Definition:
Concept Number: *484
English Master: View
Synonyms, Variations & Acronyms: Perspective
Detailing
A representation of a whole System from the perspective of a related set of concerns.
IEEE 1471 – 2000 IEEE Recommended Practice for Architectural-Description of Software-Intensive Systems
Illustrations
Figure: The IEEE 1471 Standard Conceptual framework. From Aerospace Corporation, “The IEEE 1471-2000 Standard - Architecture Views and Viewpoints” presentation by Mark W. Maier et al. IEEE Architecture Working Group. Used with permission of the Author.
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Examples
View: Country = {USA, Canada}, System = {Military Communication Systems}, Time = 2000 and Later.
The Reliability Perspective: View: Country = {USA, Canada, UK}, System = {Military Transportation Systems}, Time = 2003 and Later, Performance = Reliability.
Notes
1. A view is defined for a purpose or has “direction”.
2. A view allows us to focus our attention temporarily or regularly in a specialized manner.
3. A view is “what we see”, a viewpoint is where you look from (M. W. Maier, . IEEE Architecture Working Group, used with permission of the Author).
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This Concept entered by Diane O'Brien.