Design fundamentals

Design is the definition of components, their relationships, and processes in a specific configuration that aligns with an underlying architecture. Let’s explore the most relevant design from major artifacts, including requirements, use cases, modes, patterns, and tactics.

Requirements

Building a production pipeline requires defining the requirements the pipeline must meet. Several requirement classes exist that collectively ensure the system satisfies both the functional and non-functional aspects needed for production-grade operation.

Performance requirements

Performance requirements focus on transactions, volumes, transformations, and processing execution time. These metrics establish clear thresholds for acceptable performance and aspirational targets for optimal operation:

Metric

Description

Threshold

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