The Zachman Framework

The Zachman Framework is a widely recognized tool for organizing and structuring complex systems. It uses a 6x6 matrix that divides system architecture into:

• Rows: Representing different stakeholder perspectives, from planners and designers to implementers and users.
• Columns: Representing key questions (What, How, Where, Who, When, and Why), corresponding to data, function, network, people, time, and motivation.

Each cell in the matrix represents a unique model for the system.

Zachman Framework

Example:

• Planner’s view: High-level lists of system elements.
• Owner’s view: Business models showing relationships between elements.
• Designer’s view: Detailed logical models describing system requirements.