Reader’s Guide

We have structured this book into five distinct portions. Part One introduces architecture and the various contextual lenses through which it could be viewed. These are the following:

Technical. What technical role does the software architecture play in the system or systems of which it’s a part?

Project. How does a software architecture relate to the other phases of a software development life cycle?

Business. How does the presence of a software architecture affect an organization’s business environment?

Professional. What is the role of a software architect in an organization or a development project?

Part Two is focused on technical background. Part Two describes how decisions are made. Decisions are based on the desired ...

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