TemplateEngineering

Technical Design Review

For reviewing technical designs and architecture decisions

Software EngineerTech LeadPlatform Engineer

Structure

Template Sections

1

Problem Statement

What problem are we solving?

2

Proposed Solution

Technical approach and architecture

3

Alternatives Considered

Other options and trade-offs

4

Implementation Plan

Breakdown of work and timeline

5

Testing Strategy

How we'll validate the solution

6

Risks & Mitigation

Potential issues and contingency plans

7

Decisions & Action Items

Outcomes and next steps

Problem Statement

Clear description of the technical problem or requirement we're addressing.

Proposed Solution

Detailed technical approach, architecture decisions, and design rationale.

Alternatives Considered

Other solutions evaluated, trade-offs analyzed, and why this approach was chosen.

Implementation Plan

Breakdown of tasks, estimated effort, dependencies, and implementation timeline.

Testing Strategy

Testing approach, edge cases to cover, and validation criteria for the solution.

Risks & Mitigation

Technical risks, potential issues, and strategies to mitigate or address them.

Decisions & Action Items

Key decisions made during the review and action items with owners and deadlines.

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