Software projects demand organization, alignment, and the ability to learn from the challenges that arise. That’s where Efficient Software Documentation with ADRs, RFCs, and Postmortems comes in, offering practical ideas for teams looking to turn decisions and incidents into opportunities for improvement.
Thiago Mendes, a software development specialist, presents a set of practices to help document decisions, align changes, and learn from mistakes constructively. Using ADRs (Architecture Decision Records), you’ll learn how to clearly document technical choices. With RFCs (Request for Comments), you’ll discover how to organize discussions to align on significant changes. And through Postmortems, you’ll understand how to analyze incidents productively, drawing valuable lessons for the future.
With clear explanations, real examples, and practical tools, the book shows how to apply these ideas in your daily work without unnecessary complexity. Beyond the "how-to," it reflects on the reasons why these practices are indispensable, tying everything to a context where collaboration, organization, and continuous learning are essential.
It’s a read that inspires teams to collaborate better, record insights, and achieve more consistent results in their projects.