Architectural Styles and Patterns

Start with an overview

The mind map “Software Architecture” brings architectural styles and patterns together with quality attributes such as scalability, availability, interoperability and security. It also mentions cloud computing. Use it as a starting point to see the terms collected in one place before looking at a more focused resource.

The “Architectural Styles” flashcards ask about system properties, large-grain components and redundancy. After the overview, use the questions to practice explaining these ideas in your own words.

Explore application structure

“Plan application layers” is a mind map that includes views, models, controllers and a persistence layer. It also shows terms connected with HTTP requests and application processing. Follow the branches to see how the map groups these elements.

The note “Android Application Architecture” focuses on separation of concerns in an app. It discusses keeping code that does not handle user interface or operating system interaction out of activities and fragments. Reading it alongside the layers map gives you another resource for considering how application code is organized.

Use maps and quizzes together

The quiz on architecture, patterns and reuse asks about a pictured architecture and the type of architecture shown. It also raises a question about when to choose an architecture. Try it after studying the overview, then return to the maps to look again at terms you want to understand better.

The “Software Architecture” quiz is another option for practice. Teachers can use the maps and questions as material for discussing how the resources present architectural ideas.

Continue through the unit

“Reference Architectures” maps describe guidance for development, standardization and evolution. The page also lists maps on typical architectural styles and cloud computing software architecture patterns. These resources sit within Software Requirements and Design, a unit in Computing and ICT (programming, computer science, digital skills, educational technology).

Choose a focused map and use it alongside the overview as you explore the unit.