Unit 2: Modeling and Deployment Diagrams
In the following unit, we will first look at the task of modeling in general. In the second part, we will learn the first diagram type: deployment diagrams. They are perfect for getting an overview of the parts of the system, which software runs on them and how they communicate.
Learning Goals
The learning goals specific for this week are the following:
- Be aware of the overall importance of modeling in engineering.
- Understand what constitutes a model.
- Recite different properties of models.
- Create deployment diagrams.
- Decide which elements of a deployment diagram are relevant and chose a suitable level of detail.
For the Semester Project
In the semester project you will provide a systems specification, which is a model, and most of your effort lies in the activity of modelling. You will often need to decide which information to include, and what makes a good model.
The second part of this unit about deployment diagrams is also directly relevant as you need to provide several iterations of your system as a deployment diagram.
Preparation
Go through the following preparation material before we meet in class:
Teamwork on Thursday
Go through the following activities with your team:
For the Semester Project
When we start with requirements engineering, we will ask you to create the requirements for the semester project. Have a look at the theme for the semester project of this year, so that you can start early with preparing some specific ideas for your project.
Extra Material
Concluding this Unit
Please clean up the room after you. Remove any trash or paper.
Team Reflection
- Add another section to the team reflection document, just like last week.
- How did the roles work today?
Individual Reflection
To conclude a unit, fill out the individual reflection. Also, make notes about ny observations, which will help you for the reflective essay at the end of the semester.
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Heads-up for Unit 4
In Unit 4 we work on requirements, and as preparation you need to read two book chapters. Some students want to get more time for reading, so we notify you about this already now.