The true role of a software architect is often misunderstood. It requires a great deal of development, management and people experience. The role also requires a general knowledge of many technologies ...

Fans of "Seinfeld" may recall that among George Costanza's many pathetic affectations was the occasional ploy that he was an architect. Actual architects, those who design buildings, would laugh at ...

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...

The software development industry is either taking giant leaps ahead or in deep turmoil. On the one hand, we're pushing forward, reinventing the way that we build software and striving for ...

When the Agile Manifesto came out in 2001, it stated that one of the 12 principles of agile software is that “the best architectures, requirements and designs emerge from self-organizing teams.” At ...

Did you know that there are some common mistakes that people make when it comes to software architecture? In this article, we will take a look at eight of the most common ones so that you can avoid ...

Most embedded architects think of AI as a coding shortcut. But the real power isn’t in cranking out boilerplate code, it’s in transforming how we design systems. Imagine capturing key decisions in ...

In practical work, software architects must collaborate with people in many different positions and roles. They largely operate without authority, meaning they must rely more on communication and ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) brings with it new requirements, paradigms and interactions that expand or challenge traditional approaches to software architecture in many areas. For software architects ...