Software Architecture Flashcards

Flashcards for reviewing Software Architecture concepts.

Software Architecture

The design process for identifying subsystems and their communication framework.

Architectural Design

An early stage of system design that links specification and design, identifying major components and communications.

Architecture in the Small

Concerned with the architecture of individual programs and their components.

Architecture in the Large

Concerned with the architecture of complex enterprise systems distributed over different computers.

Stakeholder Communication (Architecture)

Architecture serves as a focus for discussion among system stakeholders.

System Analysis (Architecture)

Architecture allows analysis of whether a system meets its non-functional requirements.

Architectural Representations

Often documented using simple block diagrams showing entities and relationships.

Box and Line Diagrams

Abstract diagrams useful for communicating with stakeholders and project planning.

Architectural Models

Facilitate discussion about system design and document designed architectures.

Architectural Design Decisions

Common decisions affecting non-functional characteristics during system development.

Architecture Reuse

Leveraging similar architectures in the same domain to reflect domain concepts.

Architectural Patterns

Capture the essence of an architecture and can be instantiated in different ways.

Architectural Views

Different perspectives for designing and documenting a system's architecture.

4 + 1 View Model

Includes logical, process, development, and physical views, related by use cases.

Architectural Pattern Definition

Stylized description of good design practices, tested in different environments.

MVC Pattern

Separates presentation and interaction from system data using Model View Controller.

Layered Architecture

Organizes systems into layers, each providing a set of services.

Repository Architecture

Manages all data in a central repository accessible to all system components.

Client-Server Architecture

Distributes data and processing across servers and clients.

Pipe and Filter Architecture

Functional transformations process inputs to produce outputs in a pipeline.

Transaction Processing Systems

Interactive systems for remotely accessing and modifying database information.

Web-Based Information Systems

Systems using web browsers for user interfaces, such as e-commerce platforms.

Language Processing Systems

Translate texts from one language to another and execute instructions.

Lexical Analyzer

Converts input language tokens into an internal form.

Syntax Analyzer

Checks the syntax of the language being translated.