Software Design Process Models

Design as search. Design spaces. Design state, goal structure, generative design operations, early quantitative evaluations, control of design process. Basic models of design (transformational, plan/architecture driven). Relationship to other life-cycle activities.

Terms

• Module: a collection of classes
• Subsystem: a collection of classes with an interface
• Design window: the time, which design decision have to be made
• Service: the operation in common purpose, offered by a subsystem

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