From Template to Module: Packaging Golden Paths
Templates are a starting point. Modules are product capabilities: schema + implementation + guardrails + docs + run. That’s how you scale adoption without snowflakes.
Many platform efforts start with templates. That’s good—but it rarely scales.
Why?
- templates drift,
- teams copy-paste,
- conventions become implicit,
- security is added later.
The shift: template → module
A template is “some code you can copy”.
A module is a product capability:
- A clear interface (schema)
- Implementation (IaC/CI templates)
- Guardrails (policies + validations)
- Documentation (what/why/how)
- Run readiness (runbooks + observability baselines)
This packaging is what makes golden paths adoptable.
How to design a good module interface
Good schemas are:
- small,
- opinionated defaults,
- explicit constraints.
If the schema is a dumping ground of knobs, you recreate cognitive load.
Versioning is non-negotiable
Without versioning, teams fork. With versioning, teams converge.
The platform team can ship improvements while keeping compatibility.
Conclusion
Argy’s vision is a catalog of modules that turns your toolchain into a governed self‑service.
Want to go deeper?
- Read the docs: Building Modules
- Browse real outcomes: Use cases
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