The true role of a software architect is often misunderstood. It requires a great deal of development, management and people experience. The role also requires a general knowledge of many technologies ...

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...

The software development industry is either taking giant leaps ahead or in deep turmoil. On the one hand, we're pushing forward, reinventing the way that we build software and striving for ...

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...

When the Agile Manifesto came out in 2001, it stated that one of the 12 principles of agile software is that “the best architectures, requirements and designs emerge from self-organizing teams.” At ...

This is The Lossless Leader, an advice column written by engineering manager Leemay Nassery. Why call it The Lossless Leader? An engineering leader is someone who inspires their team, communicates ...

Mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) devices and their supporting infrastructure are driving the system-on-chip (SoC) design challenge with demanding specifications, increasing software content, and ...

Coding in 2026 shifts toward software design and AI agent management; a six-month path covers Git, testing, and security ...

Spec-driven development doesn’t just change how we work with AI; it fundamentally improves the quality and sustainability of the software we build.