A software architecture guide

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Purpose and scope

This guide is a compact reference about software architecture. It combines theory with practice, covering core concepts, trade-offs, and system structure.

Table of contents

• Foundations
  • Modularity
  • Component Principles
  • Glossary
• Architecture Styles & Patterns
  • Layered Architecture
  • Hexagonal / Ports & Adapters
  • Modular Monolith
  • Microservices
  • Event-Driven Architecture
• Design Patterns
• System Design Core Topics
• Cloud & Deployment Architecture
• Architecture Communication
• Architecture Decision Making
• Architect Role & Responsibilities
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Alignment
  • Risk Analysis
  • Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)

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Contributing

Pull requests are always welcome.