#software-architecture

#software-architecture

The technology landscape has shifted beneath our feet. For the past decade, "API-first" was the mantra that guided architectural decisions across the industry. Build robust APIs, enable integrations, create ecosystems, this was the playbook. But in 2025, as AI capabilities become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, CTOs and technology leaders face a new question: should we be AI-first instead? This isn't just a technical question. It's a strategic one that will define competitive positioning, development velocity, and product differentiation for years to come

Many of the things that we've learned during this process became a series of articles, that then got to presentations, and various different things.

Being an architect is not just about design; it's about the entire lifecycle of software, collaboration, and making impactful decisions in various systems.

Monolithic applications have proven difficult to manage over time, prompting a shift towards Microservices, which introduced their own complexities, leading to the embrace of Modulith architecture.

Scaling a system is a hard problem to solve. Underinvesting in scalability leads to a shortened lifespan for the system, but overinvesting can kill the MVP business case because of cost.

Software architecture is critical across sectors, from finance to healthcare, in crafting systems that genuinely solve problems rather than just creating technology for its own sake.

SOLID principles are like architectural blueprints for code, ensuring robust and maintainable software by promoting structured design through key principles.

Software architecture must evolve to keep up with changing requirements, or we risk an architecture that no longer meets current and future operational needs.