Reference and Code Data Architecture Template
Documenting reference data and code tables that maintain consistency of lookups, classifications, and enumerations across systems
The Reference and Code Data Architecture template provides a structured approach to documenting reference data and code tables that maintain consistency of lookups, classifications, and enumerations across systems.
Template Sections
This template includes 6 sections.
Reference Data Overview
Describe the scope of reference data managed, the classification of reference data types, and the governance model
Reference Data Distribution Diagram
Diagram section
Reference Data Catalogue
Document each reference data set: its name, purpose, number of entries, change frequency, authoritative source, and the...
Reference Data Change Governance
Define the governance process for reference data changes: approval workflow, impact assessment, testing requirements,...
Reference Data Principles
State the principles: single authoritative source, no local copies unless cached with expiry, all changes versioned,...
Reference Data Risks
Document risks: inconsistent reference data across systems, stale cached copies, uncoordinated changes, and missing...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Reference Data Overview | Rich Text | Describe the scope of reference data managed, the classification of reference... |
| Reference Data Distribution Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Reference Data Catalogue | Data Dictionary | Document each reference data set: its name, purpose, number of entries, change... |
| Reference Data Change Governance | Governance Checklist | Define the governance process for reference data changes: approval workflow,... |
| Reference Data Principles | Principle | State the principles: single authoritative source, no local copies unless... |
| Reference Data Risks | Risk | Document risks: inconsistent reference data across systems, stale cached... |
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