EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 13 MIN
How We Use Architectural Decision Records
from Tech Leadership with Fexingo: Engineering Managers, CTOs, and Technical Leadership Conversations · host Fexingo
Episode 19 of Tech Leadership with Fexingo: Lucas and Luna dive into Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) — lightweight documents that capture the context and rationale behind technical choices. They walk through a real example from a mid-stage startup that used ADRs to avoid repeating a costly database migration mistake. Lucas explains the five essential sections of an ADR: title, status, context, decision, and consequences. Luna pushes back on the overhead concern, and they discuss how ADRs evolve from a draft to deprecated status. The episode includes practical tips for getting started with a single template and a git-based workflow. A natural donation segment ties listener support to keeping the show ad-free. By the end, listeners will understand why ADRs are the simplest tool to preserve institutional knowledge and why skipping them leads to the same debates every six months. #ArchitecturalDecisionRecords #ADR #TechLeadership #EngineeringManagement #CTO #TechnicalDebt #Documentation #SoftwareArchitecture #DecisionLog #EngineeringCulture #KnowledgeManagement #GitBasedDocumentation #StartupLessons #DatabaseMigration #InstitutionalKnowledge #TechPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Episode 19 of Tech Leadership with Fexingo: Lucas and Luna dive into Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) — lightweight documents that capture the context and rationale behind technical choices. They walk through a real example from a mid-stage startup that used ADRs to avoid repeating a costly database migration mistake. Lucas explains the five essential sections of an ADR: title, status, context, decision, and consequences. Luna pushes back on the overhead concern, and they discuss how ADRs evolve from a draft to deprecated status. The episode includes practical tips for getting started with a single template and a git-based workflow. A natural donation segment ties listener support to keeping the show ad-free. By the end, listeners will understand why ADRs are the simplest tool to preserve institutional knowledge and why skipping them leads to the same debates every six months. #ArchitecturalDecisionRecords #ADR #TechLeadership #EngineeringManagement #CTO #TechnicalDebt #Documentation #SoftwareArchitecture #DecisionLog #EngineeringCulture #KnowledgeManagement #GitBasedDocumentation #StartupLessons #DatabaseMigration #InstitutionalKnowledge #TechPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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