What are non-functional requirements (NFRs)?

NFRs, also known as quality attributes or '-ilities', describe how a system performs (e.g., speed, security, scalability) rather than the specific features or functions it provides.

Can I use this skill for system design interview preparation?

Yes, it provides structured templates, checklists, and industry-standard definitions that are essential for successfully navigating system design interview questions.

How do I make quality attributes measurable?

The skill provides a specific template for 'Quality Attribute Scenarios' which includes a source, stimulus, artifact, environment, response, and a specific measure of success.

How does this skill help with architectural trade-offs?

It identifies common architectural conflicts, such as the trade-off between performance and consistency or security and usability, allowing you to make data-driven design decisions.

What standards does this taxonomy follow?

The skill incorporates the ISO 25010 Quality Model along with modern cloud-native architectural patterns for scalability, availability, and resilience.

System Design Quality Attributes Taxonomy

Name: System Design Quality Attributes Taxonomy
Author: melodic-software

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Provides a comprehensive framework for defining, evaluating, and implementing non-functional requirements and architectural trade-offs.

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This skill empowers developers and architects to systematically address non-functional requirements (NFRs) such as scalability, reliability, and security during the system design process. It offers a structured taxonomy based on industry standards like ISO 25010, helping teams identify critical trade-offs, define measurable quality scenarios, and apply specific architectural tactics to meet complex business objectives. Whether you are conducting an architecture review or preparing for a system design interview, this skill ensures no quality dimension is overlooked.

Características Principales

Actionable architectural tactics for scalability, security, and performance
Comprehensive taxonomy of primary and secondary '-ilities'
Integration with the ISO 25010 standard quality model
Deep-dive analysis of architectural trade-offs like the CAP theorem
12 GitHub stars
Framework for defining measurable Quality Attribute Scenarios

Casos de Uso

Evaluating technical trade-offs during architectural design reviews
Defining and documenting non-functional requirements for new software systems
Structuring responses for high-level system design technical interviews

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Características Principales

Actionable architectural tactics for scalability, security, and performance
Comprehensive taxonomy of primary and secondary '-ilities'
Integration with the ISO 25010 standard quality model
Deep-dive analysis of architectural trade-offs like the CAP theorem
12 GitHub stars
Framework for defining measurable Quality Attribute Scenarios

Casos de Uso

Evaluating technical trade-offs during architectural design reviews
Defining and documenting non-functional requirements for new software systems
Structuring responses for high-level system design technical interviews