#Kafka 4.0 is out with a slew of new features and enhancements!

Notably, it introduces default operation in KRaft mode, eliminating Apache ZooKeeper dependencies.

Dive deeper into the updates on #InfoQ https://bit.ly/429ZfuH

There is no Vibe Engineering
https://serce.me/posts/2025-31-03-there-is-no-vibe-engineering

Software Architecture guru Martin Fowler (@mfowler) reminds us in this brief article written in 2019 that high internal quality software is measurably cheaper than low internal quality software, mostly due to the fact that adding new features to a high internal quality project can cost half as much as it does adding them to a technical debt laden one.

"Is High Quality Software Worth the Cost?"

https://martinfowler.com/articles/is-quality-worth-cost.html

The new CPSA®-Foundation Level curriculum is here! @gernotstarke and Alexander Lorz share key insights into the updates, including a more logical structure and improved progression to better equip architects for current and future challenges.

Learn more: https://t1p.de/lsbux

Agent-Friendly Code: Architecting for AI-First Development: Build Smarter Code for Humans, Machines, and the Future https://leanpub.com/agent-friendly-code by Dmitriy Zhuk is the featured book on the Leanpub homepage! https://leanpub.com #ai #SoftwareArchitecture #books #ebooks #programming

If you spent two full days on uncomfortable chairs and still enjoyed it, it must be @ama_conf . Compared to last week a bit less inspiration, a bit more reaffirmation, but that's just me, your mileage may vary. Many very pleasant encounters, the conference has a great community spirit about it. Thanks for having me!

The last conference of this Winter/Spring for me, ending the Spring conference season with a highlight: Stoked to be speaking at @ama_conf later today. Currently enjoying the keynote by Simon Wardley.

The C4 model for visualising software architecture https://leanpub.com/visualising-software-architecture by Simon Brown is the featured book on the Leanpub homepage! https://leanpub.com #Agile #Software #SoftwareArchitecture #books #ebooks

A guide to visualising your software architecture with the C4 model.

Find it on Leanpub!

We are proud to announce the latest curriculum version 2025.1 for the Certified Professional for Software Architecture-Foundation Level!

As of April 1, all CPSA-F training courses will follow this updated version.

The curriculum structure has been enhanced to better align with key architectural tasks, including requirements, design, communication, and evaluation.

Further information: t1p.de/p4drg

Java standards aren't dead, they enable innovation & AI! Structure fuels speed & quality. Why standards are key for modern software development.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/unseen-engine-why-software-standards-still-drive-age-ai-markus-eisele-pwqbf

Es impresionante que a esta etapa de la industria de tech todavía no tomamos enserio el tema de dependencias de un proyecto.

“Vamos a usar este framework y que se joda” sin preguntar “¿Qué usa esta mierda?” es negligente.

Que rápido nos olvidamos de “left-pad” y la mierda que eso formo (ademas de todas los demás fuegos que se pudieron evitar)

A beginner-friendly guide to #REST, #SOAP, #GraphQL, and #gRPC:
Introduces the distinct advantages of each API type and architecture.
Has examples, such as REST’s use in e-commerce, GraphQL in social apps, and gRPC in microservices.
Highlights emerging API trends like decentralized systems and AI-driven capabilities.

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/learn-api-fundamentals-and-architecture/

In "Foundations of Scalable Systems", Ian Gorton writes, among other things, about relational databases and how it's not uncommon to apply denormalization. Or well, he meant to, but on page 196 they printed something else.. which I'm sorry to hear

Stuck in a big ball of mud codebase? Modularity & cohesion to the rescue!

Faster dev & maintenance
Less risk
Scalable teams
Smooth onboarding
More flexibility
Engineer growth

A must-have for modern, robust #software.

https://victoronsoftware.com/posts/software-modularity/
#SoftwareArchitecture #DeveloperExperience #TechnicalDebt

Impactful Mind Skills for Moments of Change and Uncertainty
Recording (video / #podcast) available!
with Cosima Laube @gazebo_c and Sofia Katsaouni @sofiakat
https://software-architektur.tv/2025/03/18/episode255.html
#SoftwareArchitecture im #Stream

Impactful Mind Skills for Moments of Change and Uncertainty
TODAY 18:00 CET
with Cosima Laube @gazebo_c and Sofia Katsaouni
More information and opportunity to ask questions:
https://software-architektur.tv/
#SoftwareArchitecture im #Stream

Exciting news! In our latest blog post, Erik Wilde, @sippsack and Thilo Frotscher, curators of the new CPSA Advanced module “API: Application Programming Interfaces”, share their expert insights!

They dive into the key aspects of #API design, implementation, and management, revealing why this module is a must-have for software architects. Don't miss out on their valuable perspectives! https://t1p.de/1kyg8

Impactful Mind Skills for Moments of Change and Uncertainty
TOMORROW 2025-03-18 18:00 CET
with Cosima Laube @gazebo_c and Sofia Katsaouni
More information and opportunity to ask questions:
https://software-architektur.tv/
#SoftwareArchitecture im #Stream

Impactful Mind Skills for Moments of Change and Uncertainty
Tuesday, 2025-03-18 18:00 CET
with Cosima Laube @gazebo_c and Sofia Katsaouni
More information and opportunity to ask questions:
https://software-architektur.tv/
#SoftwareArchitecture im #Stream

Servus Vienna! I’m happy to announce that I’m going to speak at the Softwarearchitektur Wien meetup on March 26. If you want to learn about “Modern Software Architecture with the Architecture Hamburger” please join: https://www.meetup.com/softwarearchitektur-wien/events/306664296/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

#softwarearchitecture #dddesign #