What is software architecture?
The following definitions illustrate well what is meant by software architecture: “Software architecture consists of the structure of the…
Why do you need to document your architecture decisions?
As architects, we continuously make decisions. But not all those decisions are made equal. Only those considered…
To Reuse or not to reuse in microservices?
The question here is should we always reuse the common code across microservices and avoid duplication as…
What are your non-technical challenges when migrating from Monolithic to Microservices?
When migrating a Monolithic to Microservices, there are much more than technical challenges. First and not least,…
My favorite Microservice books
Here are my favorite microservices books: 1- Building Microservices: Designing Fine-Grained Systems: if you are new to…
How to better manage your stress as an architect?
As architects, we are expected to know more and more technologies. Not only this but also to…
Five architecture and design books to read
The following are the books I recommend and I keep them handy: – Fundamentals of Software…
Free Courses to help you become a better Software Architect
Let’s be clear and honest, nothing can replace experience, but learning architecture by reading books and taking…
What are the limitations of the GET method?
HTTP GET requests should not modify server state. The GET is usually used to retrieve or search…
Practical case study: as architect, what questions to ask to identify the non-functional requirements?
You are assigned the task to produce the architecture of a new application that has the following…