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What is the primary purpose of requirement gathering in the software development life cycle?
What is the primary purpose of requirement gathering in the software development life cycle?
Which phase follows the completion of requirement gathering in the software development life cycle?
Which phase follows the completion of requirement gathering in the software development life cycle?
What is a key concern when an experienced developer makes design decisions?
What is a key concern when an experienced developer makes design decisions?
During the implementation phase, what is typically done?
During the implementation phase, what is typically done?
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What type of documentation would be essential after defining requirements for an e-commerce platform?
What type of documentation would be essential after defining requirements for an e-commerce platform?
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In what scenario would the maintenance phase be necessary?
In what scenario would the maintenance phase be necessary?
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Which option best describes the concept of technical skills as it applies to software design?
Which option best describes the concept of technical skills as it applies to software design?
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What should be determined during the planning for testing phase?
What should be determined during the planning for testing phase?
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What is a fundamental characteristic of Microservices Architecture?
What is a fundamental characteristic of Microservices Architecture?
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In a Layered Architecture, which layer typically manages user interactions with products?
In a Layered Architecture, which layer typically manages user interactions with products?
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What does a Pipe-and-Filter architecture utilize to process data?
What does a Pipe-and-Filter architecture utilize to process data?
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Which UML diagram is used to illustrate how objects interact in a time sequence?
Which UML diagram is used to illustrate how objects interact in a time sequence?
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What is a primary benefit of using an Object-Oriented Approach in software architecture?
What is a primary benefit of using an Object-Oriented Approach in software architecture?
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Which type of testing ensures that individual modules function correctly?
Which type of testing ensures that individual modules function correctly?
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In UML, what does a one-to-many relationship imply?
In UML, what does a one-to-many relationship imply?
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Which architectural style is characterized by dividing tasks between clients and servers?
Which architectural style is characterized by dividing tasks between clients and servers?
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When deploying a mobile banking application, which phase is concerned with releasing to an app store?
When deploying a mobile banking application, which phase is concerned with releasing to an app store?
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In a Main-Program-Subroutine architecture, what is the primary disadvantage of this structure?
In a Main-Program-Subroutine architecture, what is the primary disadvantage of this structure?
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Study Notes
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Software engineering is the systematic process for creating reliable, scalable, and maintainable software, applying engineering principles for functionality, efficiency, and user satisfaction.
- Key activities include:
- Requirement Gathering: Identifying stakeholder needs and project goals. (Example: Airline ticketing system needs booking, payment, and seat selection).
- Design: Architecting the system based on requirements. (Example: Layered architecture with presentation, business logic, and database layers).
- Implementation (Coding): Translating designs into code. (Example: Writing a 'validatePayment()' function in Java or Python).
- Testing: Verifying the system for bugs and defects. (Example: Testing login functionality with valid and invalid credentials).
- Maintenance: Updating, enhancing, and fixing software post-deployment. (Example: Adding support for new payment methods like Apple Pay).
Requirements
- Requirements come from:
- User Needs: Direct input from stakeholders/customers.
- Industry Standards: Adherence to standards like ISO or GDPR.
- Client Demands: Specific requests unique to a project.
Subsequent Steps After Requirements
- System Design: Creating diagrams and architecture to outline system structure.
- Implementation Strategy: Defining tools, programming languages, and frameworks.
- Planning for Testing: Determining test strategies (e.g., unit tests, system tests).
- Resource Allocation: Assigning roles to developers, testers, and stakeholders. (Example: E-commerce platform designs order processing workflows using UML diagrams, choosing Python with Django, implementing unit tests for the shopping cart module).
Software Design Concepts
- Experience is crucial in software design:
- Technical Skills: Choosing best algorithms, tools, and technologies.
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Finding solutions to constraints.
- Trade-Off Knowledge: Balancing design considerations like performance vs. security. (Example: Experienced banking app developer prioritizes security over performance using a layered architecture).
- Learn from similar systems:
- Google: Microservices for scalability.
- Netflix: Content delivery with regional servers.
- Spotify: Modular architecture for playlists and streaming.
Architectural Styles
- Layered Architecture: Organizes software into layers (e.g., Presentation, Business Logic, Data Access).
- Pipe-and-Filter Architecture: Data flows sequentially through components (e.g., Compiler System - Lexer, Parser, Evaluator).
- Microservices Architecture: Independent services forming a system (e.g., Netflix - User Service, Recommendation Service, Streaming Service).
- Client-Server Architecture: Divides tasks between clients and servers (e.g., Web browsers interacting with servers).
Software Architecture
- Definition: Software architecture blueprints system structure, components, interactions, and design rationale.
- Components: Subsystems/modules with defined interfaces.
- Connectors: Communication pathways between components (e.g., APIs).
- Configuration: Arrangement of components and connectors.
- Example (Pipes and Filters): Input data broken into tokens (Lexer), tokens into structure (Parser), execution (Evaluator), error handling.
Design Choices and Approaches
- Main-Program-Subroutine Architecture: Hierarchical structure (e.g., Calculator program).
- Object-Oriented Approach: Encapsulates data and methods into classes (e.g., File management system - FileManager,User,Logger).
UML Diagrams
- Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams visually represent system components, relationships, and workflows.
- Class Diagram: Describes classes, attributes, methods, and relationships. (Example: Product class with attributes like productID, name, price, methods like getProductDetails(), applyDiscount()).
- Sequence Diagram: Shows object interactions over time. (Example: User logging in).
Multiplicity in UML
- One-to-One: A User has one profile.
- One-to-Many: A Teacher manages many students.
- Many-to-Many: Students enroll in multiple courses, and courses have many students.
Testing
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Types of Testing:
- Unit Testing: Tests individual modules.
- Integration Testing: Verifies data flow between modules.
- System Testing: Tests the complete system against requirements.
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Web Testing:
- Functional Testing: Tests features (login, search).
- Compatibility Testing: Ensures website works on different browsers.
- Performance Testing: Simulates many users.
- Security Testing: Prevents attacks (SQL Injection, XSS).
Deployment and Maintenance
- Deployment Example (Mobile Banking App): Development, testing, release to App Store, maintenance to fix bugs and enhance features.
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This quiz covers the key stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirement gathering, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. Understand the systematic process that ensures the creation of reliable and scalable software through engineering principles. Test your knowledge on definitions, examples, and practices in software development.
