6.Discuss the trade-offs between a "big design up front" approach to modeling versus an evolutionary approach. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? What type of skill set would be required for each? Why?

7.Search the Web for software modeling tools. Identify ten features that you believe are important to have in a modeling tool, describe why each feature is important, and then rate three of those tools against those features. Which one "wins"and why?

8.Search the Web for information about the model-driven architecture. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this approach? How realistic is the MDA? Does this seem like a viable strategy to you? Why or why not?

9.Compare and contrast small development groups of three or four people versus larger development groups of ten to twenty people. Take into consideration management issues, communication issues, logistical issues, decision-making ability, group dynamics, skills, and knowledge. What do you believe is the ideal size for a development team? Why.

10.Is it important for the stakeholders to be co-located with a development team? Why or why not?