The Engineering Room with Dave Farley How Software Architects Transform Large Enterprises | Gregor Hohpe In The Engineering Room Ep. 15
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Feb 1, 2024 Gregor Hohpe, an expert in software architecture and author of "Enterprise Integration Patterns," joins the discussion about transforming large enterprises. He shares insights from his role at AWS and the challenge of developing new architectural models in the cloud. The conversation delves into the evolving role of software architects, emphasizing collaboration and adaptability. Gregor also discusses the importance of effective abstraction and communication, while highlighting the need for alignment between IT and business goals for successful transformation.
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The Architect's Perspective
- Architects possess a unique perspective, seeing things others miss.
- They consider different dimensions and the rate of change, crucial for software delivery.
Architecture vs. Architect
- Architecture and software development are intertwined and valuable in combination.
- Separate architecture as a function from architecture as a role; both impact how distinct they are.
Serverless Experiment
- Gregor built serverless versions of examples from his book, "Enterprise Integration Patterns."
- While the code itself wasn't production-worthy, the exercise gave him valuable insights.