Architecture Fundamentals Learning Path
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Overview
Foundational learning path for understanding software architecture principles and practices.
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Prerequisites
- Software development experience
- Basic system design knowledge
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle
Learning Objectives
- Understand core architecture concepts
- Learn architecture patterns and styles
- Master documentation and communication
- Apply quality attribute analysis
- Practice architecture decision-making
Modules
Module 1: Architecture Basics
- What is software architecture?
- Role of a solution architect
- Architecture vs design
- Stakeholder concerns
- Quality attributes
Module 2: Architecture Styles
- Layered architecture
- Microservices architecture
- Event-driven architecture
- Service-oriented architecture (SOA)
- Serverless architecture
Module 3: Design Patterns
- Creational patterns
- Structural patterns
- Behavioral patterns
- When to apply patterns
- Anti-patterns to avoid
Module 4: Architecture Documentation
- C4 Model
- Architecture Decision Records (ADR)
- Viewpoints and perspectives
- UML diagrams
- Diagram best practices
Module 5: Quality Attributes
- Performance
- Scalability
- Security
- Reliability
- Maintainability
- Trade-off analysis
Module 6: Architecture Evaluation
- Architecture review methods
- Risk assessment
- Technical debt evaluation
- Architecture fitness functions
- Evolutionary architecture
Learning Resources
- Online courses
- Books and articles
- Video tutorials
- Practice exercises
- Case studies
Assessments
- Module quizzes
- Architecture kata exercises
- Design review participation
- Final project
Timeline
Recommended: 8-12 weeks, 5-10 hours per week
Related Resources
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Last Updated: November 2025