Difference between revisions of "Architecture Quality Attributes"

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* Quality Attributes are best characterised via scenarios.

Revision as of 05:19, 20 March 2012

Intro

  • Qualities that must be accommodated in a systems architecture over and above basic functionality.
  • Categories of quality attributes:
    • Observable attributes. e.g:
      • Performance
      • Usability
      • Functionality
      • Security
      • Availability
    • Unobservable attributes. e.g:
      • Modifiability
      • Reusability
      • Testability
      • Portability
      • Certifiability
    • Business attributes.e.g:
      • Time to market
      • Overall cost
      • Longevity
      • Backward compatibility

Quality Attribute Scenarios

  • Meaningless to say System is modifiable, reusable etc. How do we justify it ?
  • Quality Attributes are best characterised via scenarios.