What is the difference between conceptual architecture view and module architecture view?

Conceptual Architecture View

• The conceptual architecture view is a high-level map of how the system does what it’s supposed to do.

• The conceptual architecture view is similar to the logical view in the 4+1 view model.

• However, the conceptual architecture view is more conceptual and broader in scope.

• It takes into account existing software and hardware integration issues.

• This view is closely tied to the application domain.

• The functionality of the system is mapped to architectural elements called conceptual components.

• These conceptual components are not mapped differently to hardware, but they are mapped to a function that the system performs.

• This view provides an overview of the software architecture.

• It is the first place that people will go to find out how the system does what it is supposed to do.

Module Architecture View

• The module view shows how the key elements of the software are mapped to modules and subsystems.

• The module view of software architecture shows how the elements of the software are mapped into modules and subsystems.

• The module architecture view shows how the system will be partitioned into separate run-time components.