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Ch1: The Meaning of Software Architecture

Chapter 1: The Meaning of Software Architecture

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Distilled concepts from Chapter 1 of the Software Architect’s Handbook.

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What is software architecture?
Why is software architecture important?
Who are the consumers of software architectures?
What is the software architect role?
Summary