Introduction to Architectural Katas

Explore the concept of Architectural Katas in this 51-minute conference talk from the International PHP Conference. Discover how to balance agile methodologies with effective planning in software architecture. Learn about the importance of understanding functional requirements before diving into coding solutions. Gain insights into techniques like event storming and their role in improving architectural design. Examine practical scenarios, decision-making processes, and visualization methods such as UML diagrams and whiteboards. Understand how Architectural Katas can enhance your ability to focus on requirements and improve overall software design skills.

Introduction
Disclaimer
Software Architecture
Coding
Planning
Working Together
Frederick Brooks
Explanation
What is a Code Kata
How long is a Code Kata
Two Scenarios
How it works
Cutters
Example
Decision Making
Cutoffs
Throwing away
Flipcharts
UML
Whiteboard
Diagrams
Lowkey
Event storming
Wrap up