Architecture Decision Record (ADR)¶

Title¶

Short title of the architectural decision

Status¶

[Proposed | Accepted | Deprecated | Superseded]

Date¶

YYYY-MM-DD

Context¶

Describe the context and problem statement. What is the architectural challenge that needs to be addressed? Include any relevant constraints or requirements that influenced the decision.

Decision¶

State the architectural decision clearly and concisely. What specific approach, technology, pattern, or solution was chosen?

Rationale¶

Explain the reasoning that led to this decision. Why was this particular option selected among the alternatives? Include relevant factors such as:

Technical considerations
Business requirements
Team capabilities
Time constraints
Cost implications

Implications¶

Positive Implications¶

List the benefits and positive outcomes expected from this decision.

Concerns¶

List potential challenges, risks, or negative consequences along with possible mitigation strategies.

Alternatives¶

Describe other options that were considered and why they were not selected. For each alternative, briefly explain:

Key characteristics
Pros and cons relative to the chosen solution
Reasons for rejection

Future Direction¶

Outline any follow-up actions, future considerations, or potential changes that might be necessary as a result of this decision. Include potential triggers for revisiting this decision.

References¶

List any relevant documents, articles, books, or other resources that supported this decision:

Links to relevant documentation
Research materials
Benchmarks or performance data
Team discussions or meeting notes