by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 7, 2025
Do not dismiss strong opinions, even if they seem confrontational, as they may hide valid concerns or unstated assumptions. Use questioning to unravel the reasoning behind the opinion, transforming it from a potential blocker into valuable input. This ensures all...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 7, 2025
Do not wait until a decision is fully formed to present it for advice, as this invites criticism rather than collaboration. Engage architects and stakeholders throughout the decision-making process to incorporate their knowledge and context early. This makes the...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 7, 2025
Transitioning from implementation to decision-making requires shifting focus from isolated code to the broader system. Consider costs, cross-team impacts, and long-term consequences, not just the immediate technical appeal of a solution. This change in perspective is...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 7, 2025
Establish a formal, recurring forum where teams present their architectural decisions to the wider group. This practice moves knowledge sharing from informal conversations to a structured process. It fosters reuse, consistency, and collective learning across the...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 7, 2025
The architect's role transitions from being the primary decision-maker to a facilitator and mentor. Their goal is to enable teams to make better decisions by sharing knowledge and context, not to dictate the architecture. This requires unlearning old habits of...
