Software Architect Bootcamp (2nd Edition)

368 Pages·2003·2.9 MB·English

by  Thomas J. Mowbray

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Software Architect Bootcamp, Second Edition
By Raphael Malveau, Thomas J. Mowbray, Ph.D.
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Pub Date: December 10, 2003
ISBN: 0-13-1412272
Pages: 368
The completely updated "field manual" for becoming a better
software architect!
The crucial skills you need to survive and thrive as an enterprise
software architect! Fully updated for the latest techniques-from
lightweight methods and architectural layers to Model-Driven
Architecture and UML 2.0!
In this book, Raphael Malveau and Thomas J. Mowbray share up-to-
the-minute insights and practical solutions for all the key challenges
of building enterprise software systems with objects, components,
and Internet technologies. You'll master today's best technical and
business practices for the entire project lifecycle as you discover
how to avoid crucial pitfalls and costly errors. Coverage includes:
Choosing the right architectural model for your project
Executing heavyweight and lightweight approaches to software
architecture
Understanding the architectural issues associated with open
source development
Managing complexity, scalability, reliability, security, latency, and
flexibility
Making the most of abstraction, refactoring, and architectural
prototyping
Leveraging proven design patterns and anti-patterns
Effective prototyping, business-case development, and project
leadership
Coordinating smoothly with project managers and teams
Managing your own career as a software architect

With hands-on exercises, real-life war stories, and a take-no-
prisoners attitude, Software Architect Bootcamp, Second Edition,
won't just help you become a great software architect: it'll help you
become a true technical leader of your organization.
• Table of Contents
Software Architect Bootcamp, Second Edition
By
Raphael Malveau, Thomas J. Mowbray, Ph.D.
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Pub Date: December 10, 2003
ISBN: 0-13-1412272
Pages: 368
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About Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference
Preface
Chapter One.
Introduction
Section 1.1.
Defining Software Architecture
Section 1.2.
The Need For The Software Architect
Section 1.3.
Goals
Chapter Two.
Military History
Section 2.1.
Software Architecture Approaches
Section 2.2.
The Architectural Paradigm Shift
Section 2.3.
The Need for Software Architecture
Section 2.4.
Zachman Framework
Section 2.5.
Reference Model for Open Distributed Processing
Section 2.6.
Enterprise Architecture Standards
Section 2.7.
Design Patterns
Section 2.8.
AntiPatterns
Section 2.9.
Software Design-Level Model
Section 2.10.
Conclusions
Section 2.11.
Exercises
Chapter Three.
Software Architecture: Basic Training
Section 3.1.
Object-Oriented Technology
Section 3.2.
Component-Oriented Technology
Section 3.3.
Technology Ownership
Section 3.4.
Client-Server Technology
Section 3.5.
Internet Technology
Section 3.6.
Architectural Layers and When to Use Them
Section 3.7.
Software Application Experience
Section 3.8.
Technology and Application Architecture
Section 3.9.
Applying Standards to Application Systems
Section 3.10.
Distributed Infrastructures
Section 3.11.
Conclusions
Section 3.12.
Exercises
Chapter Four.
Software Architecture: Going to War
Section 4.1.
Software Architecture Paradigm Shift
Section 4.2.
Doing Software Incorrectly
Section 4.3.
Doing Software Correctly: Enterprise Architecture Development
Section 4.4.
Bottom Line: Time, People, and Money
Section 4.5.
Conclusions
Section 4.6.
Exercises
Chapter Five.
Software Architecture: Drill School
Section 5.1.
Architecture Versus Programming
Section 5.2.
Managing Complexity Using Architecture
Section 5.3.
Systems Integration
Section 5.4.
Making the Business Case
Section 5.5.
Architectural Linkage to Software Development
Section 5.6.
Conclusions
Section 5.7.
Exercises
Chapter Six.
Leadership Training
Section 6.1.
Leadership Is a Necessary, Learnable Skill
Section 6.2.
The Architect as Team Builder
Section 6.3.
Always Insist on Excellence in Deliverables
Section 6.4.
Architect's Walkthrough
Section 6.5.
Project Management Basics
Section 6.6.
Architect's Role Versus Project Management
Section 6.7.
Conclusions
Section 6.8.
Exercises
Chapter Seven.
Software Architecture: Jump School
Section 7.1.
Process
Section 7.2.
Creating New Processes
Section 7.3.
Teamwork
Section 7.4.
Conclusions
Section 7.5.
Exercises
Chapter Eight.
Communications Training
Section 8.1.
Communications Challenges
Section 8.2.
Responsibility-Driven Development
Section 8.3.
Communication Responsibilities
Section 8.4.
Handling Feedback
Section 8.5.
Evolution of Software Design Notations
Section 8.6.
Unified Modeling Language Notation
Section 8.7.
Model-Driven Architecture
Section 8.8.
Conclusions
Section 8.9.
Exercises
Chapter Nine.
Software Architecture: Intelligence Operations
Section 9.1.
Architectural Mining
Section 9.2.
Architectural Iteration
Section 9.3.
Architectural Judgment
Section 9.4.
Conclusions
Section 9.5.
Exercises
Chapter Ten.
Software Architecture: Psychological Warfare
Section 10.1.
Alternative Learning
Section 10.2.
Internal Control
Section 10.3.
Expectation Management
Section 10.4.
Psychology of Truth
Section 10.5.
Software Envisioning
Section 10.6.
Reference Models and Human Psychology
Section 10.7.
Example: Reference Selling
Section 10.8.
Psychology of Ownership
Section 10.9.
Psychological Akido
Section 10.10.
Conclusions
Section 10.11.
Exercises
Chapter Eleven.
Software Architecture: Career Advice
Section 11.1.
Read, Read, Read
Section 11.2.
Word of Caution
Section 11.3.
Making A NAME
Section 11.4.
Becoming an Expert
Section 11.5.
Conclusions
Section 11.6.
Exercises