Ownership

Architects must have extreme ownership. They are responsible for the success and failure of the architecture they design. This includes:

• Ensuring the architecture meets business requirements.
• Continuously evaluating and improving the architecture.
• Collaborating with development teams to ensure proper implementation.
• Staying updated with industry trends and best practices.
• Documenting architectural decisions and their rationale.
• Advocating for the architecture within the organization.

Architects must be proactive. Architects are always:

• Thinking: Thinking ahead about future changes and how the architecture can accommodate them.
• Performing Research: Researching new technologies and patterns that can improve the architecture.
• Socializing: Effectively communicating, educating, and influencing stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of the architecture.