Clean Architecture, that but a topic of itself, book written by very famous guru in IT industry Robert Cecil Martin.
I met one time Robert Cecil Martin and it was really good experience, lets unpack this book and see what is all about.
Uncle Bob aka Robert Cecil Martin, describe why clean software architecture matters, SOLID as principle for software architecture and the right usage of those principles and how you can apply in the right way.
You will find in the book comparisons with Clojure, very interesting programming language.
There one thing which already was in my mindset, the way how to integrate frameworks and make clean boundary between business domain and the actual frameworks which can be backend or even fronted.
I agree with Uncle Bob opinion, you should not mix both “domains”, they need to be separated.
Finally, Uncle Bob shares some personal professional stories and give his wisdom about what he would prefer to do in such situations.
After reading this book I say yes even in 2026 it make sense to think about clean software architecture and it’s easy.
This book provides necessary understanding which would allow you to look into the past and understand that certain programming decisions should be done not during, but after the first release of software.
Especially databases, Uncle Bob clearly describe that database role have shifted and anyone who say that database is a king is wrong. I 100% agree with Uncle Bob opinion database should be only a detail in overall software architecture. Yes sometimes you have legacy code where database is a center a storage, business logic , crucial component, if you in such situation my best advise devise a plan how you get out of db in most cleanest way, but that’s an architect decision to be made.
Final verdict: BUY ! BUY ! BUY THIS BOOK! Not only as software dev , but managers should read it too. Clear and structured language , sure main reading group are software developers, still people with decision maker ability should read this book too.
Overall a must have book!