Architects aren't the smartest people on the team, they are the ones making everyone else smarter. An architect is an IQ amplifier. Riding the architect elevator means connecting the penthouse with the engine room. The value of a modern architect is measured by how many floors they can cover.
Using metaphors invites the audience into the thought process. Not inviting the audience is an underutilization of mental resources. The most powerful models are the simplest. A good model simplifies and abstracts, providing clarity rather than confusion. Architects see more dimensions: by expanding the problem and solution space, architects enable others to approach problems more intelligently.
Gregor Hohpe, author of The Software Architect Elevator, presented the 'Thinking Like an Architect' session at QCon London 2024. This article represents the talk, which starts by explaining the roles of an architect and the concept of connecting levels.
Being an architect is not defined by one's job title, it involves various perspectives and dimensions. Architecture is more about a way of thinking and a lifestyle. Different organizations have varying perspectives on the role of architects - some operate without formally designated architects yet maintain a coherent architecture.
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