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Chapter 1

1. A software architect needs to be aware of any technology that can help them solve problems faster and ensure they can create better quality software.
2. Azure helps software architects by providing scalable cloud infrastructure, diverse development tools, and services for building, deploying, and managing enterprise applications efficiently, with strong support for security and compliance.
3. The best software development process model depends on the kind of project, team, and budget you have. As a software architect, you need to consider all these variables and understand different process models so that you can fit the environment’s needs.
4. A software architect pays attention to any user or system requirement that can influence performance, security, usability, system architecture, structure, organization, and so on.
5. A software architect should verify both functional and non-functional requirements, with a special focus on system...