TOGAF's core components construct the strong fundamentals of this open architecture framework. It is depicted in the following diagram:
The preceding diagram shows the structure in a graphical overview format calling out the main components, which are briefed as follows:
Architecture Development Method (ADM) is a kind of circular flow chart aimed to building an enterprise-level architecture. It has a set of resources and the related governance to support the enterprise applications development.
The Architecture Content Framework uses the following three categories to describe the type of architectural work product within the context of use:
- Deliverables
- Artifacts
- Building blocks
Deliverables are the output of the project to be agreed and signed off by the enterprise stakeholders. Artifacts are represented as the content of the architectural repository of the firm. Building blocks are commonly represented as the reusable components of the enterprise platform.
As we know, architecture repository contains the enterprise designs, policies, framework, and so on. Enterprise Continuum is the method or mode to classify the repository content.
TOGAF 9 provides an Architecture Capability Framework that is a set of reference materials and guidelines to establish an architecture function or capability within an organization.