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Software products and systems are built to automate processes, improve customer experience, and assist the business to achieve KPIs. Software architecture is created with the business processes in mind, thus being a prerequisite for seamless product development, scaling, and optimization. Good software architecture makes it cheaper to develop and maintain products due to the creation of reusable elements. It provides a sound basis for communication and straightforward decision making further down the line. It reduces negotiation times and boosts team effectiveness. The effective architecture enables faster time to market. The architecture roadmap should be aligned with the product roadmap and strategic plans for the business.