The document outlines a general software design process model that emphasizes iterations, model building, and the development of multiple solutions. It details the steps of building and evaluating models against requirements, followed by selecting one solution for detailed specification. Key aspects include UI design, algorithms, data structures, system organization, and various design strategies.

1. Software Design
Process
General Design
Process Model
Postulating a number of solutions
Key Points: Iterations,
Model Building, Multiple
solutions development.
Building a model of each solution
Evaluating the models against the
original requirements
Comparing the validated solutions and
select one for further development
Elaborating the model to produce a
detailed specification.
Detailed
Design
UI
Algorithms
Data Structures
Input / Output
Architectural
Design
Organization of a system
Assignment of
functionality to
components
Global Control Structures
Protocols for
communication. Sync and
data access
Physical Distribution
Scaling and Performance
Dimension of evolution
Selection among design
alternatives
Design Strategies:
Prescriptive Models
Decompositional methods
Compositional methods
Design template and
design reuse
Incremental and
evolutionary design
Software Design Process.mmap - 02/10/2018 - Mindjet