Design phase
The second phase planning solution architecture and implementation approach. Design determines how analysis requirements are solved.
Real World
Spotify's design phase for its 'Wrapped' feature involved architects deciding on a microservices approach with separate services for data collection, analysis, and graphic generation before any code was written.
Exam Focus
Distinguish high-level design (architecture, modules) from low-level design (algorithms, data structures) — examiners expect both.
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