Part 8: Software Architecture
Duration: 10-12 hours | Difficulty: Advanced
Architecture is the high-level structure of your software. This part teaches you patterns and principles for designing systems that scale.
What You'll Learn
- Design patterns
- Microservices architecture
- API design best practices
- Event-driven architecture
Part 8 Modules
| Module | Topic | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Module 25: Design Patterns | Common software patterns | 3-4 hours |
| Module 26: API Design | RESTful and GraphQL APIs | 2-3 hours |
| Module 27: Microservices | Service-oriented architecture | 3-4 hours |
| Module 28: Event-Driven | Message queues and events | 2-3 hours |
Architecture Evolution
SpecWeave Architecture Support
ADRs (Architecture Decision Records) in plan.md document:
- Technology choices
- Trade-off decisions
- System boundaries
- Communication patterns
Prerequisites
Before starting:
- ✅ Completed Parts 1-7
- ✅ Full stack development experience
- ✅ DevOps fundamentals