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Quality of Software Architecture Literature
In a study, it was found that out of 12 books on software architecture, only a small fraction (less than 1%) described the designs of actual software systems. The majority of the content focused on UML and design patterns. The lack of real-world design experience among authors may explain this discrepancy. Authors like Eric Hammond, who had practical experience, produced impactful works by drawing on real-world insights for their patterns, which was evident in the success of 'Design Patterns in Ruby'.