The InfoQ Podcast

Venkat Subramaniam on Architecture Patterns and Practices

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Mar 25, 2024
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Venkat Subramaniam
Venkat Subramaniam, CEO of Agile Developer Inc., discusses the evolving role of software architects in agile environments, collaborative prototyping with developers, the importance of architectural decision records, embracing hybrid architectures, and navigating microservices for business success. He emphasizes the value of knowledge-sharing and software architecture in agile and lean environments.
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ANECDOTE

Architect vs. "Real" Architect

  • Venkat Subramaniam shares an anecdote about a conversation with a fellow airplane passenger who was an architect.
  • This highlights the different interpretations of "architect" and emphasizes the importance of the role over the title.
ADVICE

Avoid PowerPoint Architecture

  • Avoid being a "PowerPoint architect" who focuses solely on diagrams and lacks practical coding experience.
  • Gain hands-on experience by actively pairing with developers and guiding prototypes to maintain technical depth.
ADVICE

Pairing and Prototyping

  • Schedule regular pairing sessions with developers to influence design, receive feedback, and gain technical insights.
  • Delegate prototype development to different developers and review their work to assess new technologies effectively.
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