With the introduction of 5G, IoT, Cloud infrastructure, and increased internet traffic demand, the network is going through a profound shift. Emerging application …

Upfront architecture is essential to ensure reliability. Ideally, the system design starts with defining clear service-level objectives (SLOs) that translate into the right architecture to avoid gold-plating or costly redesigns after the system is live. Marco van der Linden and Tom Hofte explain how to define clear SLOs and apply architectural patterns to design a system that works as promised.