The Design Documentation No One Asks For (But Everyone Needs)

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Specs tell you what to build. Decision records tell you why. How simple documentation prevents teams from rediscovering past mistakes and losing organizational
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Designers often don't document the decisions they make. This can lead to decisions being made without understanding the real reasons. Good documentation assumes future people are smart and will rightfully question your choices.