March 2025
Intermediate to advanced
546 pages
14h 40m
English
Content preview from Fundamentals of Software Architecture, 2nd Edition
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Appendix. Discussion Questions
Chapter 1: Introduction
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What are the four dimensions that define software architecture?
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What is the difference between an architecture decision and a design principle?
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List the eight core expectations of a software architect.
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What is the First Law of Software Architecture?
Chapter 2: Architectural Thinking
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Name three criteria for determining whether a decision is more about architecture or more about design.
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List the three levels of knowledge in the knowledge triangle and provide an example of each.
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Why is it more important for an architect to focus on technical breadth rather than technical depth?
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What are some of the ways of maintaining your technical depth and remaining hands-on as an architect?
Chapter 3: Modularity
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Describe the difference between modularity and granularity, and provide an example of each.
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What is the difference between coupling and cohesion?
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What does the term connascence mean?
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What is the difference between static and dynamic connascence?
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What is the strongest form of connascence?
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What is the weakest form of connascence?
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Which is preferable within a code base: static or dynamic connascence?
Chapter 4: Architecture Characteristics Defined
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What three criteria must an attribute meet to be considered an architecture characteristic?
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What is the difference between an implicit characteristic and an explicit one? Provide an example of each.
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Provide an example of an operational characteristic. ...
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