Becoming a Good Software Architect

Session 1: Introduction to Software Architecture

Session 2: What it takes to become Software Architect

By

Terry Cheng ()
terrycheng@maveosystems.com Chief Technology Officer

http://www.maveosystems.com
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Session 1

Introduction to

Software Architecture

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Software Architect is Someone Who Can Make Sub-optimal Decision in Total Darkness
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Objectives of this talk

Give a sense of what is Software architecture

Example of Software Architecture

Principle of good Software Architecture How to prepare to become a good Software Architect Do not have to make Sub-optimal Decision anymore

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Intro. to Software Architecture

Definition of Software Architecture History/evolution of Software Architecture Overview of System Architecture How Software Architecture fit into System Architecture

A Typical Software architecture

Components of a typical Software architecture What to consider -- internal/external constrains

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Definition of Software Architecture

Francis Anderson (Chief Object Architect, ClearSystems): A set of solution frameworks to which all aspects of the problem domain are mapped. Brahim Djoudi (Software developer, GIAT Industries, Toulouse, France): The software architecture is the set of all the concepts (software components, frameworks, DB, paradigm, programming language, ...) used to "view" an entire software before it's designed. SEI:A software architecture is an abstract view of a software system distinct from the details of implementation, algorithms, and data representation. Architecture is, increasingly, a crucial part of a software organization's business strategy
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Definition of Software Architecture

Software Architecture for Product Families

Software architecture is a set of concepts and design decisions about the structure and texture of software that must be made prior to concurrent engineering to enable effective satisfaction of architecturally significant explicit functional and quality requirements and implicit requirements of the product family, the problem, and the solution domains.

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Definition of Software Architecture

UML 1.3:

Architecture is the organizational structure of a system. An architecture can be recursively decomposed into parts that interact through interfaces, relationships that connect parts, and constraints for assembling parts. Parts that interact through interfaces include classes, components and subsystems.

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History/Evolution
Driven by business need Cost cutting Increase Revenue Strategic Advantage Driven by new technology Main Frame/Batch PC/interactive Real time LAN/WAN Internet Driven by Software Engineering principle, methodology Functional decomposition, sub routines Information Engineering Object Oriented Methodology
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Over View of System Architecture

Enterprise Architecture Business Architecture

Application Architecture
Technical Architecture Product Architecture

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How Software Architecture fit in Enterprise Architecture

Software Architecture transforms Business Architecture into an set of designs and guidelines to realize business process in an information systems
Software Architecture relays on Technical Architecture to provide an efficient/scalable/secure environment to

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Example of Software Architecture Tech View

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Example of Software Architecture Tech View

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Example of Software Architecture Tech View

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Example of Software Architecture Tech Client Side Server Side

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Asynchronous Information Request

Browser

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ActionForm Action

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Servlet Request (Form Submission)

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Servlet Actions

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ActionMapping

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struts taglibs maveo taglibs
HTML / XSL / css / js / images etc.

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XSLT Processor (Microsoft DOM) xsl

JSP Mapping

xsl

Content Caching (JavaScript Object Pool)

utility classes com.maveo.util package

Database

MAVEO UI Framework Diagram By: Patrick Lai Last Updated: 2 July 2002 Version: 2.0

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Components of Software Architecture

Business model

Platform
Layer/Network Model Domain Framework

Technical Framework
Deployment Model

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Components of Software Architecture

Logical View Develop ment View Process View Allocates classes and responsibilities to packages and subsystems. Allocates packages and subsystems to layers and components. Also defines the development structure. Allocates components to processes.

Physical Allocates processes to processors, nodes, networks. View Use Case View (The Plus One) Captures requirements used to develop and validate each of the other views.

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Principles of Good Architecture

Scalable Flexible Extensible Reusable Open Common semantics Secure

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What others to consider

Business objectives Skill of development team and local market of team Cost to build and Maintain Materiality of Technology

Current System constrain

Migration, migration, migration

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Software Architecture Processes

Business High Level Req High Level Architecture Decision Market/Technical Consideration Network Model/Platform Decision Business Modeling Class/Data modeling Data architecture decision Use case, process/flow modeling UI decision Domain Framework from above two Implementation analysis Technical implementation decision Technical Framework Implementation Language Tool decision Platform specific implementation architecture

Sample/framework development

http://www.bredemeyer.com/
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Whats Next
Pattern Product line Architecture Documenting Software Architecture Evaluate Software Architecture

