Architects are essentially the Rosetta Stone of an organization, providing translation services (or, as some would call it, the elevator between the executive suite and the development floors).
Developers focus on functional requirements, but once you step into the architect role, your world is increasingly inhabited by the '-ilities'—the nonfunctional or quality attributes of a software system. But which '-ilities' matter and which don't? …
Being a software architect is more than just possessing technical knowledge. It’s about thinking like an architect, being a leader, and understanding the architectural elements, patterns, and styles necessary to create effective software …
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