Work Product Descriptor (Artifact): Architectural Style Notebook
This artefact documents the decision made in the selection of the architectural style, as well as the implications of the choice.
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Description
Main DescriptionThis artefact captures the decisions made during the selection of an architectural style, pattern, or reference architecture for the system, the agents, or the interactions. It is a helpful tool to communicate the choices made and justify the decisions. It can also be a valuable tool for team members that were not involved in the decision process and for new members of the development team that try to grasp the work that has been done so far.
Brief Outline
  • Describe the choices considered and list appropriate references.
  • Mention the criteria that were used in the decision.
  • Outline how the candidates fulfill these criteria.
  • Justify the final choice.
  • Outline the implications this has for the architecture, the expected benefits, and the potential problems that might occur.
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