Just Enough Software Architecture - A Risk-Driven Approach

In the complex world of software engineering, architects and developers often struggle to find the right balance between over-engineering and under-planning. George Fairbanks, in his book, offers a pragmatic guide to software architecture that prioritizes risk as the chief determinant of how much architecture work is required. Rather than advocating for exhaustive documentation or an ad hoc approach, the book introduces the concept of 'just enough'—tailoring architectural decisions and artifacts to the specific risks faced by each project. This risk-driven mindset encourages teams to focus their energy where it matters most, resulting in both more robust software and...