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Introduction to the Architecture Decision Canvas: Making better architecture decisions together

A visual, collaborative technique for decision-making in software architecture. With the Architecture Decision Canvas you can coordinate teams, weigh up options and work on decisions.

Start Every Software Initiative with a Lean Canvas (Free Download Inside!)

Start every software project with a Lean Canvas: focus on the real problem, align your team, and design smarter solutions. Download a free PDF here!

12 Essential AI Techniques, Tools & Frameworks to Enhance your Software Product

Discover 12 essential AI techniques, tools & frameworks to enhance your software product!

Creating a modern Software Architecture Documentation – Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

Struggling with software architecture docs? Learn arc42, C4 Model & Docs as Code with a step-by-step tutorial & starter project! Watch now! 🚀

30 Fundamental Techniques for Software Architects

Discover essential techniques for software architects to design modern systems, align with business goals, and manage stakeholders effectively. Learn more in this post!

Misuses and Mistakes of the C4 model

Simon Brown clears up the misconceptions about the C4 model: Avoid common pitfalls such as the misuse of abstractions, ambiguous diagrams and unclear architectural boundaries.

9 Simple Yet Powerful Principles for Building Strong Product Teams

Building strong product teams drives software success. Learn 9 proven principles to boost trust, autonomy, and collaboration for lasting impact.

The Ultimate List of Best Software Architecture Books (2025) 📗

In this post I present you a list of the best software architecture books you should read in 2025.

Doing the Right Thing Efficiently: The Rise of Product Developers

In today’s tech landscape, product developers who combine entrepreneurial spirit and software craftsmanship are more important than traditional software developers. They drive true innovation and align their work with business goals to ensure efficiency and faster time to market.

Frontend Architecture Map: A User Journey-Driven Approach to Avoid Hype-Driven Development

The Frontend Architecture Map helps product teams make smart decisions about frontend technologies based on the user journey, avoiding trendy pitfalls. It maximizes the real value of web applications by providing a clear, overarching approach to frontend architecture.

Understanding SSR with Hydration: Pros, Cons, and Scenarios for Software Architects

Discover the pros, cons, and scenarios of SSR with Hydration. Learn when to use it and when to avoid it with this guide tailored for software architects.

How AI Can Support Software Architects: A practical example without the hype

Discover how AI simplifies quality requirement formulation in software architecture. A practical, no-hype AI supported technique for clear and structured quality requirements.

Crucial Soft Skills for Tech Leads and Software Architects: 10 Must-Haves for Impact

Over the course of my career as a tech lead and software architect, I've found that many tech leaders are technically excellent but lack soft skills, which affects their leadership quality and effectiveness. Here are my top 10 soft skills for successful tech leads and software architects.

My six takeaways from the discussion on How Architecture & Culture Go Hand in Hand

My six key takeaways from the discussion between Eoin Woods and Charles Humble on How Architecture and Culture Go Hand in Hand.