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In this video, I introduce Architectural Characteristics — the qualities that shape how a software system behaves, scales, and evolves. This serves as a foundation for the upcoming series on architectural styles (Monoliths, Microservices, Microkernel, and more), from the book Fundamentals of Software Architecture.

🔑 Covered in this video:

Operational Characteristics

Availability, Continuity, Performance, Recoverability

Reliability, Robustness, Scalability

Structural Characteristics

Configurability, Extensibility, Installability

Leveragability, Localization, Maintainability

Portability, Upgradability

Cross-Cutting Characteristics

Accessibility, Archivability, Authentication, Authorization

Legal & Privacy

Security, Supportability, Usability

📌 Why this matters?
Architectural characteristics are not just technical details—they are the drivers of trade-offs that determine which architecture fits your system best. Understanding these qualities helps engineers choose the right style to balance performance, security, maintainability, and scalability.

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