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...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Oct 13, 2025
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 | Oct 13, 2025
When a team’s decision optimises for their immediate convenience at the cost of system-wide integrity, the architectural perspective must prevail. The architect’s role is to advocate for the long-term health of the system, even if it means more work for a team in the...
