Enterprise Patterns Skill
Purpose
Apply enterprise architecture patterns including TOGAF, integration patterns, governance frameworks, and portfolio management for large-scale systems.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Validation | Default |
|---|
context
| string | ✅ | min: 50 chars | - |
pattern_type
| enum | ⚪ | integration|governance|portfolio|togaf | integration
|
scope
| enum | ⚪ | enterprise|domain|capability | enterprise
|
current_state
| object | ⚪ | valid JSON | {}
|
output_format
| enum | ⚪ | pattern|roadmap|governance | pattern
|
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
| Error | Retry | Backoff | Max Attempts |
|---|
VALIDATION_ERROR
| No | - | 1 |
PATTERN_MISMATCH
| Yes | 1s | 2 |
SCOPE_UNCLEAR
| Yes | - | 2 |
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
| Error Code | Description | Recovery |
|---|
E601
| Missing enterprise context | Request org structure |
E602
| Pattern not applicable | Suggest alternatives |
E603
| Scope too broad | Narrow to domain |
E604
| TOGAF phase unclear | Clarify ADM phase |
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
| Symptom | Root Cause | Resolution |
|---|
| Pattern mismatch | Wrong scope | Align scope with pattern |
| Governance ignored | Too rigid | Balance agility/control |
| Integration sprawl | No strategy | Implement API gateway |
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
| Pattern | Use Case |
|---|
| Event-Driven | Loose coupling, async |
| API Gateway | Centralized entry |
| Saga | Distributed transactions |
| CDC | Real-time sync |
Governance Models
| Model | Use Case |
|---|
| Centralized | Strict standards |
| Federated | Domain autonomy |
| Hybrid | Core + flexibility |
Portfolio Categories (TIME)
| Category | Action |
|---|
| Tolerate | Maintain minimally |
| Invest | Enhance actively |
| Migrate | Move to new platform |
| Eliminate | Sunset/decommission |
Integration
| Component | Trigger | Data Flow |
|---|
| Agent 03 | Pattern request | Receives context, returns pattern |
| Agent 01 | Solution alignment | Enterprise constraints |
Quality Standards
- Standards-based: TOGAF, EIP references
- Practical: Implementable patterns
- Scalable: Supports growth
Version History
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---|
| 2.0.0 | 2025-01 | Production-grade: pattern catalog, TOGAF mapping |
| 1.0.0 | 2024-12 | Initial release |
