Architectural Runway

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While we must acknowledge emergence in design and system development, a little planning can avoid much waste.

James Coplien and Gertrud Bjørnvig, Lean Architecture for Agile Software Development

The Architectural Runway consists of the existing code, components, and technical infrastructure needed to implement near-term features without excessive redesign and delay. It provides the necessary technical foundation for developing business initiatives and implementing new Features and Capabilities. The architectural runway is one of the primary tools used to implement the Framework’s Agile Architecture strategy.

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