DrupalCon Paris 2009: Architecture is for Everyone

Architecture is for Everyone

Jeff Eaton (Lullabot)
SESSION: http://paris2009.drupalcon.org/session/architecture-everyone
SLIDES: http://www.slideshare.net/eaton/architecture-is-for-everyone
VIDEO: http://www.archive.org/details/Architectureisforeveryone

• Eliminated the Webmaster
• Eliminated the Web Developer?
  • Like building a robot that builds robots
• We are all Architects now
• Complexity requires a road map
  • Example: Winchester Mystery House in San Jose
• Look at goals before features
• Know your tools
  • Limitations and Strengths
• Spot patterns to help reduce work
• Be aware of what others are doing and extract useful things
• Don't get lost in the trees
  • Don't pick modules first
  • Understand the goals of the site
• Process to Development
  • Road map
  • Know when you are finished
• What is Drupal's goal?
• Good goals are quantifiable
• References
  • austin___.net ?
  • Book: 97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know
  • Book: Pro Drupal Development