When written too early, docs have a way of becoming gates — demanding buy-in, slowing progress, inviting bureaucracy. Documentation That FailsThere’s a new class of documentation making the rounds in modern software teams. Alignment Docs – Alignment documents are often used when multiple teams are collaborating and want to clarify shared goals, responsibilities, timelines, or interfaces to avoid conflicts and miscommunication. If it doesn’t, you’re not learning. Can’t Serve Two MastersIs it any wonder the authors of the Agile Manifesto valued working software over comprehensive documentation?