DoD Ch. 16

     This chapter is about design's trajectories and rationales. Brooks begins talking about linearizing the Web of knowledge, or understanding the different paths of a typical design. Then Brooks talks about design trees that represent trajectories.  He then shows a few examples of design trees. Then he goes more in-depth about the design process being more than just fulfilling requirements. Brooks breaks down all the different options that arise during a design and explains the important of alternative paths. The he bring up the difference between trees of design versus trees of decisions. He continues on talking about the different types of design. Then he mentions some alternative tools commonly used in design processes. Then he talks about the importance and growing use of Compendium. Nearing the end Brooks mentions some tantalizing tools.  In conclusion, Brooks explains the importance of DRed and RR and BAE systems.