October 2017
Beginner
360 pages
7h 58m
English
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| Activity 20 | Architecture Decision Records |
Capture architecture design decisions as they are made using a lightweight, text-based template. Lightweight decision records are a developer-friendly approach to a time-tested architecture practice. Documenting design decisions makes it easier to share and analyze them. Retaining a history of decisions provides context for the current architecture relative to its evolution.
Benefits
- Make recording design decisions a team responsibility.
- Keep key decisions close to the code by storing them in the code repository.
- Combine with other artifacts to create a holistic description strategy.
- Capture history to gain perspective on the evolution of the design.
- Involve the whole team in the design process.
- Train teammates ...