Software Architect's Handbook

Step 6 – Experiment planning

In this step, any experiments that the team feels are necessary are planned. The purpose of an experiment may be to resolve an issue uncovered during the architectural review, to gain a greater understanding of one or more architectural drivers, or to improve elements and modules of the design before they are committed to the overall architecture.

Experiment planning includes solidifying the goals of the experiment, estimating the level of effort, and assigning the resources that will be needed.