Architectural decisions are critical decisions regarding the architecture of a software system. They address significant architectural concerns and have a lasting impact on the design and quality of the system. These decisions are often documented to ensure traceability, facilitate communication among stakeholders, and guide future development and maintenance.
Architectural decisions can be categorized based on various aspects, such as their impact, scope, and the stage of the software development lifecycle at which they are made.
Structural Decisions
Concern the organization of the system components and their relationships.
Behavioral Decisions
Define how the system behaves in terms of control flow, data flow, and interactions.
Technological Decisions
Involve the selection of technologies, frameworks, and tools.
Process Decisions
Relate to methodologies, practices, and processes used in the development and maintenance of the system.
Quality Attribute Decisions
Address non-functional requirements such as performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
1.1. Architectural Decision Records (ADR)
1.2. Markdown Architectural Decision Records (MADR)
Architectural Decisions
Architectural decisions are critical decisions regarding the architecture of a software system. They address significant architectural concerns and have a lasting impact on the design and quality of the system. These decisions are often documented to ensure traceability, facilitate communication among stakeholders, and guide future development and maintenance.
1. Category
Architectural decisions can be categorized based on various aspects, such as their impact, scope, and the stage of the software development lifecycle at which they are made.
Structural Decisions
Behavioral Decisions
Technological Decisions
Process Decisions
Quality Attribute Decisions
1.1. Architectural Decision Records (ADR)
1.2. Markdown Architectural Decision Records (MADR)
1.3. Y-Statements
2. References