Alternative architecture frameworks

Question 1

What are the main concepts of the 4+1 framework?

Answer 1

Distinction between
- logical view
- development view
- process view
- physical view

all positioned around application scenarios

Question 2

In 4+1 describe the logical view

Answer 2

• considers system from functional perspective
• i.e. top-level class diagrams

Question 3

In 4+1 describe the development view

Answer 3

• addresses system from development perspective
• e.g. using UML component diagrams

Question 4

In 4+1 describe the process view

Answer 4

• similiar to iSAQB runtime view

Question 5

In 4+1 describe the physical view

Answer 5

• addresses mapping of the software system to specific technical systems (as in deployment or infrastructure view)