From Blueprints to Gardening: The Evolution of Emergent Architecture
A common friction point in modern software development is the clash between Solution Design and Agile delivery . Traditional architects want a blueprint before construction begins ("Big Design Up Front"). Agile teams want to start coding immediately to get feedback. If you have too much design, you block the team. If you have too little, you end up with "Spaghetti Code." The solution lies in shifting our mindset from being "Construction Managers" to becoming "City Planners." This guide explores how to manage design decisions, embrace emergent architecture, and use technical debt as a strategic tool. 1. The Mindset Shift: From Blueprint to Gardening Agile doesn't mean "no design"; it means continuous design. The goal is to make the cost of change low so that decisions can be made at the "Last Responsible Moment." ...