Introducing my new book - Fundamentals of Software Architecture
- Craig Risi
- Jun 2
- 2 min read
Hi everyone
I have more blog posts written and coming soon, but I wanted to take some time to share some exciting news.
I do a lot of writing outside of just this blog, and over the past few years, I’ve spent time trying to put down my thoughts on software architecture into words. As many of you know, I believe software architecture is the root of good software quality, and good software comes as a result of good design. So, it’s only fair that, outside of just talking about high-quality software, I take the time to write a book on software architecture as well.
This has led to the launch of another book from me—this time, I partnered with BPB Online to shape it into something that would appeal to all architects, software enthusiasts, and especially those wanting to get into software architecture.
Introducing my new book – Fundamentals of Software Architecture
With the rising complexity of modern software systems, strong, scalable software architecture has become the backbone of any successful application. This book gives you the essential knowledge to grasp the core ideas and methods of effective software design, helping you build strong, flexible systems right from the start.
This book navigates the critical aspects of software architecture, commencing with a clear definition of its significance and the pivotal role of the software architect. It delves into fundamental architectural properties like performance, security, and maintainability, underscoring the importance of modularity in crafting well-structured systems. You will explore various established architectural styles, including microservices and layered architecture, alongside key design patterns such as MVC and repository, gaining insights into their practical application. The book further elucidates the function of software components, the art of architecting for optimal performance and security, and essential design principles for building robust solutions. Finally, it examines the impact of modern development practices (Agile, DevOps), positions architecture within the broader engineering context, emphasizes the importance of testing at the architectural level, and offers a glimpse into current and future trends shaping the field.
By the end of this book, hopefully, you will have a solid understanding of the core concepts, which will help you contribute effectively to software design discussions, make informed architectural decisions, and build a strong foundation for creating high-quality, future-proof software systems.
I’ve written this with one goal in mind: to help you make architectural decisions that scale across time, teams, and technologies.
So if you have ever struggled with poor quality software, monolithic design, legacy debt, or frameworks that can’t evolve, this book should give you a roadmap to fix that. It’s for those of us who believe architecture shouldn’t slow us down — it should be the reason we move faster, with more confidence.
I hope those of you who take the time to read it will learn as much from it as I have writing it.
You can find out more information on my book, along with links to purchase a copy, here:
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