Gregor Hohpe 12/10/2025

Being an architect isn’t the sum of skills. It’s the product.

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This article analyzes the complex role of software architects, debunking common oversimplifications. It argues that architecture is not defined by a single skill but by the product of integrating technology, business strategy, and human factors. The author contends that while business drives IT, technology also drives business innovation, and that architects must master this socio-technical intersection to be effective.

Being an architect isn’t the sum of skills. It’s the product.

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