P1-REQ-13-4-006

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Statement

A Communication Endpoint SHALL identify a point of information exchange used by one or more Nodes.

Source

Part 1, Section 13.4: Core Conceptual Element Requirements.

Rationale

A Communication Endpoint identifies where information exchange occurs in the architecture. It separates the architectural point of exchange from the information exchanged through that point and from the implementation mechanism that realises exchange.

This requirement supports clear modelling of communication relationships among Nodes without tying conceptual exchange to a specific protocol, topic, queue, service, or interface technology.

Applies To

This requirement applies to Communication Endpoint definitions and references within the Conceptual Architecture.

It applies specifically to:

Points of information exchangeNode communicationEndpoint descriptionsCommunication relationshipsEndpoint-related traceability

Verification

Verification SHALL confirm that each Communication Endpoint identifies a point of information exchange used by one or more Nodes.

Verification activities include review checks confirming that:

Communication Endpoints identify exchange pointsCommunication Endpoints relate to one or more NodesCommunication Endpoints remain distinct from exchanged informationCommunication Endpoints remain distinct from implementation-specific communication mechanisms

Traceability

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Status

Draft

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