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How a CTO Uses Architecture Decision Records to Build Alignment
Lucas and Luna explore how architecture decision records (ADRs) help CTOs capture the why behind technical choices, prevent recurring debates, and on-board new engineers faster. Drawing on a real case from a mid-stage fintech that adopted ADRs after a costly API redesign, they walk through a concrete example: choosing between a monolithic payment service and event-driven microservices. Lucas explains how a simple markdown template forces clarity on context, decision, consequences, and status. Luna challenges whether ADRs slow down fast-moving teams, and Lucas counters with data on reduced…
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