by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 3, 2025
A true Domain Event communicates a significant business occurrence and must contain sufficient context for consumers to act without querying the source system. If consumers frequently need to ask 'why' or 'what does this mean', the event is a...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 3, 2025
The objective of a design discussion is not to prove one's own correctness but to arrive at a sound, team-owned solution. Focusing on 'being right' closes off collaboration and can lead to enforced, poorly understood decisions. The true goal is...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 3, 2025
If a team remains unconvinced by arguments and the potential failure is contained and not catastrophic, allow them to experience the consequences. This hands-on failure provides undeniable proof and fosters genuine understanding better than enforced compliance. The...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 3, 2025
Focus architectural oversight on decisions with long-lasting, severe impact ('tigers') rather than on smaller, correctable mistakes ('mice'). Wasting political and emotional capital on minor issues is counterproductive when major systemic risks...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 21, 2025
Before concluding a team is wrong, critically assess your own feedback. Consider if your advice was persuasive or if you provided the necessary context for them to see the bigger picture. This focuses on improving your advisory skill rather than assigning blame....
