Find Out What Else Influences the Architecture

In addition to ASRs, there is a slew of other factors that will affect the architecture both directly and indirectly. Here is a list of some of the factors that might influence the architecture:

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Your skills and experience as an architect determine how you approach design and the architecture options available to you. Your knowledge and your team’s knowledge of technology defines your design vocabulary. If all you know is Ruby on Rails, then the chances are good you’ll find some way to wedge it into the architecture. When all you have is a hammer, you will find plenty of nails to hit.

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