Performance: Architecting for Speed and Efficiency

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Performance: Architecting for Speed and Efficiency

Welcome to the eighth instalment in our series on crucial non-functional requirements (NFRs) in software architecture! After exploring scalability, reliability, availability, maintainability, extensibility, usability, and security, we’re now turning our attention to performance — a critical factor that can make or break user satisfaction and system effectiveness.

Our NFR Journey So Far

Before we dive in, let’s quickly recap where we’ve been:

1. Scalability — Servicing all interested parties
2. Reliability — Building Trust in the Digital World
3. Availability — Ensuring Your System is Always There When Users Need It
4. Maintainability — Designing for the Long Haul in Software Architecture
5. Extensibility — Designing for Future Growth in Software Architecture
6. Usability —…