![]() SAFe architecture roles span architectural domains It’s often the case that more than one architect is required to ensure sufficient knowledge and prevent architecture decisions from bottlenecking teams. Figure 1 illustrates all the skills architects need to make technical decisions. These architects regularly collaborate across and among levels to ensure alignment and address issues and concerns as they arise. SAFe defines three architect roles: Enterprise, Solution, and System, which address these concerns at their respective levels ( Portfolio, Large Solution, and Essential). Collaborating Design with Architect Roles They also create the environment for decentralized decision-making ( Principle #9) by defining and communicating the architectural vision and strategy and then collaborating with and coaching the teams who build it. Before committing to a specific design, Agile architects use fast learning cycles ( Principle #4) to explore alternatives ( Principle #3) and arrive at the optimal solution. While all apply, three are particularly relevant to architecture. ![]() SAFe’s Lean-Agile Principles inform Agile architecture practices. Takes a systems view across the entire value stream.Balances emergent and intentional design.Avoids overhead and delays associated with phase-gate and BDUF methods.Evolves while supporting the needs of current users.To support the continuous flow of value through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline, Agile architecture: Architects communicate the need for these ongoing technical objectives in clear business terms. They continually invest in legacy modernization initiatives and identify where to refactor, eliminating bottlenecks. Agile architects lead this process by supporting just enough Architectural Runway to support evolving business needs. This optimization enables the company to achieve its goal of continually delivering value in the shortest sustainable lead time. Agile architects support business alignment by optimizing the architecture to support the value stream end-to-end. The architecture of a system can either accelerate or impede the ability to provide frequent, independent releases that allow the business to meet its objectives. It enables designing for testability, deployability, and releaseability, supported by rapid prototyping, domain modeling, and decentralized innovation. It avoids the overhead and delays associated with the start-stop-start nature and large-scale redesign inherent in phase-gate processes and Big Design Up Front (BDUF).Īgile architecture supports Agile development practices through collaboration, design simplicity, and balancing intentional and emergent design. ![]() This approach embraces the DevOps mindset, allowing the architecture to evolve continuously while supporting current users’ needs. Note: This article is part of Extended SAFe Guidance and represents official SAFe content that cannot be accessed directly from the Big Picture.Īgile Architecture is a set of values, practices, and collaborations that support a system's active, evolutionary design and architecture. Coplien, Lean Architecture Agile Architecture While we must acknowledge emergence in design and system development, a little planning can avoid much waste.
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