Thoughtworks Technology Podcast
Diving head first into software architecture
Mar 7, 2024
Authors discuss their innovative new book on software architecture, merging comic book elements with technical content. They explain the challenges of writing in a new format and the differences between this book and their previous one. They also share insights on collaborative design work and the evolution of 'Head First' books.
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Quick takeaways
- Head First series engages learners with interactive activities and stories to aid in understanding software architecture.
- Adapting software architecture to the head first format required innovative exercises while maintaining coherence and relevance.
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The Unique Format of Head First Books
Head First series is distinguished by engaging the entire brain through art, hands-on exercises, stories, jokes, and annotations to cater to different types of learners. The active reading experience, with custom art resembling a mix of a comic book and a technical book, makes learning coding skills stick better according to personal experience.
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