So I was trying to figure out what is the difference between architecture and design in terms of programming ( and especially Javascript ).
Here is some clarification, that help me a lot:
Architecture is about bigger picture, and it stands on a higher level then design. Architecture is about structure, it provides framework, it is about strategy.Architecture answers to what and where questions.
In Javascript architecture is usually provided through objects and functions.
Object are containers that holds pieces of data together. You can put whole application in one object and create basic structure.
And functions can act like a architecture creation. For example, when working with jquery, it is common to wrap your code in an annonymous function ( and provide basic structure). Functions can provide more complex architecture frame, due to their nature of beeing both - object and a function.
Architecture and design are closely tied, wherever you find some structure, you will find some functionallity which is the responsibillity of design.
More on design in the next post.
Here is one good link from stackoverfow that bring's a light on that topic: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/704855/software-design-vs-software-architecture
Happy coding.
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