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Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method (ATAM)

ATAM is a structured method for analyzing and evaluating architectures.

The ATAM method (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) is used to evaluate the quality of software architectures by analyzing the trade-offs between different architectural decisions.

Maturity

Established

Cognitive loadMedium

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Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method (ATAM)

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Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method (ATAM)

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Classification

2

Complexity: Medium
Impact area: Technical

Technical context

2

Integrations

Integration with project management tools.

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Principles & goals

1

Focus on quality attributes.

Value stream stage: Discovery

Use cases & scenarios

4

Use cases: 3
Scenarios: 3

Compromises

3

Risks: 3
Best practices: 3

I/O & resources

4

Inputs: 3
Outputs: 3