Activity 35Risk Storming

A collaborative, visual technique for identifying risks in the architecture. Risk storming was proposed by Simon Brown in Software Architecture for Developers [Bro16].

Benefits

  • Quickly identify risks in the proposed system architecture.
  • Visualize the system by considering the level of risk.
  • Constrain risk identification to architectural concerns.
  • Provide a platform for all team members to elevate their concerns.

Activity Timing

60--90 minutes.

Participants

Small groups of 3--7 developers. Participants must be familiar with the architecture. This workshop can be self-facilitated by experienced participants.

Preparation and Materials

  • Views of the architecture. These can be created just-in-time or printed from appropriate sources. ...

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