Software Architect's Handbook

Communicating the architecture to others

The results of the architecture design allows you to communicate the software architecture to others. There will be a variety of people who will potentially be interested in the design of the architecture.

The design will also improve cost and effort estimates since it influences what tasks will be required for implementation. Understanding the nature of the work that lies ahead and what types of tasks will be needed to complete the project will assist project managers with their planning. Being able to estimate cost, effort, and the quality attributes that will be met is also useful for project proposals.