Software Architect's Handbook

Software Architecture in an Organization

In the previous chapter, we discussed software architecture and the role of the software architect. In this chapter, we will explore those topics further, but in the context of an organization.

Software systems are developed to satisfy the business goals of an organization. Many software architects work as part of an organization. As a result, the organization's business goals, objectives, stakeholders, project management, and processes greatly affect the software architect and their work.

This chapter focuses on topics a software architect should be familiar with when working within an organization. We will take a look at the various types of software architecture roles that are commonly found in ...