Software Design Documentation

Project Name

Date:

Written By:

Introduction

Provide an overview of the entire document.

System Overview

Provide a general description and functionality of the software system.

Design Considerations

Describe the issues that need to be addressed before creating a design solution

Assumptions and Dependencies:

Describe any assumptions that may be wrong or any dependencies on other things.

General Constraints

Describe any constraints that could have an impact on the design of the software.

Goals and Guidelines

Describe any goals and guidelines for the design of the software.

Development Methods

Describe the software design method that will be used.

Architectural Strategies

Describe the strategies that will be used.

• Strategy 1

• Strategy 2

System Architecture

Provide an overview of how the functionality and responsibilities of the system were divided and assigned to subsystems.

• Component 1

• Component 2

Detailed System Design

Describe components and subcomponents.

• Module 1

• Module 2

Glossary

An ordered list of defined terms and concepts used throughout the document.

A

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B

C

D