![]() ![]() The way architects zoom isn’t like the mechanical zoom of a camera lens. You could say that zooming in and out is the essence of riding the Architect Elevator from the penthouse to the engine room and back. To understand context and uncover non-requirements architects routinely zoom out to a broader context and back in to the details of the proposed solution. Often, these non-requirements stem from context (see Part 3 - Architects Look For Causality). Zooming Out Gives ContextĪrchitects are the folks that deal with the non-requirements, the stuff that is needed but not explicitly stated anywhere. ![]() For that, they need to be able to zoom in and out of complex systems. ![]() However, architects need to define the right level of abstraction at which to position their reasoning. Models are the best way to tackle that complexity. If you enjoy these posts, you’re likely going to enjoy my latest book.Īrchitects deal with enormous complexity, routinely making decisions that balance many variables and trade-offs. They don’t need to be read in order but I encourage you to start with Part 1: Famous Architects Sketch. This post is the 5th part of a mini-series titled “Think Like An Architect”. ![]()
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