Explore a systematic approach to architectural design in this 39-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Learn how to develop a scalable and evolving architecture that aligns with business concepts and processes. Discover strategies to avoid deployment challenges, reduce code maintenance costs, and keep pace with business demands. Examine a four-layer architectural model, including core and third layers, deployment units, and top layers. Understand the importance of well-defined tenets and foundations in supporting rapid growth. Delve into domain-driven design, multidisciplinary teams, and service granularity. Compare service-oriented and microservice architectures, and explore the balance between their benefits. Gain insights on independent life cycles, single transactions, and query models. Conclude with a summary and Q&A session to reinforce key concepts for creating robust, scalable architectural solutions.