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Christian Ciceri,Dave Farley,Neal Ford,Andrew Harmel-Law,Michael Keeling,Carola Lilienthal

Software Architecture Metrics: Case Studies to Improve the Quality of Your Architecture

Software Architecture Metrics: Case Studies to Improve the Quality of Your Architecture

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Software architecture metrics are essential for maintainability and architectural quality, and this book provides practical case studies to introduce metrics that every software architect should know. It helps detect issues early, mitigate risk, and improve performance, with contributions from 10 prominent practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2022
Publisher: O'Reilly Media


Software architecture metrics play a vital role in ensuring the maintainability and architectural quality of a software project. By providing early warnings about the accumulation of architectural and technical debt, these metrics help identify potential issues at an early stage. In this comprehensive guide, leading hands-on software architects share practical case studies to introduce essential metrics that every software architect should understand. Rather than focusing solely on theory, this book emphasizes practice and implementation, showcasing successful strategies that have been tried and tested.

Detecting software architectural issues early is crucial for the success of any software project. It enables mitigating risks of poor performance and reduces the cost of repairing those issues. Written by practitioners for software architects and software developers eager to explore successful case studies, this guide provides valuable insights into decision and measurement effectiveness.

Contributions from 10 prominent practitioners make this book an invaluable resource. It offers key software architecture metrics that help architects set the right KPIs and measure the outcomes. Readers will learn how to effectively measure the alignment of their software architecture with their goals, select the most relevant metrics to track, enhance observability, testability, and deployability, prioritize software architecture projects, and build insightful and meaningful dashboards.

By leveraging these metrics, software architects can make informed decisions, optimize their software architecture, and drive measurable improvements in the overall quality and performance of their software projects. Whether you are a seasoned software architect or a newcomer to the field, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to excel in your role and deliver exceptional software solutions.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 177 x 235 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781098112233

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