List of software architecture styles and patterns

An architectural pattern is a general, reusable solution to a commonly occurring problem in software architecture within a given context. Architectural patterns are often documented as software design patterns.

Catalog of architectural patterns

• Three-tier
• Multilayered architecture
• Hierarchical pattern
• Model-view-controller
• Microkernel
• Blackboard pattern
• Sensor-controller-actuator
• Presentation–abstraction–control

Catalog of architectural styles

Structure

• Component-based
• Monolithic application aka "Big Ball of Mud" style
• Layered
• Pipes and filters

Shared memory

• Data-centric
• Blackboard
• Rule-based

Messaging

• Event-driven aka implicit invocation
• Publish-subscribe
• Asynchronous messaging

Adaptable systems

• Plug-ins
• Microkernel
• Reflection
• Domain specific languages

Distributed systems

• Client-server (2-tier, 3-tier, n-tier exhibit this style)
• Shared nothing architecture
• Space based architecture
• Object request broker
• Peer-to-peer
• Representational state transfer (REST)
• Service-oriented