System Design

Overview

Create clear system, API, component, or data model designs with explicit requirements, constraints, and validation steps.

When to Use

• Designing system architecture or components
• Specifying APIs or data models
• Producing design docs or diagrams

Avoid when:

• You only need implementation tasks (use implementation-workflow)

Quick Reference

| Task | Load reference | | --- | --- | | System design workflow | skills/system-design/references/system.md |

Workflow

1. Gather requirements and constraints.
2. Load the system design reference.
3. Define structure, interfaces, and data flows.
4. Validate against constraints and best practices.
5. Deliver spec/diagram/code artifacts.

Output

• Design spec or diagram
• Validation notes and follow-ups

Common Mistakes

• Designing without constraints
• Mixing implementation details with spec scope