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The Monolith vs Microservices Debate: What the Data Actually Says
Martin Fowler analyzed microservices adoption patterns and found something stark: almost all successful microservice stories started with a monolith that got too big. Almost all systems built as microservices from scratch ended up in serious trouble. Not "some." Almost all.
Why AI Creates Entirely New Software Categories
AI doesn't just improve existing software— it creates entirely new categories of problems that can be solved for the first time. Traditional enterprise tools were built for specialists. AI agents enable solutions accessible to everyone who needs them. The opportunity isn't "CRM but with AI." It's identifying professional services with no incumbent technology solution.
The Architect's Quiet Evolution: From Gatekeeper to Ecosystem Enabler
The software architecture community is undergoing a quiet revolution. Industry leaders report a fundamental shift from traditional "ivory tower" architects who control decisions from above, toward collaborative enablers who empower teams through coaching and guidance. This evolution isn't diminishing the architect's role—it's expanding their impact.
Introducing ContextDX — Architecture for Every stakeholder
AI democratized building software. Now it's time to democratize understanding it. Why architectural intelligence should be accessible to business analysts, product managers, and developers — not just architects
The Architectural Democratization Gap: Why Cross-Functional Teams Are Demanding Accessible Architecture
As artificial intelligence democratizes software development, a critical knowledge gap has emerged: architectural understanding remains gatekept by specialists while every organizational role requires it for effective decision-making.