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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
  • 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.