Becoming an Agile Software Architect

Chapter 6: Delivering Value with New Ways of Working

"In pure architecture the smallest detail should have a meaning or serve a purpose."

– Augustus W. N. Pugin (designed Big Ben)

So far, we have covered the concept of agile architecture and the duties of agile architects. This chapter will focus on the techniques needed to ensure value is delivered in every aspect of architecture work.

The highest priority in agile software development is to satisfy customer needs through the early and continuous delivery of value. The Lean principle Muda states that you should eliminate waste by avoiding non-value-added activities to deliver value to the customer. Architecture is no different; every architecture activity has to deliver value. Continuous and ...