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question:What are the benefits of managing architectural assumptions and how many management activities were identified in the study?: As an important type of architectural knowledge, architectural assumptions should be well managed in projects. However, little empirical research has been conducted regarding architectural assumptions and their management in software development. In this paper, we conducted an exploratory case study with twenty-four architects to analyze architectural assumptions and their management in industry. In this study, we confirmed certain findings from our previous survey on architectural assumptions (e.g., neither the term nor the concept of architectural assumption is commonly used in industry, and stakeholders may have different understandings of the architectural assumption concept). We also got five new findings: (1) architects frequently make architectural assumptions in their work; (2) the architectural assumption concept is subjective; (3) architectural assumptions are context-dependent and have a dynamic nature (e.g., turning out to be invalid or vice versa during their lifecycle); (4) there is a connection between architectural assumptions and certain types of software artifacts (e.g., requirements and design decisions); (5) twelve architectural assumptions management activities and four benefits of managing architectural assumptions were identified. © 2017, Springer International Publishing AG.
answer:The benefits of managing architectural assumptions are as follows: 1. Improved quality of architectural decision-making 2. Reduced risk of project failure due to invalid assumptions 3. Better communication and alignment between stakeholders 4. Enhanced knowledge management and reuse of assumptions in future projects In the study, twelve management activities were identified for managing architectural assumptions, including identifying, validating, documenting, communicating, monitoring, and revising assumptions.
question:Can you provide some examples of how managing architectural assumptions in software development can reduce the risk of project failure?
answer:Certainly. Here are some examples that highlight how managing architectural assumptions can reduce the risk of project failure in software development: - Clarifying and documenting assumptions can help ensure that all stakeholders have the same understanding of key project requirements and design decisions. This can prevent misunderstandings and conflicts down the line. - Validating assumptions early on can help identify potential technical challenges or design problems before too many resources are invested in implementation. This can save time and money and reduce the risk of project failure. - Monitoring assumptions throughout the project lifecycle can help detect changes or discrepancies that could impact the project. This allows teams to adjust their plans and make informed decisions based on current information. - Revising assumptions as needed can help teams stay agile and adapt to changing project requirements or conditions. This can help ensure that the software solution remains relevant and meets the needs of stakeholders. Overall, managing architectural assumptions can help teams identify potential risks and challenges early on, make informed decisions based on current information, and stay aligned and agile throughout the project lifecycle.
question:Given the text: Students - This month's poems will tell a story about John and Betsy, and all of the poems will have three things in common: each will be written in John's voice, each will be 15 lines or shorter (not including spacing), and each will be written in free verse (not today). I find it helpful to set writing boundaries for myself, so I chose three to work with over the next 30 days. If you noticed that today's poem is written in couplets and not in free verse, you are right. See, I made the rules for my project...and so I can break them too. The poem is written as a rhyming poem because John wanted to work hard on a poem to help Betsy get a good home. And it would not be fair or right of me not to allow this character to do something important to him. So there you go. Look at the last stanza. Do you see how the rhyme breaks in the final two lines? John and I did that on purpose because the change from rhyme to no rhyme at the end draws attention to the ending and to all of that luck someone new will have with such a good dog as Betsy. Even though this is a sad story so far, I hope that you got a giggle out of the snoring line. Nobody's perfect...right? Another tear jerker. Today I am feeling really sad for Betsy, being left there, wondering where her boy has gone. What a heart tugging series. I am sad for both of them. Hope Betsy gets adopted soon . . . What a sweet and caring boy John is, to write a note for Betsy so she will get the best home! That is wonderful, Amy, to show another part of him. "Always kiss her on the nose. Let her sleep with these old clothes." With hope for a perfect person to adopt Betsy! I have really enjoyed these poems so far. This story is so touching. I have shared it with my children and they want to know how it will all end. I really like how you changed the format to couplets because "John wanted to work hard on a poem to help Betsy get a good home." This created such a strong visual image for me...of a young boy pushing through his sorrow to find strength in writing his poem in the hopes that it will encourage someone to adopt his dear, beloved friend. Heartbreakingly real! John's note speaks to how much he loves Betsy. Amy, your words are intricately connected with John's thoughts. I can hear those sad words from this child, "...we are a little poort." Thanks for answering my *uestions, Amy--now I am fantasizing that the secret is that Betsy can write and will be penning poems back to John from her new home. : ) Also, I am in favor of breaking rules when necessary, and the reason you and John give is very persuasive. A poem WOULD help a dog be chosen from the shelter! Can you summarize the story of John and Betsy from the texts provided?
answer:The texts describe a series of poems written in John's voice about him and his dog, Betsy. The poems are all 15 lines or shorter, written in free verse except for one that is written in rhyming couplets. John writes a note urging whoever adopts Betsy to love and care for her, and the reader is left feeling sad for both John and Betsy, hoping that she finds a good home. The story is touching and heart-wrenching, highlighting the deep bond between a boy and his beloved dog.
question:Can you list some examples of the writing boundaries that the author set for themselves when writing the poems about John and Betsy?
answer:The author set three writing boundaries for themselves: 1. Each poem would be written in John's voice 2. Each poem would be 15 lines or shorter (not including spacing) 3. Each poem would be written in free verse (except for one poem that was written in rhyming couplets, which was a rule-breaking exception made to highlight the importance of the poem for Betsy).