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How architecture evolves into strategy

O'Reilly Software

A look at the roles of architect and strategist, and how they help develop successful technology strategies for business. I should start by saying this section does not offer a treatise on how to do architecture. It's a given that we must design a system, including a local software architecture, that actually runs, that is "solid."

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Improving The Performance Of Wix Websites (Case Study)

Smashing Magazine

We deployed these enhancements gradually over time to ensure that our users didn’t experience any disruptions, but instead only a consistent improvement of their site speed. While some noticeable progress was made, it was challenging to implement significant changes just for the sake of speed. Creating A Performance Culture.

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Domain Services: The Next (small) Evolution of Microservices

Strategic Tech

The microservices era has been good for software architecture. I remember when the idea of multiple databases was punishable by death. But, the over-focus on micro has detracted from the true benefits of microservices which are about improving the quality and speed of development. What is a Domain Service or Domain API?

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Consumer-driven Coupling: Patterns and Anti-patterns

Strategic Tech

This organisational pattern can be mirrored in the software architecture, emphasising the sociotechnical nature of systems. While it is nice to go out of your way to please others, the resulting compromises to the software architecture can lead to dangerous sociotechnical side-effects.

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The Challenges and Traps of Architecting Sociotechnical Systems

Strategic Tech

Loosely-coupled teams enabled by loosely-coupled software architecture is one of the strongest predictors of continuous delivery performance and organizational scaling. Decoupling Streams of Work Our goal when designing systems is to maximise the speed of delivery and value of the work we deliver.

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