Constraints, assumptions, and conflicts
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In this lesson
separate fixed limits from beliefs and resolve clashes.
Planned topics
- Constraints: budget, regulation, existing systems, skills, timeline.
- Assumptions: believed but unverified; give each an owner and a check date.
- Conflicts: write both sides, the trade-off, options, and the decision owner.
- The architect brings options and consequences; the owner decides.
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Demonstration
a register with rows for constraint (ERP stays system of record for finance through year one), assumption (store networks handle handheld scanning), conflict (real-time stock versus ERP batch updates).
Check your understanding
Who decides a conflict between two business requirements?
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The accountable owner, informed by the architect's options.
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