Fundamentals of
Solution Architecture
A practical guide covering the full lifecycle of architectural thinking — from the role of the architect to designing, documenting, and evolving complex systems.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Solution Architecture
Understanding the foundations of solution architecture and the CORE framework.
Chapter 2The Solution Architect's Role
Responsibilities, mindsets, and career paths for solution architects.
Chapter 3Architecture Frameworks
Overview of TOGAF, Zachman, SAFe, and lightweight alternatives.
Chapter 4Requirements and Stakeholder Management
Gathering, analysing, and prioritising requirements while managing stakeholder expectations.
Chapter 5Architecture Patterns and Design
Foundational patterns for structuring software systems.
Chapter 6Cloud and Infrastructure Architecture
Cloud service models, hybrid strategies, cost governance, and infrastructure-as-code.
Chapter 7Security and Data Architecture
Threat modelling, zero trust, data modelling, storage strategies, and compliance.
Chapter 8Integration, APIs, and Microservices
API design, event-driven integration, service decomposition, and microservice pitfalls.
Chapter 9DevOps and Architecture Documentation
CI/CD pipelines, environment strategy, observability, and keeping documentation alive.
Chapter 10Architecture Evaluation and Emerging Trends
Architecture reviews, trade-off analysis, and future trends in solution architecture.