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ADR Template

This file defines the canonical Architecture Decision Record (ADR) template.


Filename Convention

adr-XXX-short-title.md

Example: adr-001-use-docusaurus.md


Frontmatter

title: string
description: string
content_type: doc
type: doc
status: draft | review | active | deprecated | archived
lifecycle: draft | review | active | deprecated | archived
tags: [string]
owners: ["@github-username"]
created_at: YYYY-MM-DD
last_reviewed: YYYY-MM-DD
primary_domain: governance
category: decisions

Required Sections

Status

Current lifecycle status.

Context

What problem are we solving?

Decision

What was decided?

Consequences

What are the results, trade-offs, and impacts?


Optional Sections

Alternatives Considered

Other options evaluated.

Risks

Known risks associated with the decision.

Notes

Additional context or references.