In this episode, host Jonathan "J." Tower speaks with Neal about architectural fitness functions and how they can serve as unit tests for your software architecture. They explore how incorporating fitness functions into your development process ensures that your system's architectural characteristics remain consistent and reliable over time. They also look at why automating these checks allows you to catch deviations early and maintain a high standard of quality in your projects.

Guest Bio:
Neal Ford is a Director and Software Architect at Thoughtwork and an internationally recognized expert in software development, focusing on agile engineering techniques and software architecture. Neal has authored nine books including Fundamentals of Software Architecture and Building Evolutionary Architectures. You can find him sharing his expertise at software events around the world as well as on his website, nealford.com.