Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Software delivery & architecture · Working

Reference architecture

Also called: architecture blueprint

ELI5

A standard example of how a system can be structured.

Used in conversation

“The reference architecture guides partner implementations.”

Definition

A reusable model showing recommended components and relationships for a type of system.

Here “Reference architecture” means: A reusable model showing recommended components and relationships for a type of system.

Pitch context

You will see “Reference architecture” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches software delivery & architecture.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret software delivery & architecture without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

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