Phases of the architecture development method
As TOGAF is mostly used by VLEs, an ADM will suffice for smaller firms. Iteration during requirements phases is common in agile projects. In most cases, business requirements are elicited and clarified beforehand without you having to define them and understand them clearly. ADM has 10 phases, as outlined here. The TOGAF documentation on Open Group’s website provides a complete overview of TOGAF’s approach and descriptions of each phase, identifying its objectives, inputs, steps, and outcomes.
Preliminary phase – framework and principles
An organization’s preliminary phase is concerned with defining where, what, why, who, and how the architecture is done within that particular enterprise. It addresses the enterprise definition and helps you identify key drivers and elements. It also allows you to determine the requirements for the architecture and define the architectural principles that will perform any...
