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Viewpoint

A viewpoint defines conventions for constructing views addressing specific stakeholder concerns.

A reference model provides a standard taxonomy or structure for describing architecture in a domain or industry.

An architecture framework provides methods, structures, and guidance for creating and using enterprise architecture.

A meta-model defines the types of entities and relationships allowed in architecture models and repositories.

TOGAF is the Open Group’s widely adopted enterprise architecture framework centered on the Architecture Development Method.

The Architecture Development Method is TOGAF’s core iterative process for creating and evolving enterprise architecture.

The Zachman Framework organizes architecture artifacts in a matrix of perspectives and interrogatives.

ArchiMate is an open modeling language for describing enterprise architecture across business, application, and technology layers.

The Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework guides segment and agency architecture in U.S. government contexts.

DoDAF provides viewpoints and models for describing complex defense and mission-critical systems architectures.