iSAQB® Architecture Assessment (ARCEVAL)
Analyzing architectures and making them comprehensible (CPSA Advanced Level)
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Machine Learning Engineer
In this training course, you will learn about various methods for systematically evaluating software architectures, including the Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method (ATAM) and Decision-Centric Architecture Review (DCAR). While ATAM helps to systematically identify architectural decisions and evaluate them in terms of their impact on quality characteristics, DCAR focuses on the targeted analysis and documentation of decision-relevant aspects. In addition, other established evaluation methods will be presented to provide you with a broad methodological repertoire for different application scenarios.
Basic concepts of software architecture assessment:
- Understanding the fundamentals of architectural goals and quality characteristics.
- Differentiate between evaluation methods and approaches.
Requirements in architecture evaluation:
- Collect and document quality scenarios.
- Select architectural views according to requirements.
Procedure for evaluation:
- Apply ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method).
- Analyze and document risks and trade-offs.
Follow-up work and evaluation of results:
- Integrate assessment results into iterative processes.
- Use communication tools effectively to share results.
Evaluation of existing system(s) (or parts thereof):
- Use metrics to evaluate actual architectures.
- Use tools to check architecture implementation.
Examples of software architecture evaluation:
- Conduct scenario-based workshops.
- Analyze realistic valuation inputs and results.
Requirements:
- You should have basic knowledge of software architectures (views, concepts, decisions).
- Ideally, you have experience in creating and maintaining architectures.
- Knowledge of typical challenges in architectural design will make it easier for you to get started.
- Experience in evaluating architectural quality and dealing with stakeholders is helpful.
- You should understand and be able to apply quality requirements and constraints.
Technical requirements:
There are no special requirements for the training environment, as the exercises take place using cloud- and web-based tools such as Miro, Draw.io, and platforms such as Jupyter or HuggingFace. All that is needed here is a stable and sufficiently fast internet connection.
- You will learn proven methods for evaluating software architectures and applying them to specific project situations.
- You understand the relationship between software quality, architectural decisions, and their impact.
- You can collect and document quality scenarios and use them for architecture assessments.
- You will acquire practical skills for conducting scenario-based workshops and applying techniques such as ATAM or DCAR.
- You will learn to evaluate existing systems and their architecture in terms of their implementation and quality.
- You will develop skills to effectively communicate evaluation results and understand their impact on iterative development processes.
Your advantages at a glance:
- Improved architectural quality: Early detection of risks and clear evaluation of quality characteristics.
- Efficient collaboration: Clear communication and involvement of relevant stakeholders.
- Flexibility and transparency: Iterative approaches enable rapid adjustments and informed decisions.
- Visual collaboration through, for example, whiteboarding
- High level of interactivity through customized exercises and breakout rooms
- Ideal trainer support even in the breakout rooms
Credit points for CPSA-A certification:
With the ARCEVAL training course, you will earn 20 methodological credit points according to the iSAQB Advanced Level Program.
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