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Software Architecture

Software architecture defines how systems are structured, how components communicate, and where trade-offs accumulate. In The Chaos Stack, architecture decisions are where most predictable failures begin.

Related Concepts

system designmicroservicesmonolithsdistributed systemstrade-offs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tiny CTO say about software architecture?

Tiny CTO explains that architecture failures are rarely surprises. They are predictable consequences of decisions made in meetings, roadmaps, and shortcuts that accumulate over time.

Which characters represent architecture concepts?

Tiny CTO represents architecture leadership, Mono represents the legacy monolith, and Glitch represents the bugs and edge cases that emerge when architectural assumptions fail.

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This page covers Software Architecture as explored by Tiny CTO: The Chaos Stack. Software architecture defines how systems are structured, how components communicate, and where trade-offs accumulate. In The Chaos Stack, architecture decisions are where most predictable failures begin. Related characters: Tiny CTO, Mono, Glitch. Related concepts: system design, microservices, monoliths, distributed systems, trade-offs.