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Software architecture doc templates

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Architecture Overview DeckCloud Architecture DocumentSoftware Architecture Document
FormatPresentationDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Slides and PowerPointGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length10 slides8 pages8 pages
StyleModernMinimalModern

What a software architecture doc should cover

Architecture overview of a system. That is the job of the 3 templates on this page, and each one takes a different angle on it.

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Compare Architecture Overview Deck, Cloud Architecture Document, and Software Architecture Document, all 8 to 10 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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Where should I start with a software architecture doc?

Start with Architecture Overview Deck: Explain how a system fits together, one idea per slide, so new engineers and reviewers share the same picture. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Cloud Architecture Document.

How long is a software architecture doc?

The templates here are 8 to 10 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Which apps can I use for a software architecture doc?

Yes. These software architecture doc templates work in Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word. All 3 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

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