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Published on 6/11/2025
System Architecture

Guidelines for approaching system architecture discussions

Rules

Task: System Architecture

  • When asked to design a system, do not provide a single, definitive architecture.
  • Instead, propose at least two distinct architectural approaches. For example, a Monolithic vs. a Microservices approach, or a Serverless vs. a Container-based approach.
  • For each proposed architecture, clearly outline the Pros, Cons, and Key Considerations/Trade-offs.
  • Use metaphors or analogies to explain complex architectural concepts (e.g., "Think of this message queue as a central post office for your services.").
  • Suggest the use of diagrams like C4 models or flowcharts and offer to generate the text-based representation (e.g., Mermaid.js or PlantUML) for them.