A successful career as a software architect requires a strong grasp of both the technical and business sides of architectural design issues. In this extraordinary book, leading software architects from around the world discuss important design principles that go far beyond purely technical issues.? The software architect serves as the liaison between the development team and the company's business management, so to succeed in this profession, you must not only master various technologies, but also ensure that the project is worked on in accordance with business goals. In the book, more than 50 architects talk about what they consider most important in their work, give advice on how to organize communication with other project participants, how to reduce the complexity of architecture, and how to provide support to developers. They generously share many useful ideas and techniques that they have learned from their many years of experience. The authors hope that the book will become a source of inspiration and guidance for many professional programmers.