What types of architectural violations can the Discovery tool identify?

The Discovery tool is designed to analyze the architecture of applications built on the OutSystems platform. It focuses on identifying structural issues that can compromise the maintainability and scalability of an application.

Cyclic dependencies occur when two or more modules reference each other directly or indirectly, which can lead to a tangled architecture that is difficult to understand and maintain. Upward references pertain to situations where a lower-level module improperly depends on a higher-level module, which can create challenges in module independence and increase complexity during development and testing. Missing dependencies can indicate that certain modules or resources are not being referenced where they should be, potentially causing runtime errors. Excessive module coupling refers to a tight interconnection between different modules, which can hinder flexibility and make changes more difficult.

By identifying these architectural violations, the Discovery tool helps developers enforce best practices and achieve a cleaner, more reliable architecture. This understanding is crucial for maintaining a high-quality application over time, making answer C the most relevant and appropriate choice with respect to architectural violations that the Discovery tool can identify.