![[./resources/book-just-enough-software-architecture-george-fair.resources/screenshot.png]] [[blog/video-software-architecture-vs.-code-simon-brown.md|Video_ Software Architecture vs. Code - Simon Brown]] Want to Read Rate this book 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars Just Enough Software Architecture: A Risk-Driven Approach by George H. Fairbanks 3.55 · https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9005772-just-enough-software-architecture?from_search=true#https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9005772-just-enough-software-architecture?from_search=true# https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9005772-just-enough-software-architecture?from_search=true# Rating details · 97 ratings · 14 reviews This practical guide seeks to make architecture relevant to all software developers. Developers need to understand how to use constraints as guiderails that ensure desired outcomes, and how seemingly small changes can affect a system’s properties. Get A Copy AmazonOnline Stores ▾Book Links ▾ Hardcover, 360 pages Published September 1st 2010 by Marshall & Brainerd (first published August 30th 2010) ISBN 0984618104 (ISBN13: 9780984618101) . Edition Language English . Other Editions (2) All Editions | Add a New Edition | Combine …Less Detail edit details Edit My Activity Review of ISBN 9780984618101 Rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars Shelves to-read edit( 362nd ) Format Hardcover edit Status March 4, 2018 – Shelved as: to-read March 4, 2018 – Shelved Review Add a review comment . Friend Reviews (3) Oct 04, 2018 Sandro Mancuso marked it as to-read Like · comment Feb 12, 2018 Koen Metsu marked it as to-read Like · comment Jul 05, 2016 Thomas marked it as to-read Like · comment Recommend This Book… . 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It took a while, because the book is hardly available (I’ve got it from Google Books), but it was worth the effort. It’s technology-agnostic & to some degree it’s complementary to DDD concept as it doesn’t try to introduce new patterns or sophisticated taxonomies, but focuses on composability, different levels of abstraction and a balance between parts that keep a proper internal cohesion. It’s (the book) advertised as a “risk-based …more flag 5 likes · Like · comment · see review Nov 30, 2015 Andreas rated it liked it Shelves: 2016, computer-science Full review at my blog. Well worth the price but mainly missing the topic of risk-driven architectures. It is more an introductory text to architectural modelling. flag 2 likes · Like · comment · see review Feb 03, 2019 Dmitry Mikhaylov rated it it was amazing This book is a substantial introduction to the software architecture profession. It’s based on a great number of sources, it explains well all technical terminology, reviews various architectural approaches, and gives examples of architecural models. flag 1 like · Like · comment · see review Dec 10, 2018 Mike Gunderloy rated it really liked it A good introduction to the practice of software architecture for any reasonably-seasoned developer. The key takeaway here, and a point that Fairbanks hammers on early and often, is that the amount of modeling you should do is proportional to risk. There are no points for endless reams of documentation that no one ever reads in pursuit of “completeness.” He uses mostly (the simpler parts of) UML to demonstrate basic modeling concepts, and provides plenty of standard tools to get started. I don’t …more flag Like · comment · see review Sep 29, 2017 Paul Floyd rated it it was ok OK. Liked the ball of mud analogy. Wan’t keen on the ports and connections model. flag Like · comment · see review Mar 16, 2014 Väinö Leppänen rated it really liked it Shelves: software-engineering This is a difficult subject: how much effort should I put into modeling my software architectures and what exactly should be modeled? When do I stop? Mr. Fairbanks gave it a good shot and he was honest as well. He can’t take away the most difficult part: using your brains. His vision of focusing on the risks seems very viable, be it risks on the quality attributes (performance, security, availability etc) or the functionality. The approach in the book was a practical one. The models of the archite …more flag Like · comment · see review Apr 29, 2015 Mohammed AlYousef rated it it was amazing Shelves: computer, software-architecture I loved this book. It is divided into two main parts, the first covers your definitions and must know terms and facts. It also give a very important insight for the management side of software architecture and software development in general. The second part covers technical side of software architecture, e.g. listing models with great details, architectural styles and how to use each. It’s a great read for people who are interested in software architecture to get know about risk driven approach of …more flag Like · comment · see review Aug 17, 2014 Jose rated it really liked it Shelves: engineering, programming, software-engineering This book explains what Architecture is for, and spells out for you different kinds of modeling techniques. Good insights that appear obvious once you think about it, but many teams out there fail to notice. For example, I enjoyed the tip of not making a model unless you have a question that you want to answer. Good read. flag Like · comment · see review Nov 12, 2012 Finlay rated it it was amazing Shelves: software If you read only one book about software architecture, this should be it. It doesn’t cover the details of any specific architectural styles except as examples, but rather sets out a conceptual framework for understanding what you should be focusing on in the architecture, and how certain artifacts (eg, models) will support you reasoning about your architectural choices. flag Like · comment · see review Nov 25, 2013 Andy rated it really liked it Shelves: tech This book does a good job of describing various techniques for communicating software architecture. However, if you are looking for a definitive answer to what is “Just Enough Software Architecture” you may be disappointed because it is always going to be: “it depends.” This books tries to help guide you in determining what is right for a given situation. flag Like · comment · see review Dec 10, 2014 Ha Truong rated it liked it Shelves: technology It should be an introduction to software architecture. There are two parts, the first says about the risk driven architecture while the latter states about how to model the architecture. However it focuses too much on how to model the architecture and makes boring chapters. flag Like · comment · see review Jul 13, 2013 Kassem rated it liked it I liked the book’s pragmatic approach towards modeling and stressing the point that modeling should not be for the purpose of modeling; rather it should be a tool for solving software development problems and difficulties. flag Like · comment · see review Oct 23, 2013 Mikko Kärkkäinen rated it really liked it the first part (about the risk-driven model) was pretty theoretical and I did not find it very worthwhile. The rest of the book was really good though. flag Like · comment · see review Nov 25, 2014 Ronak rated it liked it Shelves: architecture Difficult to comprehend concepts for beginners. Too theoretical !! flag Like · comment · see review Valtteri Pyyhtiä rated it really liked it Jul 25, 2018 Anders rated it really liked it Apr 02, 2013 Tophatsteve rated it liked it Aug 25, 2015 John rated it really liked it Oct 18, 2014 Silviu Tantos rated it really liked it Jun 10, 2015 Jerry Milo Johnson rated it really liked it Mar 20, 2012 Willy Van den driessche rated it liked it Nov 17, 2012 Misty Davies rated it really liked it Mar 22, 2015 Matei Suica rated it liked it Jul 21, 2018 Tomek Wiercioch rated it really liked it Jun 15, 2012 Erich Eichinger rated it really liked it Aug 12, 2015 Ilya rated it did not like it Nov 04, 2015 Andy rated it liked it Aug 20, 2017 Vivek Thakare rated it it was amazing Aug 04, 2016 Jeroen rated it liked it Mar 04, 2018 Mike rated it really liked it Oct 23, 2015 « previous 1 2 3 4 next » . new topic Discuss This Book There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Be the first to start one » .