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Thibault Morin
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💥 Myth #14: Architecture work must follow a fixed, waterfall-like sequence

We all love a clean plan.
Step 1, then step 2, then step 3 — neat, predictable, controlled.
But real projects don’t work that way.


Myth 14: “Architecture work must follow a fixed, waterfall-like sequence.”

This belief is common — and dangerous.

Architecture isn’t a straight line.
It’s a cycle of learning, testing, and adapting.
If you lock yourself into a rigid sequence, you guarantee rework later.

I’ve seen it first-hand:
👉 A product launch team insisted on sticking to a fixed plan.
When the market shifted midstream, their architecture no longer fit.
Months of work had to be redone.


The QTAM Difference

The Quick Technical Architecture Method (QTAM) is iterative by design.

  • Steps can be revisited as new insights emerge
  • Adjustments are made early, not late
  • The method adapts to real-world change instead of fighting it

This flexibility makes architecture work practical and resilient.


Why It Matters

When architecture adapts:

  • Teams react quickly to new constraints
  • Designs stay relevant in changing environments
  • Rework is minimized
  • Delivery stays aligned with business needs

Rigid waterfall thinking doesn’t protect you.
It just leaves you unprepared for reality.


Take the Next Step

Don’t lock your projects into fixed sequences.
👉 Discover how QTAM keeps your architecture iterative and flexible at qtam.morin.io

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