The Architecture Canvas is a ...

The OutSystems Architecture Canvas is a foundational framework specifically created to guide the design of application architecture. It proposes a three-layer structure (End-user, Core, and Orchestration) for organizing modules within an application portfolio. This layered approach promotes the correct abstraction and isolation of components, leading to increased reusability, easier maintenance, and better scalability. The Canvas serves as a visual and conceptual tool for architects and developers to create a sound, loosely coupled, and well-structured application landscape.

A. framework to support Architecture Conventions for Modules in Outsystems: While the Canvas helps enforce conventions by classifying modules into layers, its primary purpose is the overall architectural design, not just the conventions themselves.

C. framework to support Architecture Design Process in Outsystems: The Canvas is a framework used within the design process to structure the application architecture. It is not the entire process, which also includes steps like discovery and validation.

1. OutSystems. (n.d.). Designing the architecture of your OutSystems applications. OutSystems Documentation. Retrieved from https://success.outsystems.com/documentation/bestpractices/designingthearchitectureofyouroutsystemsapplications/

Reference Point: In the "The 3 Layer Canvas" section

the first sentence states: "The 3 Layer Canvas is a simple framework to design your application's architecture." This directly validates option B.

2. OutSystems. (n.d.). Validating your application architecture. OutSystems Documentation. Retrieved from https://success.outsystems.com/documentation/bestpractices/architecture/validatingyourapplicationarchitecture/

Reference Point: The introduction discusses the Architecture Canvas as the basis for a "sound architecture design

" reinforcing its role as a design framework rather than a process or a set of conventions.