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Modeling XML Applications with UML
An excellent book covering an important niche Continue reading
More Secrets of Consuting
Very good, but a harder read than “Secrets” Continue reading
The Secrets of Consulting
One of the most important books for any consultant Continue reading
Modelling an Enterprise Data Architecture
A new approach, based on UML, for modelling the real complexity of Enterprise Data Architecture Continue reading
Combining Risk Factors
A simple analytical approach to combine the effects of multiple risk factors Continue reading
Modelling Change in Enterprise IT
Two simple techniques to model change in an enterprise’s IT portfolio over time Continue reading
Business Modelling with UML
A very good guide to business-level modelling with UML Continue reading
The Elements of UML Style
An excellent little “bible” for modellers Continue reading
A Square Peg, and Only Round Holes
Musings on whether an architect can fit neatly anywhere in a traditional IT organisation hierarchy Continue reading
The Changing Role of An IT Architect
How an architect’s role changes over time, and through the project life-cycle Continue reading
Characteristics of a Software Architect
My musings on what makes a good software architect Continue reading
Technical Reference Architecture
“Technical Reference Architecture for Component Based Development and Enterprise Application Integration” by Tim Barrett of ComCor IT Solutions BV is an excellent summary of the characteristics of a strong, flexible, layered and component-based architecture, and the different classes which comprise Continue reading
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