Quality Attribute Scenario Block
Document quality attribute scenarios using the SEI format with stimulus, source, environment, artifact, response, and response measure. Define measurable architecture requirements.
The Quality Attribute Scenario block documents non-functional requirements using the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) scenario format. Each scenario specifies a stimulus, its source, the environment, the affected artifact, the expected response, and a measurable response measure.
When to Use
Block Properties
Quality Attribute Types
SEI Scenario Format
Example: Performance Scenario
A latency requirement for API response times.
Example: Availability Scenario
A high availability requirement for critical services.
Example: Security Scenario
A security requirement for authentication protection.
Example: Scalability Scenario
A horizontal scaling requirement.
Example: Modifiability Scenario
A maintainability requirement for code changes.