Archetype

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An archetype identifies a reusable architectural pattern for a defined domain context.

Within the FX Demo Reference Architecture, an archetype provides a stable basis for organizing conceptual models, Logical Models, platform-independent models, Platform-Specific Models, implementation guidance, profiles, examples, and conformance expectations.

An archetype differs from a single implementation. It describes recurring architectural meaning, structure, obligations, and relationships across a family of related systems.

reusable architectural pattern for a defined domain context

Adapted for the FX Demo Reference Architecture

An archetype provides the organizing basis for architecture reuse within a domain family.

In the FX Demo Reference Architecture, archetype classification uses ecosphere, ecosystem, and domain levels.

The Financial Systems Archetype organizes architecture content for financial systems.

The Foreign Exchange domain specializes in the Financial Systems Archetype for foreign exchange information exchange, policy-governed release, jurisdictional constraints, evidence, and implementation profiles.