2026-04-23 | Implement Pattern Classification (Global/Project/Step scopes). | pending |
System Evolution
The system is transitioning from a static documentation tool to a runtime-active 'Architecture Intelligence Platform'. Key evolutionary steps include the institutionalization of the Architecture Work Registry as the authoritative backlog and the introduction of the CAS Runner to decouple reasoning from orchestration. The 'Rules as Authority' model is replacing manual policies, and the system is moving toward a self-validating CI-driven enforcement model.
Intent & Direction
Future direction is focused on 'Continuous Architecture Governance' through automated Detect-Analyse-Execute loops. The strategic vision prioritizes connecting business intent to code reality, necessitating new capabilities for Business Intent Integration, Code Intelligence, and an Architecture Knowledge Graph for cross-project impact analysis. UX evolution targets real-time visibility through the Architecture Intelligence Portal.
Pattern Evolution
Emerging Patterns
- architecture-intelligence-layer
- business-intent-schema
- pattern-classification-framework
- architecture-knowledge-graph
- automated-remediation-signals
Promoted Patterns
- pattern-cas-decoupled-execution-model
- llm-provider-abstraction-boundary
- deterministic-generator-contract
Knowledge System Health
pattern_coverage: medium governance_backlog: 22 decision_velocity_ratio: '15:1' persistence_lag: high findings: Significant pressure on the architectural backlog (22 proposals vs 6 completed items) and a 'Persistence Lag' where implemented capabilities lack formal ADR closure. Strategic drift is likely unless automated governance loops are established.
Historical Archive
| Version | Date | Status |
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| aem-2026-07-10 | 2026-07-10 | active |
| aem-2026-07-09 | 2026-07-09 | active |
| aem-2026-07-08 | 2026-07-08 | active |
| aem-2026-07-06 | 2026-07-06 | active |
| aem-2026-07-05 | 2026-07-05 | active |
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| aem-2026-07-03 | 2026-07-03 | active |
| aem-2026-06-27 | 2026-06-27 | active |
| aem-2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | active |
| aem-2026-06-17 | 2026-06-17 | active |
| aem-2026-06-16 | 2026-06-16 | active |
| aem-2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | active |
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