Should Developers Care About Software Architecture?

In this episode of Modern Software Engineering, Dave Farley and Sam Newman argue that software architecture and design patterns aren’t just “nice to haves” but core skills every developer needs. They break down how thoughtful architecture—whether you’re dealing with microservices or classic design patterns—directly impacts the scalability, reliability, and maintainability of your code.

By exploring the sweet spot between coding and high-level design, they show how understanding architecture helps you write cleaner, more robust systems. Bottom line: knowing how to architect software isn’t optional if you want to build better products.

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