IntroductionWhy DesignIn this module we will cover general design principles and those that are tailored for scientific softwareMotivation and Objectives

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    General Design PrinciplesGeneral Design PrinciplesDesigning Software – High Level PhasesRequirements GatheringDecompositionConnectivity

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    Design Principles ApplicationExample 1 – Problem DescriptionSimplifying AssumptionsRequirement gatheringDecompositionConnectivityConnectivity – Alternative Possibility

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    Design Principles for Reserach SoftwareResearch Software Specific ChallengesSOLID Principles Pose Some DifficultiesAdditional Considerations for Research Software

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    Research Software Design ExampleMore Complex Application Design – Sedov Blast WaveDeeper Dive into RequirementsComponentsConnectivityExploring design space – AbstractionsA Design Model for Separation of ConcernsSeparation of Concerns AppliedTakeaways So far

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    Challenges of HeterogeneityNew Paradigm Because of Platform HeterogeneityGo Back to the Design Model for Separation of ConcernsPlatform Heterogeneity

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    Design for HeterogeneityMechanisms Needed by the CodeUnderlying Ideas: Unification of Computational ExpressionsUnderlying Ideas: Moving Work and Data to the TargetUnderlying Ideas: Mapping Work to TargetsFeatures and Abstractions to be Added to Earlier ExampleMechanisms Needed by the Code : Example Flash-XConstruction of Application with Components and Tools

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    ConclusionsFinal takeawaysResources