Time-Based Evolution View Template
Visualising how the architecture has changed and will change over months or years
The Time-Based Evolution View template provides a structured approach to visualising how the architecture has changed and will change over months or years.
Template Sections
This template includes 6 sections.
Evolution Narrative
Describe the key phases of architectural evolution, the drivers for each change, and the overall trajectory
Past Architecture State
Diagram section
Current Architecture State
Diagram section
Future Architecture State
Diagram section
Evolution Timeline
Define the key milestones in the architectural evolution: what changed when, what is changing now, and what will change...
Evolution Risks
Document risks to the planned evolution: budget constraints, skill gaps, technology obsolescence, and the risk of...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution Narrative | Rich Text | Describe the key phases of architectural evolution, the drivers for each... |
| Past Architecture State | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Current Architecture State | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Future Architecture State | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Evolution Timeline | Timeline | Define the key milestones in the architectural evolution: what changed when,... |
| Evolution Risks | Risk | Document risks to the planned evolution: budget constraints, skill gaps,... |
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