| Definition |
Information architecture is the organization, labeling, navigation, and structure of information so people can find and use it effectively.
Information Architecture is a Web or Internet foundation concept used to describe how online resources, websites, users, clients, and services relate to one another.
Information Architecture is an Enterprise Architecture concept used to describe, govern, and evolve business, application, data, technology, and solution structures across an organization.
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| Context & Usage |
In documentation, information architecture shapes navigation, taxonomy, topic hierarchy, search facets, and content relationships. It is especially important for large documentation portals and knowledge bases.
Technical and nontechnical stakeholders use this concept when discussing how websites, browsers, servers, addresses, and online services work together.
Related concepts include World Wide Web.
Additional Resource: MDN Web Docs Glossary.
This concept helps architects document current state, plan target state, govern standards, and make technology decisions traceable to business needs.
Related concepts include Enterprise Architecture.
Additional Resource: The Open Group TOGAF Standard.
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| Categories |
Technical Writing and Documentation, Knowledge Management and Content Governance, Web, Database, Cloud, and DevOps Technologies, Enterprise Applications, CRM, and Contact Center Systems
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