Mapping Complex Distributed Systems with C4 Diagrams and Structurizr DSL
As distributed systems grow in complexity, architects face an increasingly challenging task: how do you effectively communicate the structure and relationshi...
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Leading Without Authority: Influencing Technical Decisions Across Teams
As a principal engineer, your biggest impact comes through influence, not authority. Here’s how to guide technical decisions across teams you don’t manage.
Content Delivery Networks: How Akamai Accelerates Web Performance
Have you ever wondered why websites load so quickly, even when millions of people are visiting them at the same time? The secret weapon is called a CDN (Cont...
Event-Driven Architecture: A Pragmatic Guide to Design and Implementation
Event-driven architecture can transform how your systems communicate, but success depends on understanding when to use it and how to implement it properly. H...
How to Make Architectural Decisions (and Stick to Them)
The hardest part about architecture isn’t writing code. It’s making decisions that scale with your system and your team.
The Role of a Software Architect
What does a software architect actually do?
Domain-Driven Design (DDD) for Architects
As systems grow in complexity, technical decisions become less about choosing the “right” framework and more about aligning your architecture with the busine...