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Case Roulette: Examples of Bad Architecture

May 23, 2024 · Podlodka Techlead Crew

A Podlodka Techlead Crew discussion with Ilya Zonov, Alexander Polomodov, and Kirill Vetchinkin on the signs of bad architecture: how to see when a decision has become a problem, which patterns repeat across teams, and how to prevent such mistakes early.

Participants

  • Ilya Zonov
  • Alexander Polomodov
  • Kirill Vetchinkin

Discussion focus

  1. 01How can teams spot bad architecture before it blocks development?
  2. 02Which signals show that an architectural decision no longer helps the business?
  3. 03Why do the same mistakes repeat across different teams and products?
  4. 04How should teams distinguish technical debt from a conscious trade-off?
  5. 05Which practices help discuss architectural problems without blaming people?
  6. 06What can be done early so bad architecture does not become the norm?