Hands-On Software Architecture with Java

Chapter 1: Designing Software Architectures in Java – Methods and Styles

In this chapter, we will focus on some core concepts that we can use as a base to build on in the upcoming chapters. We will explore different ways to represent the software architecture, paying attention to the intended audience and their specific point of view. Additionally, we will elaborate on the importance of a proper architectural design and its role in the software development life cycle. Following this, we will move on to the Java ecosystem, which is the core topic of this book, to discover why it’s a good choice for implementing a complete enterprise application.

In particular, we will cover the following topics:

• The importance of software architecture
• Different ...