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in Architecture
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Architectural Governance: Stitching Together ADRs, RFCs, ARBs, and Architecture Vision for Effective Decision-Making

Good architectural governance ensures that decisions are made in a structured, traceable, and transparent way, aligning technical choices with business goals while maintaining long-term sustainability. This post explores key artefacts such as Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), Request for Comments (RFCs), Architecture Review Boards (ARBs), and Architecture Vision. It also shows their place in a logical product lifecycle and continuous improvement process.

in Architecture
4 min read

The Importance of Architectural Principles: Guardrails for Consistency and Success

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, architectural principles serve as the foundation upon which successful systems, platforms, and businesses are built. These principles provide clarity, consistency, and direction, ensuring that development efforts align with both short-term needs and long-term strategic goals.

in Architecture
3 min read

Clever Architecture is Not Good Architecture

There’s a common trap that many architects—especially those who enjoy the theoretical side of software—fall into: the belief that a clever architecture is a good architecture. It’s tempting to create something elegant, intricate, and innovative, something worthy of an academic paper or a conference talk. But in the real world, clever architecture is often bad architecture.

in Engineering practice
5 min read

Why Companies Keep Failing at Software (And Never Learn)

Software engineering has been around for decades, yet many companies still manage to do it badly. Fred Brooks wrote The Mythical Man-Month nearly 50 years ago, warning of the pitfalls of software development. Yet the same mistakes he outlined are repeated daily in companies across the world.

in Architecture
4 min read

The Evolution of Software Architecture: Moving Towards Lightweight, Agile, and Collaborative Approaches

Software architecture has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Gone are the days when teams spent months (or even years) crafting highly detailed UML diagrams that attempted to predict every nuance of a system upfront. Instead, modern approaches favour lightweight, iterative, and collaborative techniques like the C4 model, which align better with Agile principles.