The article clarifies the distinction between architecture and implementation in the context of information technology, arguing that architecture consists of the descriptive representations necessary for creating complex objects, while implementation is the physical realization of that architecture. It emphasizes that without a well-defined architecture, organizations struggle to manage complexity and change effectively, and it advocates for a structured approach to enterprise architecture that mirrors established practices in engineering and manufacturing.
Year published: 2019
URL: http://www.eiminstitute.org/architecture-architecture-architecture/