10 Questions
What is the essence of software architecture?
It is a set of principal design decisions about a system
When are the principal design decisions traditionally made?
After requirements & during design phase
Who is mainly responsible for making the principal design decisions?
Mainly Architects/Designers
How many architects/architectures can a software application have?
More than one (could the design decisions conflict)
Where is software architecture contained within a software engineering development cycle?
Not contained in a phase within the software engineering development cycle
True or false: Every software application has only one architecture.
False
True or false: Software architecture is limited to the design phase within a software engineering development cycle.
False
True or false: The principal design decisions for software architecture are mainly made after the requirements phase.
False
True or false: Software architecture is a characterization of the peripheral aspects of the application.
False
True or false: Software architects/designers are the only ones responsible for making the principal design decisions for software architecture.
False
Study Notes
Fundamentals of Software Architecture
- Every software application has an architecture.
- A software application can have more than one architect/architecture, which can lead to conflicting design decisions.
Definition of Software Architecture
- Software architecture refers to a set of principal design decisions made about a system.
- It is a characterization of the essence and essentials of the application.
When are Principal Design Decisions Made
- Traditionally, principal design decisions are made after the requirements gathering phase and during the design phase.
- However, software architecture decisions can be made throughout the development activities, not limited to just the design phase.
Who Makes Principal Design Decisions
- The primary individuals responsible for making principal design decisions are architects and designers.
- However, others may also be involved in the decision-making process.
Test your knowledge of software architecture in SWE 6653 with this quiz on Chapter 2: Reorientation of Software Engineering. Explore the fundamental understandings about architecture and assess your understanding of the role of software architecture.
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