Software Engineering

13.3.6 
Assess architectural integrity
The integrity of the physical architecture must be evaluated to determine its ability 
to adapt to future changes and conformance with established architectural guide-
lines. The following are some suggested assessment definitions based on the guide-
lines suggested by task 13.1.1, establish architectural design guidelines:
1. 
Architectural permanence
—an assessment of the ability of the architectural 
framework to endure product modifications and enhancements throughout its 
intended life cycle.

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