Welcome to the Architecture Maintenance Checklist. This tool ensures the ongoing health and reliability of our system architecture. Simply review each section, mark completed tasks with a tick, and communicate any updates to relevant stakeholders.
Updated architecture diagrams
Ensured documentation accuracy
Verified consistency with implementation
Communicated changes to stakeholders
Reviewed security measures and protocols
Identified vulnerabilities and risks
Ensured compliance with standards
Implemented necessary security controls
Assessed system performance against benchmarks
Identified performance bottlenecks
Developed optimization strategies
Planned for scalability and capacity
Reviewed external dependencies
Updated dependencies and patches
Evaluated impact on architecture
Communicated changes to teams
Reviewed adherence to coding standards
Identified code smells and anti-patterns
Planned for refactoring efforts
Provided feedback to developers
Reviewed test coverage and effectiveness
Identified areas for additional testing
Ensured robustness and reliability
Addressed identified defects
Ensured compliance with regulations
Reviewed governance processes
Ensured adherence to guidelines
Provided guidance to teams
Reviewed monitoring infrastructure
Ensured visibility into system behavior
Identified gaps in monitoring coverage
Implemented improvements as needed
Reviewed disaster recovery plans
Tested failover mechanisms
Ensured readiness for emergencies
Communicated procedures to teams
Gathered feedback from stakeholders
Identified areas for improvement
Incorporated improvements into processes
Communicated changes to stakeholders
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