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The document discusses the role of software architects and how to become one. It describes how architects make important design decisions regarding what to build, how to build it, and how to scale solutions. Architects are categorized into roles like solutions architects, technical architects, and infrastructure architects based on their areas of focus. The document advises learning fundamentals, gaining experience through practice and open source contributions, developing skills in multiple technologies, and becoming a leader and innovator to become a successful architect.

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