Programming Quote by Simon Brown
““unlike the building industry, the software development industry lacks a standard, consistent way to think about, describe and visually communicate software architecture””
About This Quote
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.
Adopt a common architecture notation.
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When to use this quote
- team meetings
- design reviews
- documentation
- training sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What visual language best fits your projects?
- How to balance standardization with flexibility?
Adopting a standard may stifle creativity or not fit all contexts.