There are four main aspects of thinking like an architect.

• First, it’s understanding the difference between architecture and design and knowing how

to collaborate with development teams to make architecture work.

• Second, it’s about having a wide breadth of technical knowledge while still maintaining a

certain level of technical depth, allowing the architect to see solutions and possibilities

that others do not see.

• Third, it’s about understanding, analyzing, and reconciling trade-offs between various

solutions and technologies.

• Fourth, it’s about understanding the importance of business drivers and how they translate

to architectural concerns.

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