Task 10: Maintain the Architecture and Its Representations 289
e project schedule and work breakdown structure (WBS) do not contain time for •
any further architectural work.
As the architecture and design continue to evolve, the architectural representations •
become obsolete and inconsistent with them.
e architectural representations lose their value.•
e return on the very large investment made in the architecture is lost.•
e architecture loses integrity.•
e architectural representations are no longer useful and become shelfware.•
Mitigations. − To avoid or mitigate the negative consequences of this pitfall:
Ensure that architecture maintenance is part of the up-front plans and budget.•
Ensure that both managers and architects underst ...