CREATING SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE - ANDREW HARMEL-LAW

Discover a practical approach to creating effective and flexible software architecture. This book is the key to understanding how to collaborate with a project team to build durable and scalable systems. Learn proven methods and strategies to help you make sound architectural decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

• Supporting teams in making sound decisions
• Understanding the drawbacks of centralized architecture practices
• Learning key aspects of a decentralized approach
• Discussing factors influencing the effectiveness of decisions
• Developing a mindset that allows building better systems
• Practical methods for maximizing benefits and minimizing risk
• Adjusting the approach to architecture, skills, and company culture

In today's dynamic technology world, the role of the software architect is constantly changing. Traditional operating models are becoming insufficient in the face of increasing system complexity. The key to success is the collaboration of the architect with the project team, which enables the creation of a durable, flexible, and effective architecture. This book offers practical tips and strategies to help you achieve this goal.

The author, Andrew Harmel-Law, shares his knowledge and experience, presenting proven methods and techniques that can be applied in various projects. You will learn how to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes, and how to build systems that are easy to maintain and develop. This book is an invaluable source of knowledge for anyone involved in software architecture, regardless of their level of experience.

The modern software delivery process requires flexibility and adaptation. This book will help you understand how to connect software architecture with its development, and how to use feedback from running systems to make better decisions. You will learn how to introduce practices to maximize benefits and minimize risk, and how to adjust the approach to architecture, the skills of team members, and the company culture. The best software architecture evolves through the engagement of all team members.

The book includes a discussion of the factors influencing the effectiveness of architectural decisions, as well as their social dimension. Good architecture is not only a code structure, but also the quality of collaboration. With the methods described, you will develop a mindset that allows everyone on the team to practice architecture and build better systems. This is a practical guide to help you become a better software architect.