12Conclusion: The Path Toward Sustainable Architecture
Architecture in the 12th century
We are living in very interesting times! I like to compare our current knowledge of software architecture with the cathedral builders of the 12th century. Back then, visionaries began the construction of incredibly impressive buildings. Some of them are still standing, but others were never finished or collapsed soon after construction was completed. Structural analysis and knowledge of suitable materials developed over time and in parallel to the construction work. Our situation today is very similar. Nobody has to apply for building permits for software systems, even though a system failure can have dramatic consequences that are certainly comparable to ...
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