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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

Solution architects

When we discuss solution architecture, we discuss an architectural strategy for a set of needs inside the company. This process needs a person that is in charge of the process, so let’s discuss what a solution architect is.

As we’ve discussed before, the role of enterprise architects is a strategic one focused on business-wide directions. It’s important to note that the solution architect works on the layer that creates the link between the business goals and technical approaches. This role requires a masterful combination of business and technical requirements to achieve the best possible outcome. This person can be an internal stakeholder, an employee of the company, or a consultant introducing and enforcing the technical vision in the context of a specific solution.

To succeed as a solution architect, there is a solid need to combine both soft and high-level technical skills:

Technical...