Quality drives Architecture
The arc42 quality model: a working reference for specifying quality goals, comparing approaches, and grounding them in established standards.
- Quality Characteristics Find the right term: definitions, aliases, related qualities, linked standards. 189 entries, 33 aliases
- Example Requirements Specify measurable targets: scenarios with context, triggers, acceptance criteria. 147 examples
- Solution Approaches Choose architectural tactics: patterns and practices that enable specific qualities. 42 approaches, 30 aliases
Interactive map
The quality graph
Qualities, dimensions, requirements, and standards as a connected model. Use the graph when relations matter more than alphabetic lookup.