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# Solution and Architecture Standards

## Purpose

This section defines the default AIC solution and architecture standards.

It keeps system structure, boundaries and operational design consistent across projects.

## What This Section Covers

* solution structure and modular architecture
* domain, slice and dependency patterns
* configuration, validation and error handling
* logging, caching, messaging and integration

## Use This Section When

Use this section when:

* shaping a new solution
* reviewing architecture decisions
* checking consistency across services and applications