Architecting A Front-End Project for Longevity
Sean McQuaid
Github - seanmcquaid
Architecture is Hard
But What do I do?
Clarity +
Easy Decisions + Consistency + Forward thinking = Success
Step 1
non-negotiables / Standards
Rendering strategy
WELL SUPPORTED + modern Frameworks
Deployment Strategy
Data Fetching + Caching
Design System / Component Library
Consistent Patterns
Step 2
recommended tools for Common tasks
Step 3
Establish Fundamental Questions
Do you have any cost restrictions?
Do you care about performance?
How sophisticated of a UX do you need?
Step 4
Make Decision making charts based on those questions
Step 5
Document any architecture decisions you make
Step 6
regular architecture reviews as a team
BE PREPARED to Re-evaluate Any tooling or decisions
What is an Inflection Point?
Inflection points can happen every day
Prototype and have fun!
The next two steps are only for refreshing a project
Step 7
Write out a remediation plan
Step 8
Tackle some degree of remediation every sprint
How do you know if you're in a good place?
Are you ever really finished?
