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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · 2d

Ghost decisions can cast a long shadow, influencing everything from technology choices to team structures. Listen to our latest Story on Facilitating Software Architecture and Design to learn more buff.ly/5kb55OP

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · 2d

We've scheduled a new session on a common challenge: seeing the whole system beyond our own part. Trond Hjorteland will introduce systems thinking to help us gain a holistic perspective on complexity.

4 November, 08:00 (GMT+13)
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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · 6d

Find us on your favorite podcast platform by searching for virtual domain-driven design or Stories on Facilitating software architecture and design.

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · 6d

Did you know that can listen to your favorite sessions and stories from virtualDDD on your favorite podcast platform on the go! Whether you're commuting, working out, or just chilling at home, you can catch up on all the insightful talks and discussions.

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · 8d

We’re moving our main home for events from Meetup to Humanitix. Follow us on Humanitix (Our new home for events):
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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · 9d

Ever joined a project haunted by undocumented 'ghost decisions'?

Our new story explores how to uncover this invisible architecture. Learn how to reverse-engineer ADRs to understand the *why* behind foundational choices and empower your team to evolve the system.

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Uncovering "Ghost Decisions" in Software Architecture

Discover how to find and document the "ghost decisions" that haunt your software architecture. Learn about using Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to bring clarity to your team and empower them to…

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · 15d

habit but also ensures transparency by including pros, cons, and different opinions.

How does your team facilitate and document software architecture decisions?

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · 15d

Architecture decisions can be tough, but what if you started by deciding on the process itself? One approach is to document decisions using Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and review them weekly. This not only builds the -->

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · 15d

We've scheduled our next session. Gien Verschatse will explore why slowing down is crucial for better technical decisions. Learn to avoid premature solutions and focus on understanding the real problem first.

2 October, 06:00 UTC

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · 20d

We're thinking about organising another Virtual DDD open space around November or December.

If you've never joined us, check the info on our website.

We are curious when would be the best day and time to plan these, so let us know in the comments, and join our Discord buff.ly/BMBViYr

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · 22d

We've had a change of plans for our next session. We’ll postpone @andrewhl.bsky.social talk to a later date. Instead holding a new interactive session on the paradox between centralised and decentralised decision-making.

Date: September 23, 2025
Time: 19:00 - 21:00 (GMT+12)
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The paradox or polarity between decentralised and centralised decision-making

When it comes to giving software teams the autonomy to make their own decisions, trust can be a delicate thing. This is particularly true when those decisions can have a wider impact on other teams…

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · 23d

How can architects move from bottleneck to facilitator? Our new story explores using transparency and Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) as a collaborative tool *during* the decision process, not just after. A small change with a big impact.

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · Sep 9

We scheduled a new session with Andrew Harmel-Law on anarchist thought & socio-technical design. A look at alternatives to top-down hierarchy for building better teams.

📅 23 Sept at 19:00 NZST

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Everything you ever wanted to know about anarchy (but were afraid to ask) - Andrew Harmel-Law

“Patterns of Anarchy” is a collection of writings published in 1966. We should care about it as software professionals because a) Christopher Alexander quotes from it in “A Pattern Language” and b)…

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · Sep 8

We believe these changes will help our community grow. Join our Discord community and tell us what you think! buff.ly/R7icd39

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · Sep 8

Organisation: We're automating our internal processes so more people can step up and help organise sessions. If you're interested, please get in touch! We're also transitioning from Meetup to Humanitix.

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · Sep 8

Website: We've tweaked the website to better highlight our Discord community, making it easier for new people to join. More changes will follow in the coming weeks!

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · Sep 8

Discord: We've reorganized our channels, added clear rules, and created an onboarding process for new members. We've also split sessions from general discussions to encourage more focused conversations.

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · Sep 8

To support this vision, we've made significant updates to our Discord and website to improve the experience for everyone.

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · Sep 8

We've been putting some much-needed love into our virtual DDD community! We're evolving beyond just Domain-Driven Design to become the worldwide online community for designing software to solve complex business problems, organised in a decentralised way.
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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · Sep 2

Why are we even having these conversations? Because the old ways just aren't cutting it anymore and we need to build better systems together!

Check, it now: virtualddd.com/facilitating...

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · Sep 2

We published our very first episode on Stories on Facilitating Software Architecture 🎉

@roundcrisis.com and @kenny.weave-it.org kicked things off talking about some real blockers to flow we're seeing in software architecture – from those "ivory tower" situations to folks doing hands-on work.

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Andrea Magnorsky @roundcrisis.com · Aug 20

@annemariecharrett.com delivered an amazing talk last night. She talked about what is quality in what context amongst many other things, what a great take!

Video now available @virtualddd.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hk-...

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · Aug 25

These "Stories on Facilitating Software Architecture" sessions will be a genuine, unscripted chat about the challenges, failures, and success stories on how to become a facilitating software architect. Expect our usual back-and-forth and no-frills talk.

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · Aug 25

That's why @roundcrisis.com and @kenny.weave-it.org, along with @andrewhl.bsky.social and many guest friends, will be discussing how to enable teams and give them more power in making architectural decisions, leading to a better software architecture!

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Virtual Domain-Driven Design @virtualddd.com · Aug 25

Time to talk about changing how we approach software architecture! Because, honestly, the usual ways often hold teams back and make things worse. But making the switch can be tough!

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