Let us define Artifacts
What is an artifact? And what is the difference between an artifact and an architecture artifact (archifact)?
Artifact Definition
An Artifact is a (unique) structure, tool, object, element, or component defined, designed, or created by man that requires craftsmanship.
Artifacts also can be documentation products, such as text documents, diagrams, spreadsheets, briefing slides, or videos.
Artifacts Overview
An architecture description is a collection of artifacts documenting an architecture.
Archifacts
Archifacts (Architecture Artifacts) are special architecture-related Entity Classes. Archifacts are entity classes, but often, they are not part of your system or solution design, yet they need, refer to, use, or require your system or solution design.
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