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CHAPTER 13 
Software Design Synthesis Practice
software implementation team has with the architectural solution should be deemed 
inconsequential to delay the project review of the architectural solution.
Programming language selection is often done for reasons other than the techni-
cal challenges inherent with the architectural solution. Frequently, the programming 
language is driven by the availability of experienced and skilled staff members. 
However, the programming language selection may impose significant challenges 
associated with implementing the architectural solution. The following factors must 
be considered when making a programming language selection:
1. 
Programming language technical capabilities
. Does the language support 
the data processing characteristics challenges inherent with the architectural 
solution?
2. 
Programmer productivity.
 Does the software implementation team have the 
proficiency in the programming language to design, code, test, and integrate the 
architectural solution?
3. 
Availability of programming language tools, training, and consultative services
. 
Is the programming language supported with adequate educational and techni-
cal services to facilitate staff knowledge acquisition and automated tool support. 
Programming language tools include compilers, assemblers, programmatic 
design, code generation, debugging, and documentation applications.