Run cost as architecture fitness function
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Architecture run cost is the actual cost for running a particular (cloud) configuration, including maintenance, etc. With the push for more cloud based solutions, it is important to have a good view on the cost of the choices that have to be, and have been made. A fitness function for run-cost should be used as a guide for choosing solutions, as these are directly impacting the customer.