Architecture patterns

• Last reviewed: 14 October 2026
• Owner: Head of Architecture

Practical, reusable solutions to recurring design problems.

Infrastructure patterns

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• complex systems

• PaaS (Platform as a Service)

• platform administration

• data storage

• deployment

Integration patterns

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• DfE API strategy and integration

Technical requirements for procurement

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• reference non-functional requirements (NFRs)
• simple example NFRs
• invitation to tender (ITT) specification example

User-centred design patterns

• user-centred design patterns