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Architectural Decisions as a Creative Process

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Why is it more accurate to think of architectural design as a series of decisions rather than a sequence of activities?

Correct Answer

Because the activities within the process depend on the type of system, the architect's background, and the specific requirements — making it inherently creative rather than procedural

Explanation

Architectural design is a creative process. The activities within it depend on the type of system being developed, the background and experience of the system architect, and the specific requirements. It is therefore more useful to think of architectural design as a series of decisions to be made rather than a fixed sequence of activities.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 10th edition


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