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title: Design Standards Template
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## Context and Usage

This template will help you create design standards for your organization. Standards covered include naming conventions, data management, automations, integrations artificial intelligence, user experience and application lifecycle management.

Learn more about creating design standards in [Well-Architected - Operational Excellence](/docs/architect/well-architected/guide/operational-excellence.html)