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"Good Collection of Best Practices!" - by Ali on 23-SEP-2012
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I think this book (actually a collection of tips and practical guidance) from various professionals in the field, is a good reference.

For many software architects, like me, the tips in this book will serve to remind the characteristics of successful software architecture practices.

I intend to keep this as one of my Swiss Kit items.
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"Mostly good" - by Anonymous on 30-JUL-2012
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A bit uneven, but some real gems in here.
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"Very inconsistent" - by Alex Ott on 30-MAR-2012
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Main problem with this book, is that isn't real book - it set of very short essays, that almost not linked to each other excluding mega-topic called "software architecture".
So it very inconsistent - after essay on performance, goes essay on communication skills, then essay on code organization, etc. It's hard to read such things...
It's better to read normal books, like "Release It!", "12 essential skills for software architects", etc. if you want to read something about software architecture processes and related things
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"you MUST read this book" - by Anonymous on 24-SEP-2010
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I first thought that with such a title "...every software architect should know.." it was again a marketing hack.

I must admit that this book, if read by a mojority of software architect, will be a fantastic advancement.

It nice to know patterns and practices but if read this book and understand it you will be a fantastic software engeneer/architect.

As a one time reading or a bedside book it's not "should read" it's MUST read.
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