What is the Tech Radar?
The E-Komplet Tech Radar is a list of technologies, complemented by an assessment referred to as ring assignment. We use four rings with the following meaning:
Technologies we have high confidence in to serve our purpose, even at large scale. Technologies with a usage culture in our Systabuild production environment, low risk and recommended for wide use.
Technologies that we have seen work with success in project work to solve a real problem; first serious usage experience that confirms benefits and can uncover limitations. TRIAL technologies are slightly more risky; some engineers in our organization walked this path and will share knowledge and experiences.
Technologies that are promising and have clear potential value for us; technologies worth investing in research and prototyping to see if they have an impact. ASSESS technologies have higher risks; they are often brand new and barely proven in our organization.
Technologies not recommended to be used for new projects. Technologies we think are not (yet) worth to (further) invest in. HOLD technologies should not be used for new projects, but can usually be continued for existing projects.
What is the purpose?
The Tech Radar is a tool to inspire and support Engineering teams at Systabuild to pick the best technologies for new projects; it provides a platform to share knowledge and experience in technologies, to reflect on technology decisions and continuously evolve our technology landscape.
How do we maintain it?
The Tech Radar is maintained by our Principal Engineers — who facilitate and drive technology selection discussions in the engineering community. The assignment of technologies to rings is the outcome of ring change proposals, which are discussed and voted on.