Software Architecture Knowledge Management

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A software architecture reflects critical early design decisions that shape a system's development, deployment, and evolution, making effective architectural decision-making a significant challenge in software engineering. Knowledge management in this field involves capturing practical experiences and translating them into generalized architectural knowledge, facilitating communication with stakeholders throughout the software lifecycle. This book offers a concise overview of knowledge management within software architecture, emphasizing its importance for enhancing processes and products. It clarifies the role of knowledge management in software architecture and development. The text outlines various approaches currently utilized in software companies, as well as those from other domains and emerging academic developments. Following an introduction by the editors, contributions are organized into three sections: "Architecture Knowledge Management," "Strategies and Approaches for Managing Architectural Knowledge," and "Tools and Techniques for Managing Architectural Knowledge." Targeted at IT and software engineering professionals, particularly software architects and researchers, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of knowledge management's significance in improving software architecture processes. It also aids researchers in exploring the application of knowledge management approaches in industry and identifying