Software Architect Bootcamp

5.4. Architect's Walkthrough

A number of development milestones occur that require the attention of the software architect. Unless the architect is available, the development team may be faced with either waiting for approval—the kiss of death for rapid development—or making assumptions that may not always be accurate. Correcting these incorrect assumptions at a later date is always substantially more expensive and difficult than getting them right initially. Therefore, an architect must give the impression that he/she is always available with the expectation that the internal demands of a development team will be greatest early in the development process through the design process, tapering off somewhat during implementation, testing, and deployment. ...