Java Web Services Architecture

Appendix {C}

The Software Architect’s Role

Because this book is about Web services architecture using Java, it is appropriate to include a section on what, exactly, the software architect’s role is in developing software and within the organization. The term software architecture is only a couple of decades old, and the role of a software architect has only been a distinct role in the past decade or so. The role of the software architect started when software became too complex to be managed by a small team. This led to specializations within software development areas.

The Architect Manages Stakeholder Expectations

The software architect’s ...