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In this first episode of Dear Architects, Luca welcomes Jacqui Read, author of Communication Patterns, to explore why most software architecture problems aren’t technical, they’re communication failures.They dive deep into:
• Why architecture must be iterative (and why big upfront design fails)
• The dangerous return of waterfall thinking through AI and spec-driven development
• Why LLMs require better communication, not less• The gap between business and technical teams — and how to fix it
• The ACE model (Context, Design, Architecture, Engineering)• Living documentation, ADRs, and clear code vs “clean” code• Why most companies want automation — not AI
• How architects should evolve in the AI eraIf you think architecture is just diagrams and tech decisions, this conversation will change your perspective.
Because architecture isn’t about boxes and arrows.
