What Are Models For?
Models are used for several purposes.
To capture and precisely state requirements and domain knowledge so that all stakeholders may understand and agree on them. Various models of a building capture requirements about the appearance, traffic patterns, various kinds of utility services, strength against wind and earthquakes, cost, and many other things. Stakeholders include the architect, structural engineer, general contractor, various subcontractors, owner, renters, and the city.
Different models of a software system may capture requirements about its application domain, the ways users will use it, its breakdown into modules, common patterns used in its construction, and other things. Stakeholders include the architect, ...
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