PRD-005: Architectural Transparency

Type

Non-Functional (Usability)

Priority

Medium

MVP Status

✅ MVP

Requirement Statement (EARS Format)

As an architect, I want to visualize the system’s architecture and its compliance status, so that I can easily understand its structure and identify areas for improvement.

User Story

As a new team member, I want to view an up-to-date, interactive diagram of the system’s architecture, so that I can quickly grasp its components and their interactions.

Acceptance Criteria

AC-005.1: Interactive Visualization

• Given a valid CALM architecture definition
• When a user requests an architectural visualization
• Then the system shall render an interactive diagram (e.g., C4 model) highlighting compliant and non-compliant elements

Dependencies

• CALM CLI Service
• UI rendering capabilities

Related Specifications

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

Success Metrics

• User satisfaction with architectural visualizations
• Ease of understanding system structure