by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 21, 2025
Establish clear, shared architecture principles that teams must consult during their decision-making process. These principles act as a framework, ensuring non-functional requirements like cost are consistently considered. This provides guardrails for autonomy....
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 21, 2025
Acknowledge emotional attachment to past work, but consciously set it aside to evaluate new decisions on their own merits. The system's forward progress is more important than the preservation of personal contributions. This ensures objectivity and supports...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 21, 2025
When applying DDD to a legacy system, accept that the initial boundaries will be imperfect and 'not pretty.' The goal is to create a starting point for team autonomy, even if it requires pragmatic compromises on architectural purity. These boundaries can be...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 21, 2025
When a decision crosses team boundaries, the primary role is to facilitate communication rather than dictate a solution. The goal is to prevent teams from becoming defensive and to encourage collaborative problem-solving. This helps teams redraw boundaries or find...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 21, 2025
Instead of enforcing strict consistency in how often teams write decision records, focus on the outcome. The critical measure is whether impactful decisions are documented before they cause unforeseen problems. Allow teams to find their own rhythm as long as this core...
