Open source · 12 languages · since 2005
All you ever need for your software architecture.
Construct, communicate and document. Proven and pragmatic. Takes the pain out of documentation.
Template
The arc42 skeleton for architecture docs — you fill it with your decisions.
Training
Mastering Software Architectures — prepares for the iSAQB Foundation certification.
What is arc42?
arc42 is based on practical experience with many systems across domains — information and web systems, real-time and embedded, business intelligence and data warehouses. It gives you a template for the documentation and communication of software and system architecture.
- Supports arbitrary technologies and tools — nothing to install.
- Process-agnostic, and especially well-suited to lean and agile teams.
- Open source and free of charge, in commercial and private settings — see the license.
There is plenty to learn from, too: browse our books, articles, talks and videos →.
Architecture trainings
Learn arc42 and modern software architecture straight from its creators — iSAQB-certified Foundation trainings, on-site and remote. Upcoming dates:
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Latest
- The Hungarian translation of arc42 is now available — thanks to László Séra!
- Our merchandising shop is online: T-shirts, hoodies and other arc42-branded goodies.
- Software Architecture Foundation is ideal preparation for the iSAQB certification.
- Even more worked examples in arc42 by Example, Volume 2: Embedded Systems & IoT.