A Model for Holistic Software Architecture

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About the Session

Software architecture has evolved beyond best practices and “silver bullet” solutions. Complexity now extends beyond codebases into human factors, business demands, organizational norms, and technological shifts. While the industry offers many patterns and principles, they are often applied in isolation, leaving architects struggling to address the full spectrum of trade-offs and constraints in modern software systems.

This talk introduces the Tailor-Made Architecture Model, a holistic framework designed to help architects navigate these growing challenges. By integrating practical decision-making tools with an approach that considers social, technical, and environmental factors, this model enables the design of solutions that adapt and thrive in evolving ecosystems.

Key Takeaways

  • Understanding how architectural decisions extend beyond technology to influence team structures and communication.
  • Applying a deterministic approach that aligns architecture with business and organizational realities.
  • Moving beyond abstract theory to craft resilient, real-world architectures that accommodate complexity.
  • Learning how to balance competing forces to design systems that are both stable and adaptive.

Target Audience

This session is ideal for software architects, technical leaders, and engineering managers who need to integrate technology, business, and human dynamics into their architectural decisions. It is also valuable for CTOs and enterprise architects seeking practical, adaptable frameworks for modern software design.

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