===== Architecture =====
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**Architecture** is the defining and structuring of a solution that meets technical and operational [[ddsf:public:guidebook:06_append:glossary:r:requirement|requirements]]. Software architecture optimizes attributes involving a series of decisions, such as security, performance and manageability. These decisions ultimately impact application quality, maintenance, performance and overall success.

Source: [[https://www.techopedia.com/definition/24596/software-architecture| Architecture (techopedia) ]]


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