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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)
1
Part 1 – Getting the Grasp of Architecture
7
Part 2 – Architect: From Title to Role
10
Part 3 – From Developer to Architect

Application architects

Application architecture describes the general way of working used in business applications. Application architecture is shaped around the application’s interactions within the business and its relationship with its users. The application architect has to ensure that the technical quality attributes are implemented within the suite of applications.

As an application architect, you need high-level application development experience and the ability to evaluate business requirements. Therefore, as shown in this table, an application architect must combine tech and soft skills in specific areas:

Technical skills

Soft skills

Taking care of the documentation of all the processes and procedures needed in product development

Leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills

Keeping track of tech trends...