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Course Title: Mastering the Foundations of Software Architecture
Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices that underpin software architecture. Through detailed study and practical exercises, students will learn how to design, evaluate, and maintain software systems that meet specific requirements and are sustainable over their lifecycle. The curriculum covers design patterns, architectural styles, components and connectors, quality attributes, architectural decisions, stakeholder communication, and the integration of architecture with agile development methodologies. This course is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to make informed architectural decisions, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and adapt to evolving requirements and technologies.
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply key design patterns and architectural styles.
- Design modular and interchangeable components and connectors within a software system.
- Evaluate and optimize software systems based on quality attributes such as performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
- Make informed architectural decisions that balance technical constraints and business requirements.
- Communicate effectively the architectural design and decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Conduct architectural evaluations to ensure compliance with requirements and quality attributes.
- Integrate architectural practices within agile development methodologies to support continuous adaptation and improvement.
- Address ethical considerations in software architecture, including privacy, security, and societal impacts.
Course Structure:
- Week 1-2: Introduction to Software Architecture & Architectural Styles
- Week 3-4: Design Patterns in Software Architecture
- Week 5-6: Components, Connectors, and Configurations
- Week 7-8: Quality Attributes in Software Architecture
- Week 9-10: Architectural Decisions and Technology Selection
- Week 11: Stakeholder Communication and Documentation
- Week 12: Architectural Evaluation and Review
- Week 13-14: Software Architecture in Agile Environments
- Week 15: Ethical Considerations in Software Architecture
Target Audience: This course is ideal for software developers, system architects, project managers, and anyone interested in the principles and practices of software architecture.
Prerequisites: Participants should have a basic understanding of software development processes and principles. Prior experience in software development or design is beneficial but not required.
Assessment Methods:
- Quizzes and exams to test theoretical knowledge
- Practical assignments and projects to apply concepts in real-world scenarios
- Peer reviews and group discussions for collaborative learning and feedback
Certification: Upon completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Foundations of Software Architecture, acknowledging their expertise in the fundamental concepts and practices of software architecture.
- Professor: Pedro Martins