Should Developers Care About Software Architecture? In this episode of Modern Software Engineering, Dave Farley and Sam Newman make the case that understanding software architecture and design patterns isn’t just “nice to have” — it’s the foundation for building scalable, reliable systems. They unpack how good architecture separates rock-solid products from fragile codebases, dive into microservices trade-offs, and explain why every developer should level up on design skills, not just architects.
Whether you’re knee-deep in code or just starting out, this chat proves that thinking about overall structure and patterns will save you headaches down the road — and help you write better code, faster. So next time you’re tempted to skip the high-level planning, remember: architecture isn’t optional, it’s your secret weapon.
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