Architectural pattern

An architectural pattern in software is a standard design in the field of software architecture. The concept of a software architectural pattern has a broader scope than the concept of a software design pattern. Software architectural patterns address various issues in software engineering, such as computer hardware performance limitations, high availability and minimization of business risk. Some architectural patterns have been implemented within software frameworks.

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Definition

Even though an architectural pattern conveys an image of a system, it is not an architecture as such. An architectural pattern is rather a concept that solves and delineates some essential cohesive elements of a software architecture. Countless different architectures may implement the same pattern and thereby share the related characteristics. Furthermore, patterns are often defined as something "strictly described and commonly available". For example, layered architecture is a call-and-return style, when it defines an overall style to interact. When it is strictly described and commonly available, it is a pattern.

Examples

Here is a list of Architecture Patterns, Design Patterns, and Solution Patterns in the Application and Information Architecture Domains.

Sub-Domain Area Architecture Pattern Name Design Patterns Solution Patterns Related Patterns
Data Integration/SOA
  • One-Way
  • Synchronous Request/Response
  • Basic Callback
  • Claim Check
Data Architecture
  • Custom Applications Databases
  • Packaged Application Databases
  • ETL
  • EAI
  • SOA
Business Intelligence
  • Transactional Reporting
  • Operational Reporting
  • Analytical Reporting
  • Transactional Reporting Data Access
  • Operational Reporting Data Access
  • Analytical Reporting Data Access
  • Analytical Dashboard Data Access
  • Operational Dashboard Data Access
  • Data Mining
  • ETL
  • EAI
  • TDS
  • Operational Data Store
  • Datamart
Master data management
  • Master Data Hub
  • Master Data Replication
  • Master Data Services
  • Master Data Synchronization
Data Modeling
  • Modeling Standards
  • Naming Conventions

Some additional examples of architectural patterns can be accessed below:

See also

Book: Enterprise Architecture
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References

Avgeriou, Paris; Uwe Zdun (2005). "Architectural patterns revisited:a pattern language". 10th European Conference on Pattern Languages of Programs (EuroPlop 2005), Irsee, Germany, July.  Buschmann F., Meunier R., Rohnert H. & Sommerlad P. & Stal M. (1996). Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture: A System of Patterns. John Wiley & Sons. http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471958697.html.  Bass L., Clements P., Kazman R. (2005). Software Architecture in Practice: Second Edition. Addison-Wesley.