Business Data and How to Manage it
Business Data management is the organisation of people, processes and technologies to create and maintain a reliable data environment for business.
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.
Architecture Review Board
A frequent perception of ARBs from Agile teams is poor and that they delay decisions and delivery. Properly implemented, an ARB allows an organisation to be more open and transparent and can empower local decision-making within a team or POD.
The Agile ARB
Sara was the chair of the Architecture Review Board (ARB) at Acme Inc., a software company that had adopted agile methods. She was passionate about creating a culture of trust and collaboration among the different teams and departments. She wanted the ARB to be a facilitator rather than a gatekeeper of decisions.