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Answer the following questions:Complete the following sections:Development ProcessesSummarize the development processes that are currently used in the organization.Describe the development methodology and processes that you would recommend for the organization. These might be similar to the processes already in use if you justify them.Add the subtitle: ArchetectureExplain how the selection of an architectural design would impact the type of development process that is used in the organization.Describe how a specific architectural design would support the recommended development methodology.Justify your selection of an architecture based on the benefits of the architecture when matched to the selected development methodology.Architectural Strategy Describe the primary systems of the organization.Include an analysis of the core system requirements that identify the need for scalability, adaptability, security, dependability, or other key requirements.Select and describe an architectural strategy that will support the primary system requirements that were identified in the previous step.Support your selection of an architectural strategy with an analysis of how the strategy will support each of the core system requirements that were identified in the previous step. shirish_cs644_ip1.docx Unformatted Attachment Preview Running head: SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE STRATEGY Software Architecture Strategy Shirish Bhatnagar Colorado Technical University CS644-2001A-01 January, 15th 2020 1 SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE STRATEGY 2 Table of contents Description .................................................................................................................................................... 3 Software Architecture Evaluation ................................................................................................................. 3 Knowledge management and communication .......................................................................................... 4 Design reasoning and decision making ..................................................................................................... 5 Documentation .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Conceptual integrity .................................................................................................................................. 5 Ease of dealing with recurring errors ........................................................................................................ 5 Quality ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Cost-saving ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Agile development .................................................................................................................................... 6 Waterfall development .............................................................................................................................. 6 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................ 7 References ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE STRATEGY 3 Description Trex is an ICT solutions firm that was founded in 2004 in San Jose, California. The company has been in operation ever since, with over 10,000 clients, and 2,000 employees who are continuously multiplying. For the two decades, Trex has been offering consultancy services and developing some of the most recognized and reliable technology applications for the financial industry. This helps the financial industries grow, adapt and share the company’s financial technology expertise. The key business areas for Trex include; trading platforms, intricate software development plans, and IT consultancy. For this reason, the Trex company has been facing inefficiency in software development since the current strategy that’s been in use has been termed as inefficient. This has made the company lose some of the loyal clients in recent days. Software Architecture Evaluation While reviewing the organization’s software design practices, it was discovered that the currently used designs were incapable of delivering successful output since it was not well documented. Also, the design strategy did not encompass various vital processes in the documentation. In the finance industry, software systems are usually complicated. However, the systems need to be fast, reliable and error-free. This ensures that the clients have a positive experience while anticipating business and technology issues that can derail projects. In Trex company, the traditional methodologies used were uncomfortable for the developers, which made the systems inefficient. For instance, the old software development strategies did not have the option for error reporting, which made it difficult for troubleshooting to be successfully done in SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE STRATEGY 4 time. The financial systems were also not very easy to use. Ease of use in systems helps in winning clients since the systems provide seamless services that align with clients’ needs and lifestyles. Also, the systems did not have features that provide professional support to clients on time. This led to time wastage and projected derailment since the clients had to wait for up to two days or more for the software engineers to fix the problems. Moreover, the old systems did not support integrations with other tools and systems which do not enhance and optimize clients businesses. The reliability of Trex company systems was, therefore limited. This made some clients look for financial technology solutions elsewhere, hence leading to decreased returns for Trex company. The IT department revised the old strategies and came up with structural changes that would ensure the company regains its lost glory. This could be done by implementing a strategy that was suitable for a nontechnical audience. The recommended solutions were collected from system engineers, managers, clients and other employees at Trex. This was done by surveys, face-to-face interviews, and filling of online forms. The strategy that was easier for a nontechnical audience was an agile approach. This is because the approach adopts collaborative preparation, evolutionary progress, early conveyance, constant enhancement, and inspires a supple response to variation (Karimov, 2016). The data collected was found to prove that some software development activities could benefit from using software development architecture strategies. They include; Knowledge management and communication Since a software engineer doesn’t operate in isolation, they get inputs, requirements, and design contexts from stakeholders. Software development architecture strategies make it easier to find, communicate, and retain knowledge. SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE STRATEGY 5 Design reasoning and decision making It entails gathering, articulating strategy decision hitches, finding resolution options and assessing processes before making verdicts. Software development strategies make it easier to make decisions efficiently. Documentation Software development strategies help in recording the design created during the software construction course. If the software development strategy is implemented, positive outcomes would be seen in various ways such as; Conceptual integrity This means that if a strategy is implemented efficiently, the architecture of the system will represent an overall vision of what it should do and how it should do it. This ensures that the system development process goes according to the architecture strategy, thus preserving conceptual truthfulness. Ease of dealing with recurring errors Software architecture designs have developed various ways of addressing recurring concerns. Using a software architecture strategy ensures that these recurring concerns are efficiently solved using minimal resources. Quality The architecture of a software system is further strictly related to its superiority qualities such as error tolerance, ability to be compatible, dependable, maintainable etc. (Clements & Kazman, 2012). SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE STRATEGY 6 Cost-saving Software planning is a way to control peril and expenses in multifaceted IT projects. Software development planning strategy helps to reduce risks and chances of failure. The IT department also found that two architectural frameworks could be suitable for the Trex company. They are; Agile development The reasons for finding this framework suitable is because it has values like consideration of entities and relations over processes and tools, working software over extensive documentation, customer collaboration over contract negotiation, retorting to change over following a plan (Marick, 2001). Agile development ensures client fulfilment by early and constant conveyance of systems parts, delivering software regularly, sustainable development, simplicity or ease of use, and unceasing devotion to procedural quality and good design. Waterfall development The waterfall model is suitable for the Trex company since the breakdown of project processes into stages ensures efficiency, where the steps depend on the deliverables of the preceding one and match the speciality of tasks. The model also offers a planned approach as it advances linearly through distinct, straightforwardly clear and reasonable stages, and is therefore easily understandable. Additionally, this model also provides effortlessly distinguishable markers in the development process. The model has phases, namely prerequisite gathering, viability study, strategy, coding, testing, setting up, and conservation. The advantage of this model is that the product quality obtained is excellent. Secondly, the initial investment is less since the testing team SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE STRATEGY 7 is hired once the coding is complete. Lastly, there is a significant amount of documentation, unlike in agile methodology. Conclusion After carefully analyzing the two methodologies, the agile method was found to be the best and most suitable framework for software architecture development. This is because the agile model is best for long term projects, which are the most common in the Trex company. Secondly, in agile methodology, there is a better quality of development, unlike in the waterfall model where the quality is average. Thirdly, the agile method provides much flexibility, unlike in the waterfall model. Lastly, there is a high level of involvement between clients and users, unlike in the waterfall model. SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE STRATEGY 8 References Clements, P. & Kazman, R. (2012). Software Architecture in Practice, Third Edition. Boston: Addison-Wesley. ISBN 978-0-321-81573-6 Karimov, M. (2016). The Importance of Software Architecture Planning. [online] Upwork. Available at: https://www.upwork.com/hiring/development/the-importance-of-softwarearchitecture-planning-during-development/ [Accessed 13 January 2020] Marick, B. (2001). Agile Alliance. Manifesto for Agile Software Development. Retrieved 13 January 2020. ... Purchase answer to see full attachment