Artifacts #
What this step produces.
Technical Product Vision #
A description of how the product will be built and what technical approach it follows. It translates the business vision into technical terms.
Solution Scope #
A statement of the capabilities and boundaries of the solution: what it will and will not do. It prevents scope from being understood differently by different people.
System Architecture #
A structure of the system's main components, their responsibilities and how they connect. It guides design and shows where technical risks lie.
Techniques #
Techniques used in this step.
Stakeholder Map #
A diagram placing stakeholders by their influence and interest. It shows whom to involve closely and whom to simply keep informed.
Stakeholder Classification #
Grouping stakeholders by role, attitude or influence so that each group gets a suitable approach. It makes engagement planning practical.
System Architecture Definition #
Choosing the main components of the system and how they interact, then recording this as the architecture. It sets the technical shape of the solution.
Materials & Process Technology Selection #
Choosing the materials and the manufacturing or delivery processes that fit the requirements, cost and risk. It matters wherever the product is physical.