What are some innovative approaches to system architecture design that challenge traditional paradigms?
System architecture is the art and science of designing and organizing complex systems that meet functional and non-functional requirements, such as performance, scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability. Traditionally, system architects have followed established paradigms, such as layered, client-server, service-oriented, or microservices architectures, to guide their design decisions and trade-offs. However, in recent years, some innovative approaches have emerged that challenge these conventional wisdoms and propose alternative ways of thinking about system architecture. In this article, we will explore some of these approaches and how they differ from the traditional ones.