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Becoming an Agile Software Architect

By : Rajesh R V
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Becoming an Agile Software Architect

By: Rajesh R V

Overview of this book

Many organizations have embraced Agile methodologies to transform their ability to rapidly respond to constantly changing customer demands. However, in this melee, many enterprises often neglect to invest in architects by presuming architecture is not an intrinsic element of Agile software development. Since the role of an architect is not pre-defined in Agile, many organizations struggle to position architects, often resulting in friction with other roles or a failure to provide a clear learning path for architects to be productive. This book guides architects and organizations through new Agile ways of incrementally developing the architecture for delivering an uninterrupted, continuous flow of values that meets customer needs. You'll explore various aspects of Agile architecture and how it differs from traditional architecture. The book later covers Agile architects' responsibilities and how architects can add significant value by positioning themselves appropriately in the Agile flow of work. Through examples, you'll also learn concepts such as architectural decision backlog,the last responsible moment, value delivery, architecting for change, DevOps, and evolutionary collaboration. By the end of this Agile book, you'll be able to operate as an architect in Agile development initiatives and successfully architect reliable software systems.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
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Section 1: Understanding Architecture in the Agile World
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Chapter 1: Looking through the Agile Architect's Lens
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Section 2: Transformation of Architect Roles in Agile
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Section 3: Essential Knowledge to Become a Successful Agile Architect
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Section 4: Personality Traits and Organizational Influence

Chapter 7: Technical Agility with Patterns and Techniques

It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill.

-Wilbur Wright, American inventor and aviator

The previous chapter focused on process excellence in delivering value with the shortest sustainable lead time without compromising quality. This chapter will explore the technical excellence needed to successfully deliver quality solutions without losing sustainability and lead time.

In the fast-moving world of technologies delivering high-quality solutions, architects must be at the forefront of technology advancements by curiously learning and continuously applying niche technologies. Adopting the right technologies and techniques for the right use cases enhances technical agility, quality, and customer satisfaction. Organizations have to maximize technical agility by investing in cultivating individual craftsmanship. Achieving technical agility is primarily done by adopting patterns and techniques...