Stéphane Eyskens Books

This guide provides essential tools, frameworks, design patterns, and best practices for software architecture. It emphasizes critical thinking in software development, helping to structure approaches using established IT standards and addressing the influence of cloud-native strategies. Targeted at seasoned developers looking to expand their roles, the book offers a pragmatic journey into software architecture, drawing on over 20 years of consulting experience. It demystifies the role of a software architect, focusing on practical insights rather than complex theories. Readers will learn the significance of non-functional requirements and their impact on target architecture, alongside various frameworks applicable across enterprise landscapes, supported by real-world use cases. The content also highlights the transformative role of cloud technologies in software architecture. By the end, readers will have a comprehensive understanding of the architectural landscape and specific skills, empowering them to embark on their software architecture journey independently. The book covers the responsibilities of a software architect, enterprise architecture tools like TOGAF and ArchiMate, key design patterns, and the Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method (ATAM). It examines the pros and cons of monoliths, SOA, and microservices, while keeping pace with trending architectures such as API-driven, serverless, and cloud-native approac

Enhance your Azure architecture practice and embark on a cloud-native journey with this comprehensive guide. Azure provides a multitude of services for architecting solutions, and this resource, featuring original maps and expert analysis, will assist you in exploring Azure to find the best options for your needs. It begins by outlining key architectural aspects and mapping various perspectives, addressing a range of use cases for each discipline. You will familiarize yourself with essential cloud terminology and strategic considerations crucial for a successful cloud transition. As you progress, you will delve into technical insights from a solutions architect's viewpoint, examining infrastructure elements like networking, disaster recovery, and high availability. The guide emphasizes Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, and Terraform, while also covering cloud design patterns and distributed architecture from an application architect's angle. You will engage with both traditional (ETL and OLAP) and modern data practices (big data and advanced analytics) in the cloud, culminating in an understanding of cloud-native security. By the end, you will have acquired best practices and a well-rounded knowledge of various architectural perspectives, making this guide invaluable for aspiring Azure Architects, security specialists, and developers looking to deepen their Azure expertise.