Philippe Kruchten: Controlling Your Architecture - Episode 195

In this episode of the show, Philippe Kruchten shares insights from his 35 years of software development experience, with a focus on large technical systems such as telecommunication, defense, aerospace, and software tools. He also spent 16 years as an educator and researcher in a major Canadian engineering school.

During the show, Philippe discusses the changes and struggles that software architects have faced over the years. He highlights the importance of proper documentation when dealing with architectural debt. This can help in understanding the architecture of the software and making the right decision to avoid any technical debt. Philippe also talks about the general model of software architecture design derived from five industrial approaches.

Moreover, he emphasizes the importance of decision-making and understanding the intricate network of decisions and how they relate to each other during the development of a software architecture that will condition the structure and behavior of the system. Finally, he suggests that not every software developer needs to be a software architect, but they need to have a basic understanding of software architecture.

Overall, this podcast provides valuable insights into software architecture and its documentation and is recommended for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of software development.