Mark Richards, Neal Ford – Software Architecture Fundamentals, Second Edition

Mark Richards, Neal Ford – Software Architecture Fundamentals, Second Edition

Being a successful software architect is more than just possessing technical knowledge. It’s about thinking like an architect, being a leader, and understanding the architectural elements, patterns, and styles necessary to create effective software architectures. In this full update to their “Software Architecture Fundamentals 2015” (O’Reilly Media) video course, Neal Ford and Mark Richards empower you with the essential skills you need to be effective in this role. You’ll be introduced to previously unmentioned architecture patterns, such as command query responsibility segregation (CQRS) and LMAX, along with the most effective tools and strategies for analyzing architecture. This video is designed for senior-level developers who want to become software architects and for junior architects who want to bump up their skill sets.

Understand the four main aspects of being a software architect
Learn the difference between architecture decisions and technology decisions
Acquire crucial soft skills, such as how to communicate effectively as a team leader
Explore ways to match methodologies with architecture to ensure successful implementations
Discover various techniques and patterns for integrating multiple applications and databases
Learn how to make your architecture more adaptable to changes in business and technology
Understand application, integration, and enterprise architecture frameworks
Get up to speed on architecture patterns such as CQRS and LMAX
Pick up techniques, strategies, and tools for analyzing architecture
Explore the impact of engineering practices like continuous delivery and evolutionary architecture