tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post2659049648464751526..comments2015-10-09T01:16:42.917-04:00Comments on Teflon Ted: How do you become an Architect?Teflon Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14076074529160569225noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-19409114911501241622009-01-29T01:44:00.000-05:002009-01-29T01:44:00.000-05:00nice postnice postAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-18669391135826065832008-01-02T12:35:00.000-05:002008-01-02T12:35:00.000-05:00Architect is the one who first know what to do in ...Architect is the one who first know what to do in front of new demands, new propositions, new problems that are never been seen. Also he should master the old known problems so he can solve them in no time and after all be up-to-date in all technology. Otherwise, he can't solve what said previously<BR/><BR/>RegardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-39336286434891971182007-02-22T14:59:00.000-05:002007-02-22T14:59:00.000-05:00Becoming an architect is easy, and is essentially ...Becoming an architect is easy, and is essentially a matter of applying the "Dogbert consults" pattern. Here is the way forward in order to become an architect, when faced with another guy like you ("Bob"), who also wants the job: <BR/><BR/> 1. Come up with some idiosyncratic design and framework that somehow smells of a current trend. <BR/> 2. Defend your design with teeth and nails in every Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06751608029243477265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-8850364582284651712007-02-19T05:50:00.000-05:002007-02-19T05:50:00.000-05:00hey im graduate in engineering working as vb.net d...hey im graduate in engineering working as vb.net developer can u tell me do i need to MS or any pther post graduation to bcum a syatem architsct.. jus want to b sure abt qualifications required apart frm valid expierenceAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03798060741034022485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-115859159424978932007-02-09T14:42:00.000-05:002007-02-09T14:42:00.000-05:00Bene Wu, did you even read the article or comments...Bene Wu, did you even read the article or comments? SCEA is not even mentioned. It takes experience, research, and certain personality traits to become an architect.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10290438241318358391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-85313601551680901072007-02-05T07:31:00.000-05:002007-02-05T07:31:00.000-05:00Thank you! I want to become an Architect.
I'm...Thank you! I want to become an Architect. <br /><br /> I'm a developer now, so what's the <br />first step?<br /> Is it right that SCEA is the right first step or other?Bene Wuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940258479243886275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-35802946074940851052007-02-01T05:23:00.000-05:002007-02-01T05:23:00.000-05:00Nice and short approach to become an Architect. I ...Nice and short approach to become an Architect. I was expecting a longer version though. <br /> To add to this I would say an Architect need not know all technologies available in detail but should be aware of them with their pros, cons and applicability. There isn't one solution to all problems; providing right solution (with right technology) to a specific problem makes an Architect Maheshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622998221553649384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-13088331085691449002007-01-31T16:59:00.000-05:002007-01-31T16:59:00.000-05:00Could u please list down the books u have read as ...Could u please list down the books u have read as it might be useful for young aspirants like me,may be the important ones in each category.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247424220769714340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-58036880215700776052007-01-31T00:18:00.000-05:002007-01-31T00:18:00.000-05:00A really wonderful guide to 'become an architect'!...A really wonderful guide to 'become an architect'! and amazing code by 'up' :) Well.. to summarize all that I feel is Ideas are also inspired by a lot of reading. Its more important to constantly keep reading new ideas from other people and keep track of upcoming technologies. An attitude to learn new is a must ...Gopihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10317632003409048898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-48306232408396685512007-01-30T18:32:00.000-05:002007-01-30T18:32:00.000-05:00Ted is right. Being the ideas man is the go... and...Ted is right. Being the ideas man is the go... and to do this you've got to be able to back it up with up to date design principles and processes.<br /><br />I'm not an architect (deciding to go down the PM route instead) but have worked with some brilliant architects. What made them better than just a senior dev was that they were able to articulate design AND process to other developers AND Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15134319516068717095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-16140104207574098982007-01-30T17:21:00.000-05:002007-01-30T17:21:00.000-05:00This topic is indeed really interesting in some as...This topic is indeed really interesting in some aspects.<br />Here is my story: I like software development and software engineering all my life. Until now, I have 10 years of experience (details can be seen at www.hanoian.com), but still don't have the title of "Software Architect".<br /><br />Many people who know me have told that I have quite an awesome capability in software design and Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14803733981931734252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-54681326721088914242007-01-29T15:39:00.000-05:002007-01-29T15:39:00.000-05:00:-))
I expected some techy advice to get to that ...:-))<br /><br />I expected some techy advice to get to that lofty goal...but this I did not expect...caught me off guard.<br /><br />Good one though. And are surely worth trying out!!eyeStreet timeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446087458970257193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-39081121160691644592007-01-29T06:46:00.000-05:002007-01-29T06:46:00.000-05:00This is great, I expected some long article, but I...This is great, I expected some long article, but I was pleasantly surprised, short and straight to the point. The comments added to quality/content of the article. <br />I completely agree with what JoShCrUz added. "Think strategically, develop tactical" <br />Communication is key, you can have a revolutionary idea, but without having the ability communicate that idea, its basically worth Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13585041801249232137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-46436252386055997962007-01-29T03:57:00.000-05:002007-01-29T03:57:00.000-05:00Zachman ? TOGAF ? E2AF ? EUP ? Being a good "softw...<a href="http://www.zifa.com/">Zachman</a> ? <a href="http://www.opengroup.org/togaf/">TOGAF</a> ? <a href="http://www.enterprise-architecture.info/">E2AF</a> ? <a href="http://www.enterpriseunifiedprocess.com/">EUP</a> ? Being a good "software designer" is not the same as being a good architect - you can design "good" software, that has the taregeted the wrong business solution. A good JoShCrUzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03384221508117544566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-27226791886311819692007-01-29T03:42:00.000-05:002007-01-29T03:42:00.000-05:00Indeed.
