architecture-decision-records

Topics in the source

• Architecture Decision Records
• Use this skill when
• Do not use this skill when
• Instructions
• Core Concepts
• 1. What is an ADR?
• 2. When to Write an ADR
• 3. ADR Lifecycle

Comprehensive patterns for creating, maintaining, and managing Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) that capture the context and rationale behind significant technical decisions. Making significant architectural decisions Documenting technology choices Recording design trade-offs Onboarding new team members Reviewing historical decisions Establishing decision-making processes You only need to document small implementation details The change is a minor patch or routine maintenance There is no architectural decision to capture 1. Capture the decision context, constraints, and drivers. 2. Document considered options with tradeoffs. 3. Record the decision, rationale, and consequences. 4. Link related ADRs and update status over time. An Architecture Decision Record captures: Context: Why we needed to make a decision Decision: What we decided Consequences: What happens as a result | Write ADR | Skip ADR | |-----------|----------| | New framework adoption | Minor version upgrades | | Database technology choice | Bug fixes | | API design patterns | Implementation details | | Security architecture | Routine maintenance | | Integration patterns | Configuration changes | OrderCreated { order

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