{"id":23111,"date":"2023-12-09T15:40:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T14:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/architectural-runway-in-safe-key-foundation-for-agile-success\/"},"modified":"2024-06-20T20:51:26","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T18:51:26","slug":"architectural-runway-in-safe-key-foundation-for-agile-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/en\/architectural-runway-in-safe-key-foundation-for-agile-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Architectural Runway in SAFe: The Key Foundation for Agile Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23111\" class=\"elementor elementor-23111 elementor-17269\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e721aa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9e721aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0471c17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0471c17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe\u00ae)<\/strong> incorporates a pivotal <strong>concept<\/strong>: the <strong>Architectural Runway<\/strong>. This term, vital for SAFe\u00ae professionals, refers to the pre-existing technical infrastructure necessary for the rapid development of new features.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding the Architectural Runway is crucial for anyone involved in SAFe projects as it enables agile and efficient delivery while ensuring systems remain flexible and maintainable over the long term.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we delve into this concept, offering examples, explaining its significance, and its role in enhancing the speed and success of scaled agile projects.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5beaac8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5beaac8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1309785 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1309785\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the Architectural Runway in SAFe\u00ae?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-717eb35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"717eb35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In SAFe, the <strong>Architectural Runway<\/strong> consists of the existing technical infrastructure and system components that support the integration of new functionalities without requiring a significant overhaul with each evolution.<\/p><p>It acts as a foundation for agile development, allowing teams to swiftly deliver features while maintaining the system&#8217;s flexibility and scalability. Just as a building&#8217;s solid foundations allow for the addition of extra floors without compromising the structure, the Architectural Runway provides a stable base upon which new features can be rapidly and safely developed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c28ce37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c28ce37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-Full-SAFe-6-poster-framawork-agile-300x202.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-22814\" alt=\"Illustration: Full SAFe 6.0 Framework Poster - Agile Implementation at Scale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-Full-SAFe-6-poster-framawork-agile-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-Full-SAFe-6-poster-framawork-agile-1024x689.png 1024w, https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-Full-SAFe-6-poster-framawork-agile-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-Full-SAFe-6-poster-framawork-agile-1536x1033.png 1536w, https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/illustration-Full-SAFe-6-poster-framawork-agile-2048x1378.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37d210a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37d210a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Imagine a SAFe train working on developing a mobile app or a website. Here&#8217;s an example of an Architectural Runway for this context:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Base Infrastructure:<\/strong> The SAFe train (ART) establishes a robust base infrastructure, including servers, databases, and scalable cloud services suited for the rapid deployment of application features.<\/li><li><strong>Security Framework:<\/strong> An integrated security framework from the start (Security by Design) to protect user data and transactions, crucial for mobile apps and websites.<\/li><li><strong>Reusable APIs and Services:<\/strong> Creation of reusable APIs and services (As-a-Service) that allow for easy integration and evolution of the application, facilitating the addition of new features without major overhaul<\/li><li><strong>Modular UI\/UX:<\/strong> Implementation of a modular and adaptable user interface for a consistent user experience across different devices and platforms.<\/li><\/ul><p>This example underscores the significance of a well-crafted Architectural Runway. With this solid foundation, development teams can confidently build new features. This modular and scalable base promotes agility and flexibility, avoiding heavy redesigns and focusing efforts on creating value aligned with business challenges.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff89636 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ff89636\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d56014 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1d56014\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e96eca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e96eca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Importance of the Architectural Runway<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d111a54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d111a54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Facilitating Agile Development<\/h3><p>The Architectural Runway is critical in SAFe as it enables rapid and reliable delivery of new features. Without it, teams may face significant delays, as they often need to rebuild or deeply revise the existing architecture to accommodate new user needs or business challenges.<\/p><h3>Supporting Flexibility and Maintenance<\/h3><p>A well-designed and maintained Architectural Runway provides a solid foundation for continuous development. It ensures that the necessary infrastructure is already in place for future features, thus reducing the risk of unexpected technical issues. This allows teams to remain agile and responsive to the changing demands of the market or the business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69b19ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"69b19ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/implementation-de-archtiectural-runway-en-pratique-train-SAFe-1024x347.