Stefan Zörner

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Architecture documentation, methodical software architecture and cloud applications

Architecture Evaluation
CPSA Foundation Level
Flexible architectures
Lightweight Architecture Documentation
Lightweight Software Reviews with LASR

From Bayer AG to IBM to embarc. Stefan Zörner looks back on 25 years of IT experience and always looks forward with excitement. He provides support in architecture and implementation issues with the aim of effectively anchoring good architecture approaches in the implementation. In lively workshops, he teaches the tools of the trade and is infectious with his enthusiasm. His pragmatic approach to architecture is very well received.

Training courses by Stefan Zörner

CPSA Foundation Level

iSAQB Certified Professional for Software Architecture – Foundation Level

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from 2,950 €

iSAQB^® Module Foundation
Lightweight Architecture Documentation

How to document and communicate software architecture?

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Methodology 20

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from 1,350 €

iSAQB^® Module ADOC
Flexible architectures

Microservices, Self-contained Systems and Continuous Delivery

Technology 20

Methodology 10

Communication —

from 2,025 €

iSAQB^® Module FLEX
Architecture Evaluation

How to determine whether architecture meets expectations

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Methodology 20

Communication —

from 1,350 €

iSAQB^® Module ARCEVAL
Lightweight Software Reviews with LASR

Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews

by Request

Next training events by Stefan Zörner

Lightweight Architecture Documentation

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2025-11-19 - 2025-11-20

Online with Stefan Zörner
Lightweight Architecture Documentation

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2025-12-02 - 2025-12-03

In München with Stefan Zörner
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2026-01-19 - 2026-01-20

Online with Stefan Zörner
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2025-11-23
Lightweight Architecture Documentation

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2026-03-02 - 2026-03-03

In Hamburg with Stefan Zörner
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2026-01-04
Lightweight Architecture Documentation

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2026-05-04 - 2026-05-05

Online with Stefan Zörner
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2026-03-01

Technical information and books by Stefan Zörner

Software-Systeme reviewen mit dem Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews - LASR

Architecture reviews enable you to identify weaknesses and potential in software solutions, validate decisions, and evaluate improvement measures. This book introduces you to lightweight reviews that you can carry out yourself or in a small team after reading it! Leanpub
Documenting and communicating software architectures

Record designs, decisions, and solutions in a comprehensible and effective manner. Stefan Zörner’s book shows you how to record the central solution approaches of your software systems in such a way that they help you with development and further development. He considers both the situation where you are building a new software system and the “post-documentation” of existing solutions. Hanser Fachbuch, 3rd revised and expanded edition (Dec 2021). Website for the book
Lightweight software reviews with LASR (online article)

This article encourages leaner review approaches and presents LASR, a concrete procedure that you and your development team can use directly to assess your situation—without extensive preparation or involving many participants. Read the article on Informatik Aktuell
Lightweight software reviews with LASR (Architecture Cheat Sheet No. 12)

This cheat sheet describes a scalable assessment approach that quickly delivers initial, presentable results on four richly illustrated pages. More information and download
Continuous Delivery (Architecture Cheat Sheet No. 7)

Modern architectural approaches such as microservices place high demands on integration and distribution. What interactions exist between architectural style and CI/CD? The effects of changes in source code, technology and configuration are only recognised late in the development process. How do you get quick feedback? The 7th edition of our architecture cheat sheet summarises the most important aspects. Download & info
Cloud applications (Architecture Cheat Sheet No. 5)

The fifth edition of our Architecture Cheat Sheet shows you how to build applications that fully exploit the potential of a cloud environment in our usual compact form. You are developing new cloud applications. What do you look for when designing architecture and selecting technology? There are concerns about cloud solutions. How do you address these? Which concerns are valid? Download & info
Using Documentation-as-Code (Architecture Spicker No. 15)

Using the same tools and processes as in software development enables you to maintain documentation efficiently. This Spicker explains the idea and helps you to document your projects. Click here to go to the Spicker.
A Software Architecture Who's Who in Stamps

Why does a person get on a stamp? Who should not be missing from a “Who is who?” of software architecture? Anyone who tackles new topics is not only confronted with new terms. There are also names that everyone in the scene knows. The stars. This is also in the field of software architecture. Stefan has compiled his stars of the scene in an entertaining article and combined with important milestones & events from the history of software development. Blog
The Architecture Overview (architecture cheat sheet No. 1)

You or your team are missing a compact overview of your existing software solution? You want to explain your architecture to new project members or cooperation partners? The source code is too »detailed« … The first edition of our Architecture cheat sheets supports you to get a high-level-overview of solution approaches in order to work effectively. Use the compact ingredients and fill your architecture overview with life – pragmatically and effectively. Download & Infos
arc42 by Example: Software architecture documentation in practice

Software architecture documentation in practice Packt Publishing 1. Auflage Oktober 2019, gemeinsam mit G. Starke und M. Simons, R.D. Müller ISBN: 978-1839214356