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Navigating the Maze of Communicating Architecture Decisions
Understanding and articulating the reasoning behind design choices is essential in software architecture. Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) offer a proven method to capture the “why” behind every architectural choice, whether selecting a particular pattern or adopting a new technology. In this session, we deconstruct the fundamentals of ADRs using real-world examples that illustrate how to document rationale, context, and consequences effectively.
You’ll gain actionable insights into best practices for authoring, maintaining, and evolving ADRs throughout your project’s lifecycle. Whether you’re an experienced architect or a developer new to architectural design, you’ll be equipped to communicate decisions with clarity and confidence.
Learning Objectives
- Demystify Architecture Decision Records (ADRs): understand what ADRs are, why they matter, and how they capture architectural reasoning.
- Craft clear, actionable ADRs by applying practical guidelines for documenting context, rationale, and trade-offs throughout the project lifecycle.
- Communicate complex decisions with confidence: articulate architecture decisions transparently for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.