Code reviews does alot in this sense. Get ...Indeed.<br />Code reviews does alot in this sense. Get your code reviewed by your seniors(not in terms of years but in terms of work). Follow the steps of refactoring done to your code. Discuss those with them. After gaining the adequate sense review and refactor out the codes of your juniors. And then try to review the codes of your seniors.Adeel Ansarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12723047493797167655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-43595116498900284512007-01-29T00:13:00.000-05:002007-01-29T00:13:00.000-05:00A very precise and compact guide on "How to become...A very precise and compact guide on "How to become a Software Architect...?"Madhusuthanan Seetharamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996014093052257507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-88658523371309452372007-01-28T16:18:00.000-05:002007-01-28T16:18:00.000-05:00Beyond having the best idea, you need to back it u...Beyond having the best idea, you need to back it up with the ability to communicate those ideas effectively. Don't just read, you must also write and diagram. Even shops that subscribe to agile processes need architectural diagrams to guide the overall project. Often I white-board what I have already diagrammed in Visio.nicholdraperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870099303706760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-40969838643508620572007-01-28T01:57:00.000-05:002007-01-28T01:57:00.000-05:00nice suggestion. i like to add little more... you ...nice suggestion. i like to add little more... you can't just give idea which doesn't have any based on this earth. when you know, how it is possible. what will be it's performance, how developer can bring it in reality, how it will give effect on budget and time. then this will be a best idea, not an irretating idean.Shahana Shafiuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801040505340305472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-41096728640617266222007-01-27T19:52:00.000-05:002007-01-27T19:52:00.000-05:00Great post, I will just add a further comment.
The...Great post, I will just add a further comment.<br />The only down side to been know as the guy with the best ideas is that after some time people take it for granted that this guy knows best. It doesn't matter if your Chief Architect or a code monkey the best ideas are the ones that are continuously challenged. If your ideas aren't been challenged anymore it's time you found a new gig where thoseUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771336239301056833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-67391479102633725012007-01-27T04:53:00.000-05:002007-01-27T04:53:00.000-05:00very nice topic.
experience is most important stu...very nice topic. <br />experience is most important stuff...<br />the days you pass u are growing your knowledge base... and your ideas are growing tooo... <br /><br />i think architect always thinks - "..Nothing is perfect... but find out something better..."we4techhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790082774620777435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-68383514174042288412007-01-26T17:58:00.000-05:002007-01-26T17:58:00.000-05:00That is some interesting thought there. Even thoug...That is some interesting thought there. Even though, it is something that many know about, still it is good to see someone vocalizing it.Ganeshji Marwahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01919214182520822111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903632.post-45528399211310820202007-01-26T15:51:00.000-05:002007-01-26T15:51:00.000-05:00so here I think how it goes:
if(u.haveBestIdeas())...so here I think how it goes:<br />if(u.haveBestIdeas()) {<br /> u.setPosition("Chief Architect");<br />} else if(u.havebetterIdeas()) {<br /> u.setPosition("Senior Architect (As oppose to what?)");<br />} else if(u.haveGoodIdeas()) {<br /> u.setPosition("Architect");<br />} else if(u.haveIdeas()) {<br /> u.setPosition("Senior developer");<br />} else if(u.haveNoIdeas()) {<br /> Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06630522272901353250noreply@blogger.com