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Author:   Peter Eeles ,  Peter Cripps ,  Grady Booch
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Addison-Wesley Educational Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.90cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.614kg
ISBN:  

9780321357489

ISBN 10:   0321357485
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   06 August 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword xvii Preface xix Acknowledgments xxiii About the Authors xxv Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Applying the Process 2 The Process in Brief 2 Scope 8 Summary 8 Chapter 2: Architecture, Architect, Architecting 9 Architecture 9 Architect 21 The Benefits of Architecting 35 Summary 40 Chapter 3: Method Fundamentals 43 Key Concepts 43 Method Content 46 Process 50 Summary 59 Chapter 4: Documenting a Software Architecture 61 The End Game 62 Key Concepts 64 Viewpoints and Views 65 Models 72 Characteristics of an Architecture Description Framework 75 An Architecture Description Framework 81 The Software Architecture Document 87 Summary 88 Chapter 5: Reusable Architecture Assets 89 Sources of Architecture 89 An Architecture Asset Metamodel 90 Asset Types 94 Attributes of an Architecture Asset 103 Other Reuse Considerations 106 Summary 106 Chapter 6: Introduction to the Case Study 107 Applying the Process 107 Scope of the Case Study 110 Application Overview 115 The YourTour Vision 118 Summary 123 Chapter 7: Defining the Requirements 125 Relating Requirements to Architecture 128 Functional and Non-Functional Requirements 130 Techniques for Documenting Requirements 131 Applying the Process 132 Understanding the Task Descriptions 133 Define Requirements: Activity Overview 134 Task: Collect Stakeholder Requests 136 Task: Capture Common Vocabulary 141 Task: Define System Context 143 Task: Outline Functional Requirements 149 Task: Outline Non-Functional Requirements 156 Task: Prioritize Requirements 160 Task: Detail Functional Requirements 164 Task: Detail Non-Functional Requirements 171 Task: Update Software Architecture Document 174 Task: Review Requirements with Stakeholders 175 Summary 176 Chapter 8: Creating the Logical Architecture 179 Moving from Requirements to Solution 182 How Much Logical Architecture? 185 Applying the Process 188 Create Logical Architecture: Activity Overview 188 Task: Survey Architecture Assets 192 Task: Define Architecture Overview 194 Task: Document Architecture Decisions 200 Task: Outline Functional Elements 204 Task: Outline Deployment Elements 222 Task: Verify Architecture 228 Task: Build Architecture Proof-of-Concept 232 Task: Detail Functional Elements 234 Task: Detail Deployment Elements 245 Task: Validate Architecture 251 Task: Update Software Architecture Document 256 Task: Review Architecture with Stakeholders 258 Summary 260 Chapter 9: Creating the Physical Architecture 261 Moving from Logical to Physical Architecture 263 Applying the Process 265 Creating the Physical Architecture: Activity Overview 266 Task: Survey Architecture Assets 269 Task: Define Architecture Overview 270 Task: Document Architecture Decisions 273 Task: Outline Functional Elements 274 Task: Outline Deployment Elements 289 Task: Verify Architecture 292 Task: Build Architecture Proof-of-Concept 293 Task: Detail Functional Elements 294 Task: Detail Deployment Elements 296 Task: Validate Architecture 300 Task: Update Software Architecture Document 301 Task: Review Architecture with Stakeholders 301 Summary 302 Chapter 10: Beyond the Basics 303 The Architect and the Project Team 303 The Architect and External Influences 313 Architecting Complex Systems 318 Summary 330 In Conclusion: A Note from the Authors 331 Appendix A: Software Architecture Metamodel 333 Definition of Metamodel Terms 335 Appendix B: Viewpoint Catalog 339 Stakeholder Summary 340 Basic Viewpoints 341 Cross-Cutting Viewpoints 344 View Correspondence 347 Appendix C: Method Summary 351 Roles 351 Work Products 354 Activities 356 Tasks 356 Phases 362 Appendix D: Architectural Requirement Checklist 365 Functional Requirements 366 Usability Requirements 366 Reliability Requirements 367 Performance Requirements 367 Supportability Requirements 368 Constraints 368 Glossary 373 References 379 Index 385

