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Architecture Decision Record (ADR)

Document technical architecture decisions with context, options considered, and consequences

Template Fields

Decision to DocumenttextRequired

e.g., Use PostgreSQL over MongoDB, Adopt microservices, Switch to Server Components

Project / System ContexttextRequired

e.g., Our payment processing service, E-commerce platform, Mobile app backend

Options ConsideredmultilineRequired

What alternatives were evaluated? e.g.: - PostgreSQL - MongoDB - DynamoDB - Stick with current MySQL

Key Constraintsmultiline

What limits the decision? e.g.: - Must handle 10K req/sec - Team only has SQL experience - Budget: $500/month for infra - Must be HIPAA compliant

Decision Statusselect
ProposedAcceptedDeprecatedSuperseded

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