Technology and Art

Unlike coding, which demands strong logical skills, application architecture and design is more of an art, and it takes time and experience to become a good architect. For example, it takes a very good and experienced designer to create a unique and attractive design for a car. Once it's done, the assembly line can create millions of units of that model using the appropriate machines and tools for the job. Similarly, it is relatively easier to understand and code in ASP.NET, but it can take some time for even an intermediate developer to be able to understand and design the pros and cons of the different architectural options that might suit a given web application. And unlike coding, there are no strict rules in architecture. A design which might not work for some projects can work perfectly well for others. That's why it might take years of experience to develop an eye for good architecture and design. This, coupled with the fact that each application is unique in its own sense and warrants its own design and architecture, can be confusing for developers when deciding what is best for their project.

Therefore, architecture is one thing which requires patient understanding, as well as creativity in order to be able to adapt and innovate according to a project's needs.