Enterprise Patterns Skill

Purpose

Apply enterprise architecture patterns including TOGAF, integration patterns, governance frameworks, and portfolio management for large-scale systems.

Parameters

Execution Flow

┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 1. VALIDATE: Check context and pattern type              │
│ 2. ASSESS: Current state and maturity                    │
│ 3. SELECT: Appropriate enterprise pattern                │
│ 4. APPLY: Pattern to context                             │
│ 5. MAP: To TOGAF phases if applicable                    │
│ 6. ROADMAP: Create transition plan                       │
│ 7. DOCUMENT: Return pattern application                  │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Retry Logic

Logging & Observability

log_points:
  - event: pattern_requested
    level: info
    data: [pattern_type, scope]
  - event: pattern_applied
    level: info
    data: [pattern_name, maturity_level]
  - event: roadmap_generated
    level: info
    data: [phases_count, timeline]

metrics:
  - name: patterns_applied
    type: counter
    labels: [pattern_type]
  - name: application_time_ms
    type: histogram
  - name: maturity_score
    type: gauge

Error Handling

Unit Test Template

test_cases:
  - name: "Integration pattern selection"
    input:
      context: "E-commerce integrating with ERP for inventory"
      pattern_type: "integration"
      scope: "enterprise"
    expected:
      has_pattern: true
      pattern_includes: ["Event-Driven", "CDC"]
      has_rationale: true

  - name: "Governance model"
    input:
      context: "5 business units, 200+ applications"
      pattern_type: "governance"
    expected:
      has_governance_model: true
      has_decision_rights: true
      has_review_process: true

  - name: "Portfolio rationalization"
    input:
      context: "Legacy modernization initiative"
      pattern_type: "portfolio"
    expected:
      has_time_analysis: true
      categories_include: ["Tolerate", "Invest", "Migrate", "Eliminate"]

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Debug Checklist

□ Is enterprise context documented?
□ Is pattern type appropriate?
□ Is scope clearly defined?
□ Are stakeholders identified?
□ Is TOGAF phase mapped?

Pattern Catalog

Integration Patterns

Governance Models

Portfolio Categories (TIME)

Integration

Quality Standards

• Standards-based: TOGAF, EIP references
• Practical: Implementable patterns
• Scalable: Supports growth

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