The Software Architect Elevator
Book description
As the digital economy changes the rules of the game for enterprises, the role of software and IT architects is also transforming. Rather than focus on technical decisions alone, architects and senior technologists need to combine organizational and technical knowledge to effect change in their company's structure and processes. To…
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Why read it?
1 author picked The Software Architect Elevator as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
It is my belief that half of being an effective software architect is mastering people skills.
However soft they are, these skills are the hardest to master. This book focuses on the communication and soft skills necessary to become an effective architect, and it does it superbly. The author’s elevator metaphor is perfect in that it emphasizes the fact that communication must exist on all levels within the organization, and the skills needed at each level differ.
I personally found this book very useful in honing my communication skills as a software architect.
From Mark's list on better understanding software architecture.
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