Chapter 25: Closing the Gap: Skills You Need Before You Are Ready

The gap between senior developer and architect is specific and closeable. This chapter maps the skills architects need that developers typically lack, and provides a practical plan for closing the gap before you have the title.

What this chapter covers

The specific skills that distinguish architects from senior developers
How to develop architectural thinking while still coding
Open source contributions as architecture portfolio building
Side projects for architectural experimentation
How to seek architectural opportunities in your current role
Building external visibility through writing and speaking
The self-assessment tool: where you are today

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