technical-research

Systematic technical research provides a structured methodology for technology evaluation by defining research questions, selecting criteria, scoring candidates, and validating with proofs of concept. It produces actionable recommendations for architecture decisions.

Comparing libraries and cloud tools requires a criteria-based evaluation methodology that scores candidates against predefined requirements and verifies results with proofs of concept. This ensures documented findings for team alignment.

Documenting architecture decisions involves capturing the research question, evaluation criteria, candidate scoring, and proof of concept verification results into a decision trail. This provides evidence-based documentation for team alignment.

A proof of concept is needed during technology selection after establishing criteria and scoring candidates to perform hands-on verification. It validates documented findings before committing to architecture decisions or large-scale migrations.

This structured research methodology applies to both small proofs of concept and large-scale migrations. It uses criteria-based evaluation and systematic candidate analysis to produce actionable recommendations regardless of project scale.