An augmented reality (AR) development system includes computer hardware including an AR system and a development server. The development server is configured to perform identifying a plurality of microservices to be deployed into an architecture, at least one integration layer in the architecture, and at least one application programming interface (API) layer in the architecture. The AR system is configured to perform generating a first visualization of the architecture that includes: a plurality of representations respectively corresponding to the plurality of microservices to be deployed in the architecture and a plurality of distinct and visually identifiable locations that respectively correspond to a unique combination of a specific API layer and a specific integration layer; receiving an indication for modifying a placement of one of the plurality of microservices within the first visualization; and generating a second visualization of the architecture based upon the indication.