Most software systems will be exposed to unexpected change in many dimensions over their lifespan. Architectural aspects of a system can be hard to change once implemented, so how can a system’s architecture accommodate change? In this course, ICAgile (ICP-ASD): Evolving Architecture and Design, you’ll learn fundamental software engineering concepts, patterns, and approaches that affect a system’s adaptability. First, you’ll discover how to apply measurement and automation to aid a system’s adaptability. Next, you’ll also see how to ensure important architectural goals. Finally, you learn how constraints continue to be met as the system changes. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have an understanding of how architectures can be made more responsive to changing needs and environments.
Author Name: Jim Weaver
Author Description:
Jim Weaver is a software developer with experience in many languages and platforms. He has worked in and led teams in many industry verticals including Defense, Leasing, Energy, and Healthcare. Jim has extensive experience with unit and acceptance testing techniques and tools, and is one of the original authors of JWebUnit, an open-source web application testing API and framework.

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Understanding the Need for Evolvable Architectures
  17mins
• Being Explicit About Architecture and Design
  14mins
• Using Patterns and Principles to Achieve Flexible Architectures
  23mins
• Using Automation and Measurement to Validate and Support Architectural Change
  15mins
• Learning More
  3mins