Software Architecture Fundamentals

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In the MVC architecture, which component processes data after receiving a request from the View?

View

Database

Model

Controller (correct)

What is an advantage of the MVC architecture?

It is difficult to debug

Development of the application becomes fast (correct)

It is hard to understand

It is only suitable for small applications

What is a disadvantage of the MVC architecture?

Easier to debug the application

It is hard to understand (correct)

Faster development of the application

Easier to update the application

What is a characteristic of the Client-server Architecture?

It can be implemented on a single computer Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a client in the Client-server Architecture?

Gmail Web Interface Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a server in the Client-server Architecture?

Gmail Server Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a server in the Client-server Architecture?

To provide specific services such as printing Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a client in the Client-server Architecture?

To call on services provided by the server Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why evaluating an architectural design is difficult?

Because the true test of an architecture is how well the system meets functional and non-functional requirements when it is in use Signup and view all the answers

What do application product lines typically have in common?

A core architecture with variants that satisfy particular customer requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Model in the MVC architecture?

To interact with the database and perform CRUD operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of systems in the same domain?

They have similar architectures that reflect domain concepts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the View in the MVC architecture?

To handle user interface and render data Signup and view all the answers

What is an architectural pattern or style?

A generic architecture that can be instantiated in different ways Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to evaluate an architectural design?

By comparing it against reference architectures or generic architecture patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Controller in the MVC architecture?

To control the flow of the application and handle user input Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Architectural Design Decisions

Systems in the same domain often have similar architectures that reflect domain concepts
Application product lines are built around a core architecture with variants that satisfy particular customer requirements
Architectural patterns or 'styles' capture the essence of an architecture and can be instantiated in different ways

Evaluating Architectural Design

Evaluating an architectural design is difficult because the true test of an architecture is how well the system meets functional and non-functional requirements when it is in use
One way to evaluate is by comparing the design against reference architectures or generic architecture patterns

The Model-View-Controller (MVC) Architecture

The Model works directly with the database and does not deal with user interface or data processing
The View is the User Interface and contains HTML, CSS, JS, XML, or other markup languages to create a beautiful user interface
The Controller processes data after receiving a request from the View and before updating the database with the Model

Advantages and Disadvantages of MVC Architecture

Advantages:
- Fast development of the application
- Easy for multiple developers to collaborate and work together
- Easier to update the application
- Easier to debug as we have multiple levels properly written in the application
Disadvantages:
- Hard to understand the MVC architecture
- Must have strict rules on methods

The Client-Server Architecture

A distributed system model which shows how data and processing is distributed across a range of components
Can be implemented on a single computer
Set of stand-alone servers which provide specific services such as printing, data management, etc.
Set of clients which call on these services
Network which allows clients to access servers
Example: Gmail is a real client-server application, where the client is the Gmail Web Interface and the server is the Gmail Servers

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This quiz covers the basics of software architecture, including design decisions, patterns, and evaluation. Test your knowledge of architectural design principles and practices.