Iteration: Elaboration Iteration [1...n]

This iteration template defines the activities (and associated roles and work products) performed in a typical iteration in the Elaboration phase.

Extends: Elaboration Phase Iteration

Description	Work Breakdown Structure	Team Allocation	Work Product Usage

Relationships

Parent Activities	Elaboration Phase

Description

Most activities during a typical iteration in Elaboration phase happen in parallel. Essentially, the main objectives for Elaboration are related to better understanding the requirements, creating and establishing a baseline of the architecture for the system, and mitigating top-priority risks.

The following table summarizes the Elaboration phase objectives and what activities address each objective:

Elaboration phase objectives and activities

Phase objectives	Activities that address objectives
Get a more detailed understanding of the requirements	Identify System Goals and Requirements
Design, implement, validate, and baseline an architecture	Design Architecture Components Design System Dynamics Develop Solution Increment Test Solution
Mitigate essential risks, and produce accurate schedule and cost estimates	Plan and Manage Iteration

Properties

Event Driven
Multiple Occurrences
Ongoing
Optional
Planned
Repeatable

Alternatives

There will be iterations when projects risks are being addressed by creating software, but they may not be architecturally significant. In this case, Develop Solution Increment will be performed outside the context of the architecture. For the most part, Develop Solution will be performed in the context of Develop the Architecture during the Elaboration phase.

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