Sample Deliverable — Illustrative Example
SPFx Architecture Review — Sample Deliverable
An SPFx architecture review checks whether a SharePoint customization is justified, supportable, secure, and ready for production ownership. This sample shows the shape of that review.
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Solution Context
Illustrative ExampleThe review starts by clarifying the requirement, users, data, and production boundary.
| Area | Illustrative Finding |
|---|---|
| User scenario | Document workspace dashboard for operations users |
| Primary data | SharePoint libraries, list metadata, Microsoft Graph user context |
| Deployment target | Tenant app catalog with site-scoped rollout |
| Support owner | Technical lead with SharePoint platform owner escalation |
Existing Customizations
Illustrative ExampleExisting scripts and components are inventoried before recommending rebuild or remediation.
| Customization | Current Pattern | Review Note |
|---|---|---|
| Status panel | Script Editor JavaScript | Uses direct DOM selectors |
| Document action button | Custom list command | Candidate for ListView Command Set |
| User lookup | Graph call | Requires permission review |
| Dashboard rendering | React component | State and service boundaries need cleanup |
Architecture Findings
Illustrative ExampleFindings separate user interface, data access, configuration, deployment, and operations.
| Layer | Finding | Recommended Direction |
|---|---|---|
| UI | Large component mixes rendering and data calls | Split into smaller components and services |
| Data access | Repeated list calls without paging strategy | Centralize service layer |
| Configuration | Site URLs embedded in code | Move to environment-aware configuration |
| Deployment | Manual package notes are incomplete | Document version and release process |
Maintainability Risks
Illustrative ExampleMaintainability issues are prioritized before they become recurring production defects.
| Risk | Impact | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Hard-coded IDs and URLs | Breaks between environments | High |
| Mixed UI/data logic | Slows future changes | Medium |
| Sparse error handling | Difficult support diagnosis | High |
| Unclear owner notes | Handoff risk | Medium |
Security/Permission Considerations
Illustrative ExampleSPFx security depends on user context, tenant-approved permissions, and avoiding browser-side secrets.
| Area | Consideration | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Graph scopes | Delegated permission requested for user profile data | Confirm least privilege |
| External API | No browser-side API secret allowed | Use secured mediation where needed |
| SharePoint access | Component must respect effective user permissions | Test non-owner user paths |
| Input handling | Filter and encode user inputs | Add validation patterns |
Recommended Architecture
Illustrative ExampleThe target pattern keeps the component supportable after release.
| Layer | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| React UI | Small components with clear props and accessible controls |
| Service layer | PnPjs and Graph calls isolated behind typed service modules |
| Configuration | Environment-aware settings outside component logic |
| Release | Versioned package, validation checklist, and handoff notes |
Delivery Priorities
Illustrative ExampleThe review ends with a practical order of work.
| Priority | Action | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Permission and Graph scope review | Approval-ready permission summary |
| 2 | Service layer refactor | Maintainable data access boundary |
| 3 | Deployment documentation | Release and rollback notes |
| 4 | Accessibility and browser validation | Production-readiness evidence |
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