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The document discusses key software design concepts, focusing on the relationship between cohesion and coupling, which affects maintainability. It also explains design patterns as reusable solutions that enhance software structure and usability, along with steps for effective user interface design. Lastly, it highlights the importance of design evaluation in assessing modularity, scalability, and alignment with requirements.

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S.E Assignment 3

The document discusses key software design concepts, focusing on the relationship between cohesion and coupling, which affects maintainability. It also explains design patterns as reusable solutions that enhance software structure and usability, along with steps for effective user interface design. Lastly, it highlights the importance of design evaluation in assessing modularity, scalability, and alignment with requirements.

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Software Design Concepts - Q&A

1. Relationship Between Cohesion and Coupling


Cohesion measures how closely related the responsibilities and functions within a single module
are.
High cohesion means a module has a single, well-defined purpose, making it easier to understand
and maintain.

Coupling refers to the degree of interdependence between modules. Low coupling means modules
interact
through well-defined interfaces and have minimal reliance on each other's internal details.

Influence on Maintainability:
- High Cohesion & Low Coupling:
- Easier Maintenance: Changes remain localized.
- Enhanced Reusability: Modules are self-contained.
- Simpler Testing: Well-defined boundaries.
- Low Cohesion & High Coupling:
- Complex Interdependencies: Changes in one module affect others.
- Increased Complexity: Debugging becomes harder.

Maintaining high cohesion and low coupling improves software robustness and maintainability.

2. What Are Design Patterns?

Design patterns are reusable solutions to common software design problems. They help standardize
design
approaches and improve maintainability.

Categories and Examples:


- Creational Patterns:
- Singleton Pattern: Ensures a class has only one instance.
- Structural Patterns:
- Facade Pattern: Provides a simplified interface to a complex subsystem.
- Behavioral Patterns:
- Observer Pattern: Allows dependent objects to be notified of state changes.

Benefits:
- Improves Reusability and Flexibility
- Enhances Understandability
- Facilitates Better Communication

Using design patterns results in more structured and maintainable software solutions.

3. Steps for User Interface (UI) Design

Effective UI design follows structured steps to ensure usability and user satisfaction.

Steps:
1. User Research & Requirement Analysis:
- Gather data through interviews, surveys, or usability studies.
2. Information Architecture:
- Structure content logically.
- Create navigation maps.
3. Wireframing & Prototyping:
- Develop wireframes to map UI elements.
- Build interactive prototypes.
4. Visual Design:
- Ensure consistency in branding and UI components.
5. Usability Testing & Iteration:
- Gather feedback and refine design.

Following these steps ensures a well-structured and user-friendly UI.

4. What Does Design Evaluation Determine?

Design evaluation assesses the quality and feasibility of a software design.

Key Aspects Evaluated:


- Modularity & Structure: Cohesion, coupling, separation of concerns.
- Scalability & Performance: Ability to handle increased load.
- Flexibility & Extensibility: Ease of adding new features.
- Maintainability: Readability, testability.
- Alignment with Requirements: Functional and non-functional requirements.

Evaluation Methods:
- Reviews & Inspections
- Prototyping & Simulation
- Metric Analysis
- Risk Analysis

A thorough design evaluation ensures robustness, scalability, and maintainability.

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