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descriptionLanguage: en
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# Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method (ATAM)

- Type: architecture evaluation method
- Group: Design
- Placement: Design / Qualities and decisions
- [Source](<https://sei.cmu.edu/library/the-architecture-tradeoff-analysis-method/>)

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Evaluate architectural decisions against quality scenarios, identifying risks and trade-offs between competing system qualities.

## Relationships

- provides rationale for: [Architecture Decision Records](/practices/adr/en.md) (support)
- may deepen: [Design Review / Request for Comments](/practices/designreview/en.md) (support)
- may build on scenarios from: [Quality Attribute Workshop (QAW)](/practices/qaw/en.md) (support)
- provides architectural risks for: [Software Risk Management](/practices/risk/en.md) (support)

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