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Software Architecture for Web Developers

By : Mihaela Roxana Ghidersa
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Software Architecture for Web Developers

By: Mihaela Roxana Ghidersa

Overview of this book

Large-scale web applications require you to write code efficiently following business and architectural considerations. They require web developers to understand the impact of their work on the system and how they can evolve the product. With this handbook, every developer will find something to take away. This book will help web developers looking to change projects or work on a new project in understanding the context of the application, along with how some design decisions or patterns fit better in their application’s architecture. It acts as a guide, taking you through different levels of professional growth with a focus on best practices, coding guidelines, business considerations, and soft skills that will help you gain the knowledge to craft a career in web development. Finally, you’ll work with examples and ways of applying the discussed concepts in practical situations. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained valuable insights into what it means to be a web architect, as well as the impact architecture has on a web application.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)
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Part 1 – Getting the Grasp of Architecture
7
Part 2 – Architect: From Title to Role
10
Part 3 – From Developer to Architect

Architectural patterns

Architectural patterns determine the later constraints in many areas, from design to how we deploy a solution. It is essential to research and make sure we make an informed decision. An architectural pattern shapes our system and determines how high-level elements will evolve and interact with one another. Also, as we discussed regarding decision-making in the previous chapter, an architectural pattern will give us direction and make it easier to predict any future concerns or risks. Finally, although for a long time, the feeling was that developers shouldn’t be so concerned about the architecture, our choice in terms of architecture will influence design patterns, principles, and approaches that will make development easier.

On the other hand, I think it is essential to make this disclaimer: there is no entirely bad or good pattern. All of them have benefits and costs. Based on the specific context, a particular choice will create challenges, or it...