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# Mastering Modern Architecture - Oliver Sturm

Oliver Sturm argues that AI shortcuts are killing architectural reasoning. Discover why mastering modern system design requires analyzing failures instead of blindly chasing buzzwords like modulith.

- **Speakers:** Oliver Sturm
- **Event:** Coffee With Developers
- **Published:** March 4, 2026
- **Duration:** 39:00
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1827-mastering-modern-architecture-oliver-sturm
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