Perera Srinath. Software Architecture and Decision-Making: Leveraging Leadership, Technology, and Product Management to Build Great Products

Addison-Wesley Professional, 2024. — 270 p. (converted to PDF).In Software Architecture and Decision-Making, the author explains principles and concepts that software architects must understand deeply and how to employ those principles to manage uncertainty. The questions and principles discussed in this book help manage uncertainty while building software architecture and provide a framework for making decisions. This book is for all technical leaders in the software industry who make holistic judgments about the systems they build and for future leaders learning the craft.Understand the importance of strong decision-making with examples from great technical leaders such as the Wright brothers and Kelly Johnson.
Leverage five key questions and seven important principles to understand uncertainties during the design process and make strategic architectural decisions.
Approach the design systematically, first at the macro level and then at the individual service level.This definitive guide explains principles and concepts — technical and non-technical alike — that software architects, senior software engineers, and technical leads must understand to manage the inevitable uncertainty involved in building software systems and drive the products' success.Who Is This Book For?This book is a valuable resource for individuals in the software industry who aim to merge technical expertise with effective leadership. It's particularly beneficial for:
Aspiring and Current Technical Leaders: Enhancing leadership and decision-making in software architecture.
Proactive Team Members: Contributing more effectively to team projects, regardless of role.
Learners and Innovators: Drawing inspiration from historical technical achievements for modern software development.