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Introduction to Computer Science

Problem Set A

Introduction to Computer ScienceProblem Set A

Problem Set A

1 .
Document the design patterns set forth by Erich Gamma in terms of the pattern template, pattern hierarchy, pattern catalog, and pattern languages that are provided to work with these patterns. Documentation about Erich Gamma’s catalog of design patterns is widely available on the Internet.
2 .
Perform some research on the Internet and explain the difference between OMG’s OMA architectural style and the microservices architectural style.
3 .
Perform some research on the Internet to become familiar and explain/document the following common industry standards and acronyms: PRINCE2, ITIL, US NIST, US FIPS, SIB, COBIT, and ATAM.
4 .
Perform some research on the Internet and provide a pattern catalog for HCC architecture models.
5 .
Perform some research on the Internet and provide a pattern catalog for cloud-based architecture models.
6 .
Perform some research on the Internet and provide a pattern catalog for cloud-based implementation architectures (it is fine to limit the scope of vendors used to implement the solution).
7 .
Perform some research on the Internet and provide a pattern catalog for microservices implementation architectures (it is fine to limit the scope of vendors used to implement the solution).
8 .
What is the difference between an architectural pattern and a design pattern?
9 .
Provide an example of a technology stack that could be utilized to create a cloud-based application.
10 .
Research commercially available development tools. Provide an example of a company and product line that are available to meet full-stack development needs.
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