Balancing Coupling in Software Design: Universal Design Principles for Architecting Modular Software Systems

Series Editor Foreword

I recall meeting Vladik at a conference or two nearly a decade ago, by the publication date of this, his new book. I recall Vladik, or Vlad if you like, being a quiet and thoughtful person, and with a good sense of humor, which scored high with me. He’s not overly quiet though, as he’s proven by his insightful conference talks. Since that time, we met up now and then, with our last in-person opportunity in New York City at a software architecture conference just prior to the COVID-19 lockdown. Although I find that reference point distasteful, it was thereafter a pivotal time when my signature series got life. Shortly thereafter, I asked Vladik if he would write a book for it. To my delight, he agreed. During the following ...