Secure Software Systems

Architecture Views or Models

One of the challenges with architecture is that many things need to be considered that it becomes hard to view everything from all perspectives at once. Trying to capture everything into a single drawing or plan creates a chaotic, cramped document that loses focus. Architectural views are used to focus attention on key elements of the architecture, often as seen from different perspectives. We see the same thing in building architecture. No single drawing shows everything. External perspectives show the outside of a house; floor plans show aspects of the interior; wiring and utility plans provide yet other views. The same approach is use for software systems design. In creating the architecture, there will be multiple ...