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| Criterion |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |
|---|---|
Purpose | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. |
Complexity | High |
Time | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope |
Participants | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders |
Format | Workshop + async |
Output | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations |
Tags | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders |
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