Software Architect's Handbook

Phases of the ADM

The architecture development method consists of multiple phases. There is a preliminary phase in which the organization prepares for a successful software architecture implementation. After this preliminary phase, there are eight phases to the process:

Each phase continuously checks with requirements to ensure that they are being met. Organizations can modify or extend the process to meet their needs, and it is usable with the deliverables of other frameworks if it is decided that those deliverables are more suitable.