Modern software systems are complex, and the software architect role is a challenging one. This book was written to help software developers transition into the role of a software architect, and to assist existing software architects to be successful in their role. It helps readers understand how being a software architect is different than being a developer and what it takes to be an effective software architect.
This comprehensive guide to software architecture begins by explaining what software architecture entails, the responsibilities of the software architect position, and what you will be expected to know. Software architects must have technical and non-technical skills, and they must have both breadth and depth of knowledge.
The book progress to covering non-technical topics such as the importance of understanding your organization's business, working in the context of an organization, and gathering requirements for software systems. It then takes a deep dive into technical topics such as software quality attributes, software architecture design, software development best practices, architecture patterns, how to improve performance, and security considerations.
After reading this book, you should have a familiarity with the many topics related to software architecture and understand how to be a software architect. Technologies and practices may change over time, but the book lays a strong foundation on which you can build a successful career as a software architect.