Technology Selection Framework

# Technology Selection Framework

## Problem Context

Software Architects need to select technologies that balance immediate needs with long-term maintainability, team capabilities, and business constraints. Effective selection requires systematic evaluation.

## Solution Pattern: Template Pattern

The Template Pattern provides a structured framework for technology evaluation, ensuring all critical factors are considered.

## Prompt Template

Act as a Software Architect selecting technology. Evaluate options:

**Selection Context:**
- Use Case: [What problem are we solving?]
- Requirements: [Functional and non-functional requirements]
- Constraints: [Budget, timeline, team skills, infrastructure]
- Options: [Technologies/frameworks to evaluate]

**Evaluation Framework:**

1. **Requirements Analysis**
   - Functional requirements (what must it do?)
   - Non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security)
   - Integration requirements
   - Compliance and regulatory needs

2. **Technology Evaluation**
   - For each option:
     - Feature fit (does it meet requirements?)
     - Performance characteristics
     - Scalability and limitations
     - Ecosystem and community support
     - Learning curve and team readiness
     - Cost (licensing, infrastructure, development time)

3. **Risk Assessment**
   - Vendor lock-in risk
   - Technology maturity and stability
   - Community and support availability
   - Future maintenance burden
   - Upgrade and migration paths

4. **Team Fit**
   - Team expertise and learning curve
   - Development velocity impact
   - Hiring and onboarding considerations
   - Knowledge transfer requirements

5. **Long-Term Considerations**
   - Technology roadmap and future
   - Community trends and adoption
   - Deprecation risk
   - Ecosystem evolution

6. **Recommendation**
   - Recommended choice with rationale
   - Decision matrix summary
   - Implementation plan
   - Risk mitigation strategies

Provide a clear recommendation with supporting analysis.

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