TOGAF Diagrams Library
This repository contains a curated set of clear and practical visual diagrams that illustrate key concepts, phases, and structures of the TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) standard.
It is designed to support architects, analysts, and students who want to understand or communicate TOGAF using a set of self-contained, high-quality reference visuals.
Diagrams Overview
1. TOGAF ADM Cycle Diagram
Purpose: Shows the Architecture Development Method (ADM) lifecycle with all phases (Preliminary, A–H, Requirements).
- Visually highlights flow and iteration.
- Ideal for introducing the entire TOGAF process.
- 🔍 View ADM Cycle Diagram
2. Enterprise Continuum & Architecture Repository
Purpose: Explains the relationship between architecture types and solution types.
- Highlights how assets evolve from generic to specific.
- Shows the architecture repository as a storage/governance structure.
- 🔍 View Enterprise Continuum Diagram
3. Capability Assessment & Maturity Models
Purpose: Helps assess whether an organization is ready to conduct architecture work.
- Includes capability areas (skills, tools, governance).
- Provides visual scoring levels.
- 🔍 View Capability Assessment Diagram
4. Stakeholder Map with Views and Concerns
Purpose: Match stakeholders to viewpoints and architectural concerns.
- Includes stakeholder roles.
- Maps each role to their key interests.
- 🔍 View Stakeholder Map
5. Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs) vs. Solution Building Blocks (SBBs)
Purpose: Clarify the distinction and show how ABBs transform into SBBs.
- Shows abstract-to-concrete transition.
- Provides real-world examples (e.g., CRM, ETL tools).
- 🔍 View ABB vs SBB Diagram
6. Architecture Content Framework
Purpose: Illustrate the core elements of the TOGAF Content Metamodel.
- Shows deliverables, artifacts, and building blocks.
- Defines relationships between content types.
- 🔍 View Content Framework Diagram
7. Architecture Governance Model
Purpose: Define governance structures and responsibilities.
- Includes architecture board, review processes, escalation flows.
- Adds governance KPIs and scope.
- 🔍 View Governance Model Diagram
Contribution
Suggestions or corrections are welcome via issues or pull requests.
License
MIT License
Created and maintained by Nelson Ambrose. Contributions and feedback welcome.