System Design Phase

Discussion: System Design Phase: Transition to Design and Architecture
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Discussion Points
For this discussion complete the following:
• What are the differences between the Analysis Phase and the Design Phase?
• What types of models are in an SDD (System Design Document)? See System Specification Outline in your text.
• How do the nonfunctional requirements impact the architecture of a system?

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Respond to at least two peers with substantive paragraphs.
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• Course Objective: 2 [content page]
o Lesson Objective: 2.3 [content page]