A Comparative Analysis of Architecture Frameworks

Authors:
Antony Tang;Jun Han;Pin Chen
Affiliations:
Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia;Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia;DSTO C3 Research Centre, Canberra, Australia
Venue:
APSEC '04 Proceedings of the 11th Asia-Pacific Software Engineering Conference
Year:
2004

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Abstract

Architecture frameworks are methods used in architecture modeling. They provide a structured and systematic approach to designing systems. To date there has been little analysis on their roles in system and software engineering and if they are satisfactory. This study provides a model of understanding through analyzing the goals, inputs and outcomes of six Architecture Frameworks. It characterizes two classes of architecture frameworks and identifies some of their deficiencies. To overcome these deficiencies, we propose to use costs, benefits and risks for architecture analysis. We also propose a method to delineate architecture activities from detailed design activities.