The latest articles on Forem by AYuan (@hello_yuan). https://forem.com/hello_yuan https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3857750%2F89558595-c3f2-4094-8701-2d3c0de4e162.jpg https://forem.com/hello_yuan en AYuan Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:49:06 +0000 https://forem.com/hello_yuan/how-industry-uses-software-architecture-a-practitioner-survey-5o3 https://forem.com/hello_yuan/how-industry-uses-software-architecture-a-practitioner-survey-5o3 <p>I am a PhD student in Software Engineering, specializing in security-critical software architecture. I have never worked or interned in an industry-related setting, so my experience in the industry is very limited. I would like to ask those working in the field on Redidit: what does software architecture actually mean in the industry?</p> <p>To this end, I am conducting an anonymous global survey for practitioners with experience in production software systems, approximately 6-10 minutes long. I am particularly interested in how architectural decisions are made in practice, and how these decisions change in security-critical, mission-critical, or regulated environments.</p> <p>If you have practical industry experience, your opinions will be truly valuable. Thank you very much for your valuable insights.</p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoBKYu67mmPb9FahFeux0mTNfh020oywEGAmV8tL8abHB5Ew/viewform?usp=dialog" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoBKYu67mmPb9FahFeux0mTNfh020oywEGAmV8tL8abHB5Ew/viewform?usp=dialog</a></p> softwareengineering softwaredevelopment architecture discuss