The Modern Software Stack In today’s world, building software means working across multiple layers, each with its own role, tools, and technologies. Here are 9 layers that make up most modern applications: 1 - Presentation Layer (UI/UX): Handles how users interact with the application, focusing on visuals, layout, and usability. 2 - Edge and Delivery (Optional): Brings content closer to users through global delivery networks, reducing latency and improving performance. 3 - Integration Layer (API): Defines how different parts of the system communicate, enabling interoperability between components. 4 - Messaging & Async Processing (Optional): Processes tasks and events in the background to improve scalability and responsiveness. 5 - Business Logic Layer: Implements the core rules, workflows, and decision-making processes of the application. 6 - Data Access Layer: Acts as a bridge between application logic and stored data, ensuring secure and efficient retrieval or updates. 7 - Data Storage Layer: Stores, organizes, and manages the application’s structured and unstructured data. 8 - Analytics & ML (Optional): Analyzes data to generate insights, predictions, and intelligent features. 9 - Infrastructure Layer (Hosting / Runtime): Provides the computing environment and resources for deploying, running, and scaling the application. Over to you: Which layer do you think is the most underrated in modern software development?
@Python_Dv layers of software are like an onion, but instead of tears, you just get more complexity. Can't wait for the layer where we just upload our consciousness and call it a day.
@Python_Dv The Integration Layer is often underrated. On our BillTracker project at @uniqubit , Python + LangChain handle the heavy lifting of connecting local AI (Ollama) with real-world data. Without strong APIs, even the best UI or business logic can’t deliver its full value.
@Python_Dv Totally spot on. Building modern software is like a masterclass in complexity.
