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...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 7, 2025
Begin writing the ADR at the start of the decision-making process, not as an afterthought for documentation. Use its structure collaboratively as a tool to guide team discussion, explore options, and identify necessary research. The document becomes a guide for...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 7, 2025
Instead of providing direct answers, guide teams by asking probing questions and suggesting alternative perspectives. This fosters their decision-making skills and ownership without undermining their autonomy. The goal is to enable, not to command. Examples When a...
