Architecture Repository

Wikimedia systems architecture

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Mission
Our mission is to architect:
 * a modern platform
 * that can serve collections of knowledge and information,
 * created from multiple trusted sources,
 * to nearly-infinite product experiences and other platforms.

Exploring this repository
I want to:
 * get an overview of our system
 * understand architectural best practices
 * add a product or platform
 * enhance or improve the system
 * see what you are working on
 * learn more about architecture practices

Narrative examples

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Capabilities

 * Read & Learn
 * Move knowledge into a mind


 * Engage
 * Share and discuss knowledge everywhere


 * Discover
 * Lead a seeker of information to the information


 * Serve - Distribute
 * Distribute predictably-structured knowledge to products and platforms


 * Create
 * Create and change knowledge

Architecture practice
The Wikimedia Architecture Team works with Product and Technology teams to deliver conceptual artifacts such as models, workshops, diagrams, strategic recommendations, and prototypes that move the system towards its highest-value goals.

Decision making
Technical decision forum and decision records

Core team
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