Architecture Quote by Barry Boehm
“If a project has not achieved a system architecture, including its rationale, the project should not proceed to full-scale system development. Specifying the architecture as a deliverable enables its use throughout the development and maintenance process.”
About This Quote
A project lacking a documented system architecture should not advance to full development.
In simple terms: No architecture, no full development.
Document architecture first.
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When to use this quote
- software projects
- IT initiatives
- product design
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Questions to Reflect On
- Why is architecture essential?
- How can you enforce this practice?
Skipping architecture can cause costly rework later.