A Practical Approach to the Formulation and Use of Architecture Principles

Abstract

This paper describes an approach and accompanying process for the development and use of architecture principles. In doing so, it builds on earlier work in which we defined the concept of architecture principle itself. The approach presented in this paper is based on a combination of experiences gathered from practice, as well as a synthesis of past work and other sources from both academia and industry, including standards such as TOGAF. The approach is practical in the sense that it provides more detail on how to develop architecture principles than offered by other source. Also, it shows the 'magic' involved in how to translate drivers to architecture principles.