#software-architecture

#software-architecture

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.

Because software architecture decisions always come down to trade-offs, there is never one right way to solve all challenges. For this reason, there has always been a healthy debate among the editors for when a trend should move along the adoption curve.

The early days of our company were marked by a 'spaghetti' architecture, rife with interdependent services, making growth and understanding core functionality a challenge.

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