Software Architecture Guide
The concept of software architecture refers to the most important aspects of a software system's internal design, and a good architecture is crucial for supporting the evolution of the system. A good architecture is something that supports its own evolution and is deeply intertwined with programming, allowing for the addition of new capabilities without becoming slower and more expensive. The importance of software architecture lies in its ability to prevent the growth of cruft, which can impede the ability of developers to understand and modify the software, leading to slower delivery of new features and more defects.
- ▪Software architecture refers to the most important aspects of a software system's internal design.
- ▪A good architecture is important for supporting the evolution of the system and preventing the growth of cruft.
- ▪The importance of software architecture lies in its ability to prevent the growth of cruft, which can impede the ability of developers to understand and modify the software.
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Software Architecture Guide When people in the software industry talk about “architecture”, they refer to a hazily defined notion of the most important aspects of the internal design of a software system. A good architecture is important, otherwise it becomes slower and more expensive to add new capabilities in the future. Like many in the software world, I’ve long been wary of the term “architecture” as it often suggests a separation from programming and an unhealthy dose of pomposity. But I resolve my concern by emphasizing that good architecture is something that supports its own evolution, and is deeply intertwined with programming.
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