software architecture validation

Assess the overall architecture for alignment with system requirements and goals

Verify if the architecture is scalable and can handle expected future growth

Evaluate the architecture's ability to support desired system performance

Check if the architecture promotes modularity and reusability of components

Assess the architecture's flexibility to accommodate changes and updates

Evaluate if the architecture adheres to commonly accepted design patterns and principles

Verify if the architecture promotes separation of concerns and loose coupling

Check if the architecture follows the SOLID principles

Assess if the architecture leverages appropriate design patterns for specific requirements

Evaluate if the components within the architecture have well-defined responsibilities

Verify if the components have clear and consistent interfaces

Assess if the component dependencies are properly managed and minimized

Check if the components are designed to be testable and maintainable

Evaluate the architecture's approach to data storage and retrieval

Verify if the architecture supports appropriate data integrity and security measures

Assess if the architecture promotes efficient data access and retrieval

Check if the architecture includes mechanisms for data backup and recovery

Evaluate if the architecture supports seamless integration with external systems or services

Verify if the architecture promotes reliable and efficient communication between components

Assess if the architecture includes proper error handling and exception management

Check if the architecture supports appropriate logging and monitoring mechanisms

Evaluate if the architecture includes mechanisms for performance optimization

Verify if the architecture can handle expected user loads and concurrent requests

Assess if the architecture includes appropriate caching and load balancing strategies

Check if the architecture supports horizontal and vertical scaling options

Evaluate if the architecture includes proper authentication and authorization mechanisms

Verify if the architecture implements necessary encryption and data protection measures

Assess if the architecture adheres to industry best practices for security and privacy

Check if the architecture includes mechanisms for handling security vulnerabilities and threats

Evaluate the architecture documentation for clarity and completeness

Verify if the architecture includes appropriate diagrams and explanations

Assess if the architecture promotes ease of maintenance and future enhancements

Check if the architecture includes guidelines for troubleshooting and debugging