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As software systems become increasingly complex, understanding their architecture is crucial for developers, architects, and tech leaders. Today, I want to break down the 5 key layers that form the backbone of most modern software applications:

1. User Interface (UI)
- The UI layer is where users interact with the software.
- Key technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Tailwind, ReactJS
- This layer focuses on creating intuitive, responsive, and visually appealing interfaces.

2. Application Programming Interface (API)
- The API layer defines how different software components should interact.
- Technologies include: REST, GraphQL, SOAP, Node.js
- Tools like Postman aid in API development and testing.

3. Business Logic
- This layer contains the core functionalities and business rules of the application.
- Popular languages and frameworks: Python, Java, Spring, C#, .NET
- It's where the "brain" of your application resides, processing data and making decisions.

4. Database (DB)
- The database layer stores and manages the application's data.
- Options include: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite, CouchDB
- Choose based on your data structure needs (relational vs. non-relational).

5. Infrastructure (Hosting)
- This layer encompasses where and how your software runs.
- Major players: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes
- It's crucial for scalability, reliability, and performance.

Understanding these layers and how they interact is key to designing robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems. Each layer has its own set of best practices, tools, and considerations.

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