technical-research

Evaluating technologies for architectural decisions requires defining clear research questions, establishing evaluation criteria, and conducting hands-on verification. This systematic tech research approach ensures evidence-based decisions are documented using an Architecture Decision Record (ADR).

An Architecture Decision Record (ADR) documents technical research and evidence-based decisions. You need an ADR when making architectural decisions, selecting technologies, or comparing libraries to ensure evaluation criteria, hands-on verification, and decision rationale are systematically recorded.

Comparing libraries requires defining clear evaluation criteria and conducting systematic candidate evaluation. Perform hands-on verification through a Proof of Concept (POC) to validate technology selection, then document the evidence-based decision to ensure the right choice for your software project.

Structured tech research supports vendor assessments across software projects by applying defined evaluation criteria and hands-on verification. This systematic candidate evaluation process ensures vendor selection is evidence-based and properly documented through an Architecture Decision Record (ADR).

A Proof of Concept (POC) for technology selection requires integration into a structured methodology. Without clear research questions, defined evaluation criteria, and systematic candidate evaluation, hands-on verification alone may yield incomplete evidence, leading to poorly documented architectural decisions.