An intro to software architecture, why it matters to any software practitioner and why you’re likely asking the wrong questions. Architecture shouldn’t be an afterthought nor a rigorous top down set of practices and policies, but a method of tying the business and technical goals into a cohesive vision for your product and company.

With nearly 20 years in the industry, I’ve worked in various large multinational companies and small startups and have observed one main theme, architecture matters for your products.