Solution Architecture Fundamentals - Requirements to Design

Hands-on introduction to solution architecture. Learn to translate business needs into effective designs.

What you'll learn
Master Requirements Elicitation
Analyse and Classify Requirements
Introduction to Architectural Patterns
Apply Core Design Principles
Evaluate Architectural Patterns
Understand Pattern Trade-offs
Document Design Decisions with ADRs
Communicate Architecture Effectively

Requirements
Aspiring solution architects, developers looking to transition into architecture, and business analysts wanting to understand the bigger picture.

Description
Do you have a desire to design overarching software systems as a developer or want to connect needs with technology as a business analyst or are you just interested in learning how to build effective software solutions? This video course provides a hands-on introduction to the essential principles of Solution Architecture.This section will dissect the responsibilities of a solution architect while distinguishing its duties from enterprise architecture and technical architecture. Investigate various architectural domains and understand their collaborative relationships.Develop the essential skill of turning business requirements into practical solutions. Learn to gather requirements and analyse them effectively while prioritising them through the use of User Stories, Use Cases, and the MoSCoW method. Recognise both functional and non-functional requirements to create designs that remain strong with growth.Explore design principles such as SOLID, DRY, and KISS to establish maintainable coding practices. Study the benefits and drawbacks of architectural patterns such as Layered Architecture, Microservices, and MVC to determine which pattern best suits your project.Finally, learn to communicate your vision effectively. Generate architectural diagrams that communicate your vision effectively while documenting major choices through ADRs and delivering your solutions confidently to stakeholders. Convert your concepts into practical solutions to become a highly requested solution architect. This course lays the foundational elements necessary to start your architectural path.

Who this course is for
Provides a practical introduction to the core principles of solution architecture. It emphasises the process of translating business requirements into a viable and well-designed solution.