Next Steps of the Elaboration Phase

Before exploring the technology landscape of the project, let's revisit the Unified Process. Figure 8-1 shows the process model, with the focus on the Elaboration phase.

Figure 8-1. Unified Process model: Elaboration phase

In this chapter we focus on the architecture activities within the Unified Process. In particular, the following workflows and activity sets are emphasized:

  • Analysis and Design: Define Candidate Architecture

  • Analysis and Design: Perform Architecture Synthesis

  • Analysis and Design: Refine the Architecture

  • Test: Design Test

A key artifact produced at this point in the project is the Software Architecture ...

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