The quantitative partner of the Architecture Definition Document, setting out measurable criteria any implementation has to meet to conform with the architecture.
Also called ARS.
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Terms in this definition
- Architecture Definition Document
A key deliverable bringing together the main architecture artifacts across the four domains for every relevant state: baseline, transition and target. It sets out, in qualitative terms, what the architect intends.
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