Software Architect's Handbook

Step 5 – Conduct the review

This step of the process is when the review takes place. Reviewers are assigned to the review and then a presentation of the module being reviewed is made. The reviewers then conduct their reviews, including the completion of the questionnaires. Sufficient time must be allotted so that the review can be completed properly.

Once the reviews are complete, a meeting is held between the reviewers and the designers. The designers can read the complete questionnaires and use the meeting as an opportunity to communicate with the reviewers and clarify any questions. The end result of the final step is to modify the architecture artifact, if necessary, based on any points made during the review.