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Architecture as Code

"Architecture as Code" (AasC) aims to devise and manage software architecture via a readable and version-controlled codebase, fostering a robust understanding, efficient development, and seamless maintenance of complex software architectures.

About this Working Group​

The Architecture as Code Working Group is a forum for the discussion and coordination of the Architecture as Code Manifest and its associated projects. The group is open to all interested parties, and we welcome contributions from all members of the community.

Objectives​

Maintain the Architecture as Code Manifest​

This Working Group is responsible for maintaining the Architecture as Code Manifest. The manifest is a collection of JSON schemas that defines the structure and content of a system architecture. The manifest is designed to be used as a single source of truth for the architecture of a system.

The manifest is split into a core schema, the key elements required to define a system architecture, and domains, which are supplementary schemas that provide additional context and capabilities for a specific domain of the architecture such as security, deployment, data, etc.

For more details on how the manifest is structured, please see the manifest documentation

Develop Architecture Capabilities​

In addition to the manifest, the working group also oversees the development of key capabilities. A capability is the implementation of a key feature to support the architecture community such as:

  • Design tools to enable easier generation of AasC specifications
  • Translators between the AasC manifest and other formats
  • Drift detection tools
  • Automated documentation generation

As this community is still in its infancy we are focusing on a few key capabilities to help evolve the manifest specification. To see what capabilities are currently being developed, to contribute or to propose additional capabilities please visit the Architecture as Code Repository.

Advocacy​

Raise awareness of the benefits and practicalities of Architecture as Code within the wider software development community. By engaging more professionals and organizations with this innovative approach to software design and architecture, we aim to advance the entire industry.

The Working Group invites those interested in helping define the future of software architecture. Software architects, developers, and DevOps professionals are all welcome to join us as we explore and define the possibilities in software design.

People​

The Working Group is organised by . . .

Yan Tordoff

Yan Tordoff - Morgan Stanley

Yan Tordoff is the Global Head of Architecture at Morgan Stanley, where he has worked in various roles since 2010. Having ignited his love of coding in the era of ZX Spectrums and Commodore Amigas, Yan went on to study Computer Science at Cambridge University. From there, he embarked on a technology career in various start-ups and larger financial institutions where he has been able to apply his hands-on engineering, architectural and transformational skills over the years.

As well as his MA from Cambridge, Yan is a Chartered IT Professional and Chartered Engineer.


Matthew Bain

Matthew Bain - Morgan Stanley

Matthew Bain leads Architecture, DevOps and Modernization for Securities Finance Technology at Morgan Stanley. He joined the firm in 2013 and has held various roles across the Institutional Securities Technology division. Matthew has been interested in computers since he was a child, starting from typing out BASIC programs from computer magazines on his brothers Acorn Electron and later deciding he knew how to fix his shorting laptop graphics card with a soldering iron, something that surprisingly worked.

Matthew studied Computer Science at Durham University and has worked in Technology across the Finance industry for over 20 years. Matthew is passionate about improving software development practices and driving speed, agility and resilience through a radical focus on process automation.

Meetings​

Meetings of the working group are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 11am Eastern / 16:00 UK, and are open to anyone who would like to participate.