Software Architecture Design Reasoning: A Case for Improved Methodology Support

@article{Tang2009SoftwareAD,
  title={Software Architecture Design Reasoning: A Case for Improved Methodology Support},
  author={Antony Tang and Jun Han and Rajesh Vasa},
  journal={IEEE Software},
  year={2009},
  volume={26},
  pages={43-49}
}
This paper presents the capturing and recording of reasoning behind software architecture design to encourage architects to more carefully consider design decisions and better support future maintenance. 
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