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22813\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/implementation-de-archtiectural-runway-en-pratique-train-SAFe-1024x347.png 1024w, https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/implementation-de-archtiectural-runway-en-pratique-train-SAFe-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/implementation-de-archtiectural-runway-en-pratique-train-SAFe-768x260.png 768w, https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/implementation-de-archtiectural-runway-en-pratique-train-SAFe.png 1198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20fa91d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"20fa91d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5ddf5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b5ddf5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Construction and maintenance of the Architectural Runway<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ec29b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ec29b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Creating the Technical Infrastructure<\/h3><p>Building the Architectural Runway involves strategic planning and technical implementation. Architects <a href=\"https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/en\/role-of-the-sae-or-system-architect-in-an-safe-train\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(SAE or System Archtect\/Engineering<\/a>) and engineering teams work together to develop an infrastructure that can <b>support both current and future needs<\/b>.<\/p><p>This planning includes evaluating existing technologies, selecting new ones, and designing a <b>flexible, scalable architecture<\/b>.<\/p><h3>Continuous Investment<\/h3><p>A key aspect of the Architectural Runway is <strong>continuous investment<\/strong>. It&#8217;s not a one-time effort but an ongoing process that requires regular updates to remain relevant. Organizations need to allocate resources to maintain and enhance their infrastructure, ensuring it can support the rapid pace of changes in Agile development environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bcaddf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2bcaddf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/architectural-runway-safe-investissement-maintenance-1024x454.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22812\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/architectural-runway-safe-investissement-maintenance-1024x454.png 1024w, https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/architectural-runway-safe-investissement-maintenance-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/architectural-runway-safe-investissement-maintenance-768x340.png 768w, https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/architectural-runway-safe-investissement-maintenance.png 1329w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f117de5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f117de5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db8fc15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db8fc15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Integrating Architectural Runway into Agile Development<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9274e37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9274e37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Collaboration between teams and architects<\/h3>\n<p>Integrating the Architectural Runway into the Agile lifecycle requires close collaboration between <strong>development teams<\/strong> and <b>System Architects<\/b>. Architects provide guidance and advice, while Agile teams implement the necessary infrastructure during their development sprints. discover our article specifically written around the <a href=\"https:\/\/scrum-master.org\/en\/role-of-the-sae-or-system-architect-in-an-safe-train\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">role of System Architect\/Engineering in SAFe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Alignment with corporate objectives<\/h3>\n<p>The Architectural Runway must be aligned with the company&#8217;s <strong>long-term strategic objectives<\/strong>. This ensures that infrastructure investments support business initiatives and market requirements, while remaining adaptable to future changes.<\/p>\n<h3>Continuous Assessment and Adjustment<\/h3>\n<p>Regular evaluation of the Architectural Runway&#8217;s effectiveness is essential. Organizations need to review and adjust their infrastructure to ensure it keeps pace with the evolving needs of projects and teams.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c17eb5b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c17eb5b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c770a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c770a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21e9937 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21e9937\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In conclusion, the SAFe Architectural Runway is much more than a technical infrastructure. It&#8217;s an essential component that provides a solid, agile foundation for project development. It enables teams to focus on delivering value quickly, while ensuring the flexibility needed to adapt to changing requirements.<\/p><p><strong>This approach minimizes costly redesigns, optimizing efficiency and aligning development efforts with the company&#8217;s strategic objectives<\/strong>. The Architectural Runway is therefore a fundamental pillar that facilitates harmonious and efficient technical evolution, essential to the success of agile initiatives in a constantly evolving technological environment.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>To find out more about Architectural Runway in SAFe, please consult the official definition on the SAFe website <a href=\"https:\/\/scaledagileframework.com\/architectural-runway\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p><p><em>Copyright : SAFe\u00ae and Scaled Agile Framework\u00ae are registered trademarks of Scaled Agile, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe\u00ae) incorporates a pivotal concept: the Architectural Runway. This term, vital for SAFe\u00ae professionals, refers to the pre-existing technical infrastructure necessary for the rapid development of new features. 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