Software Architectures (CS-701) - Important Questions

Describe various software development life cycle models and discuss their issues and challenges.

Explain the software architecture business cycle in detail with a suitable diagram.

What is microservices architecture and how does it differ from monolithic architecture?

Explain the REST architecture, its architectural constraints, and its use in RESTful web services.

What is an Architecture Description Language (ADL)? Explain its features and role with suitable examples.

Discuss the role of UML in software architecture and describe the various UML diagrams used.

Explain the Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method (ATAM), its phases/steps, with example.

Explain the Attribute Driven Design (ADD) method for software architecture, including its steps and illustration.

Define and describe Active Reviews for Intermediate Design (ARID) with its characteristics.

Explain the life-cycle view of architecture design.

What are software components and connectors? Explain with suitable examples.

Explain pipes and filters architecture in detail.

Write short/brief notes on RMI / Java RMI and CORBA.

What are the principles of sound software architecture documentation?

Explain the software documentation package using the seven-part template.