Lesson 2: Requirements, Analysis, Architecture, and Design

This lesson develops practical understanding of requirements, analysis, architecture, and design within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Training. It connects core concepts with realistic testing and quality-engineering decisions.

Learners examine methods, evidence, risks, stakeholder expectations, and implementation considerations before applying the ideas in a focused activity.

Topics Covered

• Business, user, system, functional, and non-functional requirements
• Elicitation, analysis, modelling, priorities, validation, and traceability
• Architecture drivers, quality attributes, constraints, data, and interfaces
• Solution, component, API, database, infrastructure, and UX design
• Prototypes, proofs of concept, reviews, threats, and testability
• Change impact, approvals, versions, and baseline management
• Acceptance criteria and readiness for implementation

Practical Activity

Apply the lesson concepts to a realistic Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) scenario and document the test approach, evidence, risks, and recommended next actions.

Lesson Outcome

Learners can explain and apply requirements, analysis, architecture, and design using structured, risk-aware, and evidence-based testing decisions.