PRD-004: Automated Architectural Compliance

Type

Non-Functional (Compliance)

Priority

High

MVP Status

✅ MVP

Requirement Statement (EARS Format)

WHILE the system architecture is being developed or modified, the system shall continuously validate its adherence to CALM specifications and predefined architectural controls.

User Story

As an Architect, I want the system to automatically check my architectural designs against CALM rules, so that I can ensure compliance and prevent architectural drift.

Acceptance Criteria

AC-004.1: Compliance Validation

• Given an architectural definition in CALM format
• When the CALM CLI Service processes the definition
• Then the system shall report any non-compliant nodes or relationships

AC-004.2: Change Impact Assessment

• Given a proposed change to the system architecture
• When the change is submitted for review
• Then the system shall automatically assess its impact on CALM controls

Dependencies

• CALM CLI Service
• Architectural Layer definitions

Related Specifications

• ADRs: ADR-003, ADR-005
• Reference: CALM DSL Specification

Success Metrics

• Reduction in architectural non-compliance issues
• Faster architectural review cycles