What are the activities of an architect in High Level Design phase?

Answer:

In the High Level Design Phase, the architect plays the role of a Participant . He needs to carry out at least the below mentioned activities in this phase

• Formulate the design, logical models and data models to meet the requirements

•Define metaphors, design principles and patterns on which the architecture is based

•Provide inputs for tool, technology, standards & environment selection for design, development and testing

•Create and demonstrate proof-of-concepts (POC)

•Review the high-level documents prepared by the designers & suggest changes required for architecture adoption

•Make decisions on the trade-offs necessary.

•Guide testing teams about the necessary test methodologies, test plans & tools