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Introduction

Software architecture is the high-level structure of a software system, including its components, relationships, and principles. It defines how different parts of the system interact and how the system evolves over time.

Core Concepts

1. Architecture Fundamentals

  • Architecture Patterns
  • Design Principles
  • Architectural Styles
  • Quality Attributes
  • Technical Constraints
  • Business Requirements

2. Architecture Types

  • Monolithic Architecture
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Event-Driven Architecture
  • Layered Architecture
  • Hexagonal Architecture
  • Clean Architecture

Learning Path

Beginner Level

  1. Architecture Basics

    • Architecture Concepts
    • Basic Patterns
    • Design Principles
    • Quality Attributes
    • Basic Tools
  2. Architecture Design

    • Component Design
    • Interface Design
    • Data Design
    • Basic Patterns
    • Documentation

Intermediate Level

  1. Advanced Topics

    • Advanced Patterns
    • Distributed Systems
    • Cloud Architecture
    • Security Architecture
    • Performance Architecture
  2. Technical Skills

    • Architecture Tools
    • Modeling Languages
    • Design Patterns
    • Architecture Styles
    • Best Practices

Advanced Level

  1. Specialized Areas

    • Enterprise Architecture
    • Domain-Driven Design
    • Event Sourcing
    • CQRS
    • Microservices
  2. Architecture Management

    • Architecture Evolution
    • Technical Debt
    • Refactoring
    • Migration
    • Governance

Architecture Areas

Patterns

  • MVC
  • MVVM
  • Repository
  • Factory
  • Observer
  • Strategy
  • Adapter
  • Decorator

Styles

  • Monolithic
  • Microservices
  • Event-Driven
  • Service-Oriented
  • Layered
  • Hexagonal
  • Clean
  • Domain-Driven

Quality Attributes

  • Scalability
  • Performance
  • Reliability
  • Security
  • Maintainability
  • Testability
  • Flexibility
  • Portability

Online Courses

Recommended Books

  • "Clean Architecture" by Robert C. Martin
  • "Domain-Driven Design" by Eric Evans
  • "Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture" by Martin Fowler
  • "Building Microservices" by Sam Newman
  • "Software Architecture in Practice" by Len Bass

Practice Resources

Community Resources

Best Practices

  1. Architecture Design

    • Clear Boundaries
    • Separation of Concerns
    • Dependency Management
    • Interface Design
    • Component Design
  2. Quality Management

    • Performance
    • Scalability
    • Reliability
    • Security
    • Maintainability
  3. Technical Management

    • Code Organization
    • Documentation
    • Testing Strategy
    • Deployment Process
    • Monitoring System
  4. Evolution Management

    • Version Control
    • Change Management
    • Technical Debt
    • Refactoring
    • Migration
  5. Team Collaboration

    • Knowledge Sharing
    • Code Review
    • Documentation
    • Communication
    • Mentoring