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ARC-1: Modular Design

Summary​

ARC-1 encourages Make.com scenarios and n8n workflows to be organized into clear responsibilities instead of growing into one large, hard-to-change path. FlowBeacon uses this policy to point teams toward designs that are easier to understand, test, maintain, and break into cleaner units when needed.

Severity: Medium · Category: Architecture · Platforms: Make.com, n8n

What FlowBeacon Reviews​

  • Whether an automation appears to mix too many unrelated responsibilities in one place.
  • Whether larger designs show signs of decomposition, delegation, or clear handoff points.
  • Whether the structure supports safe changes without affecting everything around it.

Why This Matters​

  • Modular automations are easier to update without creating side effects.
  • Clear boundaries reduce debugging time and onboarding effort.
  • Smaller, focused units are easier to govern and approve.

If This Policy Is Flagged​

  1. Break large automations into smaller units with one primary purpose each.
  2. Separate intake, processing, enrichment, and notification steps where that improves clarity.
  3. Define handoff points so changes in one part do not force changes everywhere else.
  4. Re-run the evaluation after the automation has a clearer structure.

Why Users Care​

  • Teams can move faster because changes become safer to make.
  • External consultants can deliver solutions that are easier for internal teams to own.
  • Governance improves when architecture reflects clear business boundaries.