Overview of the Architecture Practice
Software and systems architects provide guidance and governance of a technology organisation by modelling the organisation, its departments, capabilities, and processes and then mapping technology into them to ensure that the business has an optimised environment, which can adapt to its needs and isn't onerous to look after.
Agile Architecture - A short story
The team worked on a new business application allowing customers to order products online and track their delivery status. The application needed to integrate with several external systems, such as inventory management, payment processing, and shipping providers. The team had to decide how to design the integration layer and what technologies to use.
Architecture Decision Records
Architectural decision records (ADRs) capture a crucial technical decision, the context in which it was made, and the consequences of the decision. They are used to record the project’s architectural thinking and conclusions for further reference and to help new team members understand the rationale behind the design choices.