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Technology Radar - Guide to the technology landscape

The Technology Radar is an opinionated guide to today's technology landscape. Read the latest here.

Overview
The Thoughtworks Technology Radar provides a quarterly snapshot of emerging and established technologies, tools, platforms, languages and techniques. It categorises each item into four rings - Adopt, Trial, Assess, and Hold - helping technical leaders make informed decisions about what to invest in and what to retire.

Key Takeaways

  • Structured framework to evaluate technology relevance and maturity.
  • Clear guidance on adoption strategies across four rings.
  • Quarterly updates ensure the radar stays current with industry trends.
  • Visual representation helps communicate decisions to teams.

Who Would Benefit

  • Engineering managers and technical leads evaluating new tools.
  • Architects shaping technology roadmaps.
  • Product owners interested in strategic technology planning.
  • Developers seeking guidance on emerging practices.

Frameworks and Methodologies

  • Adopt, Trial, Assess, Hold categorisation model.
  • Quadrant-based view covering Techniques, Tools, Platforms, Languages & Frameworks.
Source: thoughtworks.com
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