Software Architect's Handbook

Is the software architect role right for you?

If you care about the software that you are working on and all of its stakeholders, including the software's end users and developers, then you care about the important design decisions that go into building the software. Ultimately, that means you care about its architecture. Concerning yourself with the most important decisions can be challenging, but it can be enjoyable and rewarding for that very reason.

Software architects need to communicate with a variety of stakeholders and sometimes serve as a bridge between management, technical staff, and non-technical staff. If this is not something you want to get involved with, being a software architect may not be the best fit for you.

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