Architecture Perspectives (WHERE)

This chapter looks at the WHERE dimension of the architecture orientation framework. It explains the levels of abstraction at which you are active as an architect and how architecture is demonstrated at these levels. We also present architecture views that you can use at these levels of abstraction to make it easier to manage the different aspects and the resulting complexity of an architecture. After reading this chapter, you will be able to differentiate between the relevant architectural levels of abstraction and use them. Using architecture views, you will also be able to consider and process specific different aspects of an architecture.