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“unlike the building industry, the software development industry lacks a standard, consistent way to think about, describe and visually communicate software architecture” quote by Simon Brown
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““unlike the building industry, the software development industry lacks a standard, consistent way to think about, describe and visually communicate software architecture””

Simon Brown

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Source Book: Software Architecture for Developers, 2018

Software lacks a unified visual language, making architecture communication inconsistent and fragmented.

In simple terms: No standard visual language for software architecture.

Key Takeaway

Adopt a common architecture notation.

Themes

software architecture communication standardization

Mood

thoughtful pragmatic

Type

technical educational

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • design reviews
  • documentation
  • training sessions

Key Concepts

visual modeling design patterns

Questions to Reflect On

  • What visual language best fits your projects?
  • How to balance standardization with flexibility?
A Different Perspective

Adopting a standard may stifle creativity or not fit all contexts.

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