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
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 | Oct 23, 2025
Document each decision as a distinct, immutable record, such as an Architectural Decision Record (ADR). A subsequent choice that alters a previous one should be a new, separate record that explicitly supersedes the original. This maintains a clear historical log and...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Oct 13, 2025
A facilitator can offer to formally make the decision and take on the accountability, after asking for the team’s consent. This unblocks the process while protecting the psychological safety of team members who do not feel ready for that level of responsibility. It is...
