Head First Software Architecture (Second Early Release)

Description

If you're a software developer looking for a quick on-ramp to software architecture, this handy guide is a great place to start. From the authors of Fundamentals of Software Architecture, Head First Software Architecture teaches you how to think architecturally and explores the unique challenges of software architecture. You'll learn the distinction between architecture and design and the relationship between code, components, and architectural styles. You'll also learn how to work with some common architectural styles through vivid, fun examples. Quick, easy, and entertaining, this book is a valuable introduction to the world of software architecture. Why does this book look so different? Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First Software Architecture uses a visually rich format to engage your mind, rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multisensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works. 1. Software Architecture Demystified: Let’s Get Started! Building your understanding of software architecture Building plans and software architecture The dimensions of software architecture Puzzling out the dimensions Everything is interconnected. The first dimension: Architectural characteristics The second dimension: Architectural decisions BE the architect The third dimension: Logical components The fourth dimension: Architectural styles No, architecture and design are different. A design perspective An architectural perspective The spectrum between architecture and design Where along the spectrum does your decision fall? Is it strategic or tactical? How much effort will it take to construct or change? Does it have significant trade-offs? Strategic versus tactical High versus low levels of effort Code Magnets Significant versus less significant trade-offs Putting it all together You made it! Software Architecture Crossword BE the architect solution Code Magnets Solution Software Architecture Crossword Solution 2. Everything’s a Trade-off: The Two Laws of Software Architecture It starts with a sneaker app What do we know so far? Having the trading service communicate with downstream services Analyzing trade-offs Trade-off analysis: Queue edition Trade-off analysis: Topic edition The first law of software architecture It always comes back to trade-offs Making an architectural decision What else makes a decision architectural? The second law of software architecture Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) Cubicle conversation Writing ADRs: Getting the title right Writing ADRs: What’s your status? Writing ADRs: What’s your status? (recap) Writing ADRs: Establishing the context Writing ADRs: Writing the decision Writing ADRs: Considering the consequences Writing ADRs: Ensuring governance Writing ADRs: Closing notes The benefits of ADRs Two Many Sneakers is a success The “two laws” crossword The “two laws” crossword solution About the Authors