Nigel Leeming wrote:There is a tremendous amount of software being developed for an equally huge amount of reasons. Unfortunately, in this high technology, leading edge, paradigm-shifting world of computing, we have forgotten the original promise of technology. It was meant to make our lives easier.

This book is about how individuals can take the lead in realigning our development efforts to that promise. In doing so, we shall in turn take our lead from the practice of Architecture, when Architects formed themselves into organisations determined to combat the problem of buildings falling on people's heads.

The change is already underway. The position of Software Architect, or a similar title, has been created by many organisations in the realisation that software development needs to be led by a single mind, or more accurately, by a single vision. This book will guide you to the skills you need to become a software architect and survive as one.