Architectural flexibility refers to the degree to which a system's architecture can be modified or adapted without affecting its overall functionality or performance. When a system's architecture is flexible, changes can be made to the system's structure and components, enabling the system to adapt to new requirements or constraints.
System traceability refers to the ability to track and trace the relationships between system requirements, design elements, and implementation artifacts. Traceability is crucial in ensuring that the system meets its goals and objectives and that changes to the system are properly documented and managed.
Architectural flexibility supports system traceability by allowing changes to be made to the system's architecture without negatively impacting its traceability. For example, if a system's architecture is designed in a modular fashion, changes can be made to individual modules without affecting the rest of the system. Traceability links can be more easily maintained between requirements, modules, and implementation artifacts.
Furthermore, architectural flexibility enables the addition of new components or modules to the system, making it possible to expand the system's functionality or address new requirements. This expansion can be carried out while maintaining the system's traceability, as changes can be tracked and traced to ensure that they align with the system's original requirements and design.
In summary, architectural flexibility supports system traceability by enabling changes to be made to the system's structure and components without negatively impacting its traceability. The result is a more agile system that can adapt to changing requirements or constraints while maintaining its goals and objectives.
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