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“The role of software architect has really come into its own in the last few years and is now recognized as a key determinant of project success. However, even today there is little common understanding of how to do the job: analyze requirements, understand concerns, evaluate alternatives, and construct and document an architectural description that is fit for purpose. Eeles and Cripps have filled this gap in their useful and practical book. The material is clearly and simply laid out, and follows a logical progression from inception through delivery, with tasks and work products clearly explained and illustrated using a real-world case study. This is a vital handbook for everyone from brand new architects to seasoned professionals.” —Nick Rozanski, coauthor of Software Systems Architecture “If you need a thorough and authoritative reference for a complete software architecture process, then look no further. Peter Eeles and Peter Cripps have produced a definitive guide and reference to just such a process. Being precisely defined using a metamodel, illustrated with a realistic case study, and clearly related to key standards such as UML, RUP, and IEEE 1471, the process presented in this book provides a valuable guide for those developing software architectures for large projects. I have no doubt that it will become a valued reference for many software architects.” —Eoin Woods, coauthor of Software Systems Architecture “Eeles and Cripps distill years of experience into a single guide that helps the reader understand not just what architects produce, but how they produce it. The Process of Software Architecting is a very practical guide filled with lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid. Practicing architects will want to refer to it as they hone their skills, and aspiring architects will gain key insights that otherwise could take painful years of experience to acquire.” —Bob Kitzberger, program director, Strategy, IBM Software Group “For most of my career in this field, software architecture has had the feel of being a black art that only a select few gurus and wizards had a talent for. This book follows on from industry best practice and a wealth of author experience to bring solutions architecture into the realms of being a true engineering discipline. Now I have a real guide I can pass on to new practitioners, a guide that embodies what used to require years of trial and error.” —Colin Renouf, enterprise architect and technology author, vice chairman, WebSphere User Group, UK

The role of software architect has really come into its own in the last few years and is now recognized as a key determinant of project success. However, even today there is little common understanding of how to do the job: analyze requirements, understand concerns, evaluate alternatives, and construct and document an architectural description that is fit for purpose. Eeles and Cripps have filled this gap in their useful and practical book. The material is clearly and simply laid out, and follows a logical progression from inception through delivery, with tasks and work products clearly explained and illustrated using a real-world case study. This is a vital handbook for everyone from brand new architects to seasoned professionals. --Nick Rozanski, coauthor of Software Systems Architecture If you need a thorough and authoritative reference for a complete software architecture process, then look no further. Peter Eeles and Peter Cripps have produced a definitive guide and reference to just such a process. Being precisely defined using a metamodel, illustrated with a realistic case study, and clearly related to key standards such as UML, RUP, and IEEE 1471, the process presented in this book provides a valuable guide for those developing software architectures for large projects. I have no doubt that it will become a valued reference for many software architects. --Eoin Woods, coauthor of Software Systems Architecture Eeles and Cripps distill years of experience into a single guide that helps the reader understand not just what architects produce, but how they produce it. The Process of Software Architecting is a very practical guide filled with lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid. Practicing architects will want to refer to it as they hone their skills, and aspiring architects will gain key insights that otherwise could take painful years of experience to acquire. --Bob Kitzberger, program director, Strategy, IBM Software Group For most of my career in this field, software architecture has had the feel of being a black art that only a select few gurus and wizards had a talent for. This book follows on from industry best practice and a wealth of author experience to bring solutions architecture into the realms of being a true engineering discipline. Now I have a real guide I can pass on to new practitioners, a guide that embodies what used to require years of trial and error. --Colin Renouf, enterprise architect and technology author, vice chairman, WebSphere User Group, UK

Author Information

Peter Eeles (UK), Executive IT Architect at IBM Rational Software, has spent much of his career architecting and implementing large-scale, distributed systems. He currently assists organizations in adopting the Rational Unified Process and the IBM Software Development Platform. He is coauthor of Building J2EE Applications with the Rational Unified Process and Building Business Objects. Peter Cripps (UK) is a Senior IT Architect in IBM Global Business Services. He specializes in applying component and service-based development techniques, and propagating superior architecture practices throughout IBM. He was recently involved in the development of the IBM Unified Method Framework.

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