Nick Rozanski, Eoin Woods.
Software Systems Architecture: working with stakeholders using viewpoints and perspectives.
Addison Wesley. 2005
With this book you will learn how to
• Design an architecture that reflects and balances
the different needs of its stakeholders
• Communicate the architecture to stakeholders
and demonstrate that it has met their requirements
• Focus on architecturally significant aspects of design,
including frequently overlooked areas such as performance, resilience, and location
• Use scenarios and patterns to drive the creation and validation of your architecture
• Document your architecture as a set of related views
• Use perspectives to ensure that your architecture exhibits
important qualities such as performance, scalability, and security
The architectural viewpoints and perspectives presented in the book also provide a valuable long-term reference source for new and experienced architects alike.
Whether you are an aspiring or practicing software architect, you will find yourself referring repeatedly to the practical advice in this book throughout the lifecycle of your projects.
A supporting Web site containing further information can be found at www.viewpoints-and-perspectives.info