Architecture and Design Patterns

This section documents architectural and design patterns and principles that guide the structure and organization of Salesforce implementations at Harrier. These patterns represent proven solutions to recurring problems and provide standardized approaches to common development challenges.

When to Use Design Patterns

Design patterns should be applied when:

• You encounter recurring problems with established solutions

• You need consistency across the codebase

• The pattern simplifies complex logic

• The benefits outweigh the implementation overhead

Pattern Selection Criteria

Choose patterns based on:

1. Problem fit - Does the pattern address your specific challenge?

2. Team familiarity - Can the team maintain pattern-based code?

3. Performance impact - Does the pattern meet performance requirements?

4. Maintenance burden - Will the pattern simplify long-term maintenance?

When making architectural decisions, consider:

• Business domain boundaries

• Team structure and ownership

• Deployment cadence requirements

• Integration points

• Performance requirements

• Compliance and security needs

Evolution Strategy

Architecture should evolve through:

• Regular architectural reviews

• Proof of concepts for new patterns

• Incremental improvements

• Documentation of decisions and rationale

• Team education and knowledge sharing

Contributing New Patterns

When documenting new patterns:

1. Base documentation on actual implementations in production code

2. Include concrete examples with proper Apex syntax

3. Explain the problem context and why the pattern matters

4. Provide implementation guidelines and best practices

5. Document common pitfalls and how to avoid them