# About arc42

arc42, the template for documentation of software and system architecture.

Template Version: Latest

Created, maintained and © by Dr. Peter Hruschka, Dr. Gernot Starke and contributors.

See [https://arc42.org](https://arc42.org).

## What is arc42?

arc42 is a template for documenting software architectures. It provides a comprehensive structure for capturing all aspects of a system's architecture in a consistent and understandable way.

## Why use arc42?

- Provides a proven structure for architecture documentation
- Helps communicate architecture decisions to stakeholders
- Ensures completeness and consistency
- Is free and open source