Interactive Decision Aid

Structure an architecture decision before debating the technology.

Frame the question, prioritize the forces that matter, compare up to three viable options, and mark where the evidence is weak.

The score is a conversation aid, not an automatic architecture recommendation. A known hard constraint or serious downside can outweigh the numeric result.

Step 1Frame the decision

What decision are you actually making?

Step 2Viable options

Keep the option set small and real.

Step 3

Prioritize decision forces

Weight 1 means minor influence. Weight 5 means the force is central to the decision.

ReliabilityWeight 5

Option A

Option B

Option C

SecurityWeight 5

Option A

Option B

Option C

OperabilityWeight 4

Option A

Option B

Option C

EvolvabilityWeight 4

Option A

Option B

Option C

CostWeight 3

Option A

Option B

Option C

Delivery speedWeight 3

Option A

Option B

Option C

Decision view

Weighted comparison

Add a decision question above so the comparison stays anchored to the actual problem.

1. Option A0% weighted fit
2. Option B0% weighted fit
3. Option C0% weighted fit

Before deciding: remove any option that violates a hard constraint, write the accepted downside in plain language, and record what evidence or future condition would cause reconsideration.