Architecture Review

Architecture Review is a structured evaluation of software system design against best practices, requirements, and organisational goals. Reviews examine how components are organised, how they communicate, how data flows, and how the system handles concerns like security, scalability, and reliability. The outcome is typically a report identifying strengths, risks, and recommendations for improvement. For non-technical readers, an Architecture Review is like having an expert examine the blueprints of a building. They assess whether the design is sound, whether it will support future needs, and whether any structural issues need attention. For software, this means examining how systems are built and connected to ensure they're robust, maintainable, and aligned with business goals. Reviews can be conducted at different stages: during design (to validate approaches before building), during development (to catch issues early), or for existing systems (to assess health and plan improvements). Frameworks like the AWS Well-Architected Framework or Azure Well-Architected Framework provide structured approaches.