{
  "title": "Software Design Architectural Patterns - Pattern Structure",
  "description": "JSON Structure for documenting software architectural patterns",
  "version": "1.0",
  "source": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/patterns/",
  "structures": [
    {
      "name": "ArchitecturalPattern",
      "description": "A documented software architectural pattern with context, structure, and tradeoffs",
      "fields": [
        {"name": "id", "type": "string", "required": false, "description": "Unique pattern identifier"},
        {"name": "name", "type": "string", "required": true, "description": "Pattern name"},
        {"name": "category", "type": "enum", "required": true, "description": "Pattern category (MVC, Microservices, CQRS, etc.)"},
        {"name": "description", "type": "string", "required": true, "description": "Pattern description"},
        {"name": "aliases", "type": "array<string>", "required": false, "description": "Alternative names"},
        {"name": "components", "type": "array<Component>", "required": false, "description": "Architectural components"},
        {"name": "useCases", "type": "array<string>", "required": false, "description": "Applicable scenarios"},
        {"name": "benefits", "type": "array<string>", "required": false, "description": "Pattern advantages"},
        {"name": "tradeoffs", "type": "array<string>", "required": false, "description": "Pattern disadvantages"},
        {"name": "relatedPatterns", "type": "array<string>", "required": false, "description": "Related patterns"},
        {"name": "references", "type": "array<Reference>", "required": false, "description": "Documentation links"}
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Component",
      "description": "An architectural component that plays a role in the pattern",
      "fields": [
        {"name": "name", "type": "string", "required": true, "description": "Component name"},
        {"name": "description", "type": "string", "required": false, "description": "Component description"},
        {"name": "responsibilities", "type": "array<string>", "required": false, "description": "Component responsibilities"}
      ]
    }
  ]
}