by Organisers @virtualddd | Jan 18, 2026
We often assume that once we get everyone in a room for a design workshop, the hard part is over. But what happens when the person signing off on the whole thing has a fundamentally different idea of the workshop's purpose than you do — and you only find out two...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Jan 6, 2026
When we kick off a major system modernization, we often fixate on the new tech stack and the shiny architecture. We map out microservices, choose cloud providers, and plan agile sprints. What we sometimes forget is that the "legacy" isn't just old code....
by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 23, 2025
Welcome to another instalment of Stories on Facilitating Software Architecture and Design. In our conversations, we explore the real-world challenges of building software and leading teams. Today, we’re joined by Paul Rayner, a consultant, trainer, and facilitator...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 9, 2025
As architects and senior engineers, we often face a difficult choice: when do we intervene, and when do we step back? What happens when you see a team heading towards a decision you know is going to have a negative net effect, but they won't be convinced...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 25, 2025
In any organisation that empowers its teams, a critical question eventually arises: what happens when an architect, tasked with guiding the technical vision, fundamentally disagrees with a team's decision? It’s a scenario fraught with tension, testing the balance...
