(B2)Software Architecture: the Hard Parts : Modern Trade-Off Analyses

Software Architecture: The Hard Parts: Modern Trade-Off Analyses for Distributed Architectures by Neal Ford, Mark Richards, Pramod Sadalage, and Zhamak Dehghani is a practical guide to making difficult software architecture decisions. Rather than focusing on one-size-fits-all best practices, the book explains how architects can evaluate trade-offs and choose appropriate solutions for complex distributed systems.

The book covers architectural decision-making, coupling, modularity, architectural decomposition, microservices, service granularity, distributed transactions, workflows, orchestration, contracts, data architecture, event-driven architecture, and operational characteristics such as scalability, performance, and resilience. It is designed for software architects, developers, technical leads, and professionals working with modern distributed systems.

Book Details

Authors: Neal Ford, Mark Richards, Pramod Sadalage & Zhamak Dehghani Edition: 1st Edition Format: Paperback ISBN-13: 9781492086895