Design backend systems using forcing questions

Backend-engineering orchestrator. Walks the 7 Matt Pocock

When domain-specific functionality cannot be achieved with generic alternatives

• · python ../../engineering-team/skills/senior-backend/scripts/backend_decision_engine.py --team-size 8 --qps-p99 50 --read-write-ratio 20 --tenancy shared-multi-tenant --data-sensitivity pii --pattern modular-monolith --language-preference typescript
• · Configuration or data file

• · Structured data or JSON
• · Generated report or analysis

• · HTTP API client
• · Database

Parent orchestrator context or forked agent subagent

Unanswered forcing questions prevent valid recommendation | Missing dependencies or configuration causes execution error | Parent context loss or subagent isolation failure | Async timeout or missing error handling

• · Documented reference materials and templates included
• · Language-idiomatic implementation
• · Testing and validation framework included