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Architecture design

Q: What is the definition of software architecture?

The fundamental organization of a system, Embodied in its components , Their relationship to each other and the environment, And the principles governing its design and evolution.

Q: What are the motives for software architecture?

Improved understanding because of a higher level abstract specification Vehicle for communication among different stakeholders because of common abstract specification Coping with evolution Guides the software development process Provides gross level reuse Supports the organization of development project

Q: What are the notations for context diagrams?

System depicted in the center as a circle . External entities depicted as various shapes and lines depicting interactions connecting the entities as appropriate.

3 important questions on Architecture design

What is the definition of software architecture?

The fundamental organization of a system,
Embodied in its components,
Their relationship to each other and the environment,
And the principles governing its design and evolution.

What are the motives for software architecture?

Improved understanding because of a higher level abstract specification
Vehicle for communication among different stakeholders because of common abstract specification
Coping with evolution
Guides the software development process
Provides gross level reuse
Supports the organization of development project

What are the notations for context diagrams?

System depicted in the center as a circle.
External entities depicted as various shapes and lines depicting interactions connecting the entities as appropriate.