Agree provider and consumer commitments for access, validation, service, failure handling, recovery, compatibility, and lifecycle.
The right architecture depends on consumer goals, onboarding expectations, service levels, data quality needs, change tolerance, observability, support, and producer constraints.
Method map
Navigate the method
Select a station, cycle, or stakeholder perspective to explore the method.
Outcomes
Documented consumer requirements and onboarding expectations
Clear producer responsibilities and support expectations
Architecture-relevant constraints ready for decision making
Improved adoption through consumer empathy, standards, and producer clarity
Journey criteria
Entry criteria
Relevant market signals, feedback, or operational insights are available to guide this capability opportunity.
Business goals are defined.
Market research identifies capability opportunities.
Relevant stakeholders agree this capability opportunity is worth exploring and prioritizing.
Exit criteria
Capability opportunity is identified and documented.
The capability addresses a clear business need and is reusable by its intended consumers.
The selected interface provides an appropriate abstraction for consumers.
The capability value proposition has been validated with business and consumer stakeholders.