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System Architecture

Architectural strategies and design best practices for building modern software systems.

Stop Fighting the Losing Battle of Manual Documentation

Traditional system documentation methods fail to keep up with modern software complexity. Auto-documentation transforms engineering teams by saving time, improving accuracy, and enabling seamless collaboration.

Future-Proof Your MVP: The Essential Guide to Minimum Viable Architecture

Minimum Viable Architecture plays a critical role in the success of your MVP. Learn how to avoid the most common pitfalls in implementing this strategic approach.

Introducing the Multiplayer Beta: Design, Develop and Manage Distributed Software Better

We are thrilled to announce the public beta release of Multiplayer, a platform created to transform the way teams design, develop, and manage distributed software.

Understanding Architectural Technical Debt

While most resources and tools today focus on code-level technical debt, it is Architectural Technical Debt (ATD) that incurs the highest "interest rates" and imposes the most significant constraints on the evolution of a software system.

Why Everyone on your Team Should Understand the System Architecture (Even a Little)?

Architecture is a team sport and even a basic understanding of system architecture can greatly benefit engineers in multiple aspects of their work.

Grokking the System Design Review - everything your team should know

Explore the balance between upfront planning and evolutionary design, understanding the significance of architecture in software development, and learning how to conduct impactful system design reviews.

The Rise of Modern Software Architects

The Software Architect role is undergoing foundational changes and significant evolution. In this article, we dive deep into the common misconceptions surrounding this role and illuminate the shifting dynamics that are shaping the future of modern software architecture.

System Design and Software Design in Distributed Systems

System Design and Software Design are often used interchangeably. This blog post shares how we define them and use them in the context of building distributed systems.

Six Modern Software Architecture Styles

Leveraging tried-and-tested solutions saves time, ensures reliability, and helps avoid common pitfalls. We look at six common architectural styles used in distributed systems and talk about how to choose the best one for your use case.

Backend Software Engineers are Designers Too

We typically associate 'design' with visual aesthetics, but it's more than that. Backend engineers are masters of System Design, meticulously crafting the architecture, dependencies, and data structures that influence user experiences. This post explores the hidden artistry in their work.