Engineering Architecture: A Syllabus?

This article discusses the author's idea for a class on engineering architecture, synthesizing design principles from computing systems, operating systems, programming languages, networking, and cyber-physical systems like power grids and robotics. It explores patterns in modularity, abstraction boundaries, and protocol design, drawing from historical developments and contemporary infrastructure. The author outlines a syllabus that includes diverse applications while seeking common threads in hardware, software, and network design, with references to relevant papers and systems like ROS and the Apollo project.