Reference architecture

A reference architecture is in computer science, a reference model for a class of architectures.

The reference architecture can be used as model pattern - be considered for the class of architectures to be modeled - ie an ideal typical model.

The following claims, which has to fulfill an architecture by Vitruvius, apply especially to a reference architecture:

  • Useful ( utilitas )
  • Robust ( firmitas ) - thus permanent, temporary or less stable,
  • Graceful or beautiful ( venustas ).

Reference architectures, there are, for example, the classes

  • Portal Software
  • Data warehouse system
  • Federated Database System
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