Software Systems Architecture

Nick Rozanski and Eoin Woods

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AD Template Update

The MS Word version of the architectural description template we posted a few weeks ago was an old version. We've fixed this now. Apologies for any confusion and thanks to those who pointed the problem out.

JAOO 2008

Eoin is giving a talk based on his "Top 10 Software Architecture Mistakes" article at JAOO in Aarhus in September. Click the link below to find out more about the event.
JAOO 2008

Lucky for Some

As of July 2008, the book has now had thirteen five-star reviews on Amazon.com. Thanks to all who have provided such strong endorsements. We are really pleased that people are finding it so useful.
Reviews Page

Welcome

Software Systems Architecture: Working With Stakeholders Using Viewpoints (front cover) Welcome to the web site for Software Systems Architecture: Working With Stakeholders Using Viewpoints and Perspectives by Nick Rozanski and Eoin Woods.

Our book is a practitioner-oriented guide to designing and implementing effective architectures for information systems. It is both a readily accessible introduction to software architecture and an invaluable handbook of well-established best practices.

It shows why the role of the architect is central to any successful information systems development project, and, by presenting a set of architectural viewpoints and perspectives, provides specific direction for improving your own and your organization’s approach to software systems architecture.

This web site contains supporting material for the book, including sample chapters, references and white papers.

  • Click on the book link to find out more about the book.
  • Click on the events link to find out about up and coming events.
  • Click on the resources link for a directory of web resources and comprehensive bibliography.
  • Click on the library link for other material we have written, jointly or separately.
  • Click on the about link to find out about the authors.
  • Click on one of the Reference links at the right for some reference material on viewpoints and perspectives.

Please let us know if you find the material here useful. You can contact us by email and also keep informed of news and updates to the site by joining our Yahoo Email Group.

Reference

Viewpoints

Introduction

Functional

Information

Concurrency

Development

Deployment

Operational

Main Perspectives

Introduction

Security

Performance and Scalability

Availability and Resilience

Evolution

Other Perspectives

Accessibility

Development Resource

Internationalization

Location

Regulation

Usability