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
Date: January 28th, 2022 9:30am-10:00am EST
Topic: Ask Us Anything!
To kick off the new year, we are dedicating this first Foundations Friday Forum to an open Q&A session about any topic from our two books. Come prepared with anything related to software architecture that comes to mind that you might have a question about or want to discuss.
Registration Link:
https://developertoarchitect.clickmeeting.com/ahp-foundations-friday-forum-jan-28-/register
Date: February 11th, 2022 9:30am-10:00am EST
Topic: Diagramming Architecture
Unlike building architects, software architects do not have well-established standards for diagramming an architecture, making it particularly challenging to convey an architectural solution. In this forum we'll talk a bit about some diagramming techniques and answer questions from chapter 21 of our fundamentals book related to diagramming techniques.
Registration Link:
https://developertoarchitect.clickmeeting.com/fsa-foundations-friday-forum-feb-11-/register
Prior Forums
Friday, December 3, 2021
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: People skills: resolving conflict
Chat Session From Forum (PDF)
Friday, November 19, 2021
Book: Architecture: The Hard Parts
Topic: Intersection of Architecture and Data
Friday, October 29, 2021
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: Event-Driven Architecture
Friday, October 22, 2021
Book: Architecture: The Hard Parts
Topic: Architectural Coupling
Friday, September 24, 2021
Book: Fundamentals of Software Architecture
Topic: Architectural Thinking
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