Task: Document Architectural Decisions |
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Make and document architectural decisions. |
Disciplines: Architecture |
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Purpose
The purpose of this task is to:
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Ensure that there is a single, authoritative source for communicating key decisions made about the architecture
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Record the rationale and reasoning behind each decision
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Maintain the overall architectural integrity of the solution by ensuring that all decisions are consistent with
each other
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Ensure that the same issues are not addressed more than once because the resolution was "forgotten".
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Relationships
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Main Description
Steps
State issue or problem
Clearly state the problem or issue. Obtain agreement from the appropriate stakeholders on your statement of the problem. |
Consider alternatives
Build a list of alternative solutions to the problem or issue.
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Make decision and provide rationale
Select the best option from the alternatives. For decisions with far-reaching implications, review it with key
stakeholders before finalizing it.
Clearly state the rationale for making the decision.
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Document decision
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