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Summary
Software Architecture need to consider from both technical point of view as well as business point of view There are different ways to communicate architecture design There is no THE best architecture for any one software system

Always need consider

external constrain, such cost, infrastructure, Maturity of IT organization, not only development, but also operations Architecture is a live entity, therefore, ability to grow, migrate is very important
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Q&A

Q&A & Break

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Session 2

What it takes to become a Software Architect

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What it takes to become Software Architect

What an Software Architect do

How to become a Software Architect

Technical skill Non-Technical Skill

Conclusion
Q&A

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What is Software Architect

The Software Architect operates nearly as a peer to the project manager. While the project manager deals with budgets, plans, resources and tracking progress, the architect sets the technical vision for the project, mentors the technical staff, and monitors design and implementation artifacts for quality and compliance to standards.

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Job Description
This position will be part of a team responsible for improving the quality of internally developed Mutual Fund Customer Service applications. Specific assignments may include large projects as well as small enhancements with both prioritized by business needs. Development takes place in a highly collaborative environment that places value on effective communication skills. Under minimal supervision, the position plans, coordinates and analyses new and existing application designs/techniques to meet current and future needs. The position works with users and developers to analyze, design, and implement application systems and/or enhancements to existing systems and may include leading a team for a specific project. This position provides deep technology expertise in a variety of areas.
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Job Requirements
Advanced knowledge of programming language(s), software development tools and environment(s) and systems analysis and functional design is required. In addition, thorough knowledge of database concepts, database design, data modeling and system architectures is also required. Expert knowledge of application design principles, practices, system development methodologies, (preferably OO), and software life cycles is required. The ideal candidate possesses expert knowledge in one or more highly specialized areas of application development. Experience in application development with the design and programming of multi-tier applications utilizing J2EE technology coupled with strong server programming abilities including Servlets, EJBs, and JSPs is required. Experience with programming in Smalltalk is highly desired. Experience with Envy,Rational Rose, .NET, and/or HTML is helpful.
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Job Description
Senior position with a heavy emphasis on .NET technologies. This position has sales support as well as hands-on responsibilities. Collaborates with customers, designers, and database programmers to construct an optimal web solution using Microsoft tools. Understands the aims of development customers and works with business analysts to ensure those needs are met with the software.

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Responsibilities
Participate in complete software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, code and unit test, for applications based on Microsoft .NET technologies. Act as "subject matter expert" in assigned area of responsibility. Work with customers to formulate and define application scope and objectives. Build relationships with customers to determine business requirements Build relationships with business partners. Provide technical consultation in new systems development, new package evaluations, and enhancement of existing systems; participate in structured walkthrough and technical reviews. Prepare functional specifications from which programs will be written; design, code, test, debug, and document programs. Keep technical, communications, and business skills current with an emphasis on understanding emerging Microsoft-based web/ecommerce technologies and their impact on Berbee's customers. Plan, schedule, and conduct I-net (Inter/intra/extranet) system tests; monitor test results; and take required corrective action.
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Job Requirements
Broad awareness of basic Internet, intranet, and WWW technologies, including: Inter/intra/extranet tools; Web installation, configuration and performance management; Web navigation, content, linking, and browser tuning; Web security and encryption Experience with .NET servers and tools required Web site design and development experience in a Microsoft environment Working knowledge and skills in ASP, JavaScript, VBScript, and XML as well as upcoming .NET technologies such as ASP.NET and Visual Studio.NET Experience with the Microsoft family of .NET servers including Content Management Server, BizTalk Server, Application Center Server, Sharepoint Portal Server, etc. Working knowledge of SQL Server 2000 with database/Web connectivity familiarity, plus database management and file access methods Strong communications and interpersonal skills Strong problem solving/analysis skills Ability to work well both in teams and independently
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Technical Skills
Requirement gathering/Management Modeling and analysis methodology

Full Software Development Life Cycle

Modern architectural technologies, such as J2EE and .NET

In depth knowledge of programming languages

Network, Security, hardware platforms Database

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None Technical Skills

Facilitation Communication/Presentation/Sales Skill Mentoring Domain Knowledge of area you working on

Leadership
Business acumen

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Conclusion 1
How do I start
Become an excellent developer who knows why

not just how

Understand the relationship of underline

technical architecture and software systems

Understand current platform specific

architecture, J2EE and .NET

Know the domain you are working on, become

an expert

Read, read, read, think think think

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Conclusion 2

Technical Ability
alone is never enough
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Q&A

Q&A

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