- Definition of Software Architecture
- Role of a Software Architect
- Benefits of Good Software Architecture
- Architecture vs Design
- Examples of Software Architecture in Real-World Systems
- Architectural Patterns and Styles
- Layered Architecture
- Client-Server Architecture
- Microservices Architecture
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Component-Based Architecture
- Quality Attributes
- Scalability
- Performance
- Security
- Maintainability
- Usability
- Understanding Requirements
- Documenting Architecture
- Views and Perspectives
- Architecture Description Languages (ADLs)
- Design Methodologies
- Top-Down vs Bottom-Up
- Iterative and Incremental Design
- Architectural Decisions and Trade-offs
- Structure and Components
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Use Cases and Examples
- Structure and Components
- Thin Client vs Thick Client
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Use Cases and Examples
- Principles of Microservices
- Structure and Components
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Challenges and Solutions
- Use Cases and Examples
- Principles of Event-Driven Systems
- Structure and Components
- Event Brokers and Event Processing
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Use Cases and Examples
- Principles of SOA
- Structure and Components
- Web Services and SOAP
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Use Cases and Examples
- Principles of Component-Based Design
- Structure and Components
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Use Cases and Examples
- Vertical vs Horizontal Scaling
- Patterns for Scalability
- Load Balancing
- Caching
- Performance Metrics
- Design Techniques for Performance
- Optimizing Data Access
- Asynchronous Processing
- Security Principles
- Design Techniques for Security
- Authentication and Authorization
- Encryption
- Secure Coding Practices
- Importance of Maintainability
- Design Techniques for Maintainability
- Modular Design
- Code Readability and Documentation
- User-Centered Design
- Principles of Usability
- Techniques to Improve Usability
- Importance of Documentation
- Architectural Blueprints
- UML for Architectural Modeling
- Use Case Diagrams
- Class Diagrams
- Sequence Diagrams
- Component Diagrams
- C4 Model
- Context Diagrams
- Container Diagrams
- Component Diagrams
- Code Diagrams
- Introduction to Design Patterns
- Categories of Design Patterns
- Creational Patterns
- Singleton
- Factory Method
- Abstract Factory
- Structural Patterns
- Adapter
- Composite
- Decorator
- Behavioral Patterns
- Observer
- Strategy
- Command
- Creational Patterns
- Applying Design Patterns in Architecture
- Web Application Architecture
- MVC and MVVM
- RESTful Services
- Mobile Application Architecture
- Native vs Hybrid
- Cross-Platform Architectures
- Enterprise Architecture
- Integration Patterns
- Middleware and ESB
- Agile Principles and Architecture
- Balancing Upfront Design and Agile Iterations
- Continuous Architecture
- Role of an Architect in Agile Teams
- Principles of DevOps
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Architectural Considerations for DevOps
- Monitoring and Logging
- Principles of Cloud-Native Design
- 12-Factor App Methodology
- Containerization and Orchestration
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Serverless Architectures
- Designing for Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Security Considerations in Architecture
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Threat Modeling and Risk Management
- Designing for Compliance and Regulations
- GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS
- Case Study: E-Commerce Platform
- Case Study: Social Media Application
- Case Study: Financial Trading System
- Lessons Learned from Real-World Architectures
- Emerging Trends and Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Blockchain
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- The Impact of Quantum Computing on Software Architecture
- Future of Architectural Patterns and Practices