INF3705
Assignment 2 2025
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Due Date: 1 August 2025
QUESTION 1
How Advances in Technology Force Software Subsystems to Change
Technological progress happens fast, and software systems must keep up or risk becoming
outdated and unusable. When new hardware, communication standards, or software
platforms are introduced, the subsystems of existing software often need to change. If they
do not adapt, they may no longer function properly or meet user needs, and this can make
the whole system obsolete.
One major reason for change is compatibility. New technologies may introduce different
ways of storing and sharing data, new user interfaces, or new infrastructure such as cloud
services. These changes may not work well with older subsystems. For example, if a
company starts using cloud computing, the software must be able to store, access, and
process data in the cloud. If a subsystem cannot do this, it will not work in the new
environment and will need to be upgraded or replaced (Somerville, 2016).
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Assignment 2 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: 1 August 2025
QUESTION 1
How Advances in Technology Force Software Subsystems to Change
Technological progress happens fast, and software systems must keep up or risk becoming
outdated and unusable. When new hardware, communication standards, or software
platforms are introduced, the subsystems of existing software often need to change. If they
do not adapt, they may no longer function properly or meet user needs, and this can make
the whole system obsolete.
One major reason for change is compatibility. New technologies may introduce different
ways of storing and sharing data, new user interfaces, or new infrastructure such as cloud
services. These changes may not work well with older subsystems. For example, if a
company starts using cloud computing, the software must be able to store, access, and
process data in the cloud. If a subsystem cannot do this, it will not work in the new
environment and will need to be upgraded or replaced (Somerville, 2016).
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
