The Architecture, Design and Optimization of the Software System
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
Interests: software architecture; software engineering; data science; cybersecurity and computer security; quantum software engineering and architecture
2. Institute of Technology for Innovation in Health and Wellness, Andrés Bello University, Viña del Mar, Chile
Interests: software architecture; digital government
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Dear Colleagues,
The development of contemporary software systems necessitates the delineation of a system's architecture, encompassing its structure and components and the interactions among its constituent parts. An effective architectural design enables the anticipation and mitigation of technical risks, facilitates the integration of new functionalities, and ensures congruence with business objectives. Moreover, it exerts a direct influence on software quality, encompassing aspects such as security, usability, and reliability.
In this complex context, software design plays a significant role by converting both functional and non-functional requirements into technical solutions, thereby facilitating the development of systems that are efficient, secure, and easy to maintain. An effective design strategy enhances component reuse, minimizes code complexity, and fosters improved collaboration among teams. Moreover, optimized software demonstrates quicker responsiveness, better adaptability across various platforms, and effective scalability under increased workloads. This optimization enables more efficient hardware utilization, potentially leading to operational cost reductions. Additionally, optimization contributes to sustainability by decreasing energy consumption, a critical consideration in the current era of artificial intelligence.
This Special Issue aims to invite researchers to disseminate their experiences and findings related to software architecture, design, and optimization in different settings.
Dr. Gastón Márquez
Dr. Hernán Astudillo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- software architecture
- software design
- software optimization
- DevOps
- architecture design
- architecture frameworks
- architecture evaluation
- architecture and generative AI
- architectural decision making
- architectural recovery
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