Mark Richards and Neal Ford, the authors of Fundamentals of Software Architecture and Software Architecture The Hard Parts, often answer questions and generally network with other architects at in-person events, which are sadly on hold at the moment. Thus, to provide another benefit to the existing and growing software architecture community, we’re hosting Foundations Fridays Forum, a free 30 minute topic-based question and answer session twice a month, with each forum focused on one of our books. We set the topic based on the book; you come armed with questions. Note that these forums are not recorded. Keep an eye on this space for upcoming dates and topics. Seating is limited, so register early and sign in early to ensure a seat.
Upcoming Forums
Friday, September 24th, 2021 from 09:30am-10:00am EDT
Topic: Architectural Thinking
In chapter 2 of our book we introduce what is known as architectural thinking - seeing things with an “architect's eye”. In other words, seeing things from an architecture point of view. In this forum we will answer your questions regarding things like architecture vs. design, what is architecture, what it means to “think architecturally”, and how to link business drivers to architecture concerns.
Registration Link:
https://developertoarchitect.clickmeeting.com/fsa-foundations-friday-forum-sept-24-/register
Friday, October 22nd, 2021 from 09:30am-10:00am EDT
Topic: Architectural Coupling
In our recently published book Software Architecture: The Hard Parts we begin the book by discussing architectural coupling. In this forum we will be discussing coupling within architecture and more details about what is known as an architecture quantum, and answer your questions from chapter 2 of our new book.
Registration Link:
https://developertoarchitect.clickmeeting.com/ahp-foundations-friday-forum-oct-22-/register
Prior Forums
Friday, August 27, 2021
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: What Makes Architecture So Hard?
Friday, July 30, 2021
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: Managing Distributed Transactions
Friday, May 28, 2021
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: Enterprise Architecture in the 21st Century
Friday, April 30, 2021
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: Serverless: Architecture Style or Deployment Strategy?
Friday, March 26, 2021
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: Architecting for Elasticity
Friday, February 26, 2021
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: The Soft Skills of Architecture
Friday, January 29,2021
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: What is an Architectural Quantum?
Friday, November 27, 2020
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: Defining Architecture Characteristics
Friday, October 30, 2020
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: The Low Code / No Code Movement: Good or Bad?
Friday, September 25, 2020
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: The Multiple Dimensions of Software Architecture
Friday, August 28, 2020
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: The Intersection of Data and Architecture
Friday, July 31,2020
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: Who Builds Monoliths in 2020?
Friday, June 26, 2020
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: The Many Faces of Microkernel Architecture