by Organisers @virtualddd | Jan 20, 2026
Teams are more likely to internalize and value architectural principles after they have personally experienced the pain caused by their absence. Without this context, principles can seem like abstract, unnecessary overhead. An architect’s role is to share their own...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 15, 2025
When exploring solutions, always generate at least three distinct alternatives. Having only two options often leads to an "us versus them" dynamic and a false dichotomy. A third option encourages more creative thinking and helps break stalemates by providing...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 3, 2025
Be deeply skeptical of solutions for a complex problem chosen purely because they are the fastest to implement, as this often indicates a lack of critical design thinking. The initial implementation speed can hide significant long-term costs in maintenance,...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 3, 2025
An architectural decision is not a document or a declaration; it is the implemented reality. A decision only becomes effective when the team understands, commits to, and implements it. Without team buy-in, any top-down decision is merely a suggestion that is likely to...
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...
