[ADR Number]: [Brief Title]¶
- Status: open for review | accepted | rejected | deprecated | superseded by [ADR-NNNN]
- Date: YYYY-MM-DD
- Decision Makers: [List of people involved]
- Tags: [e.g., backend, infrastructure, security]
Context¶
[Describe the context and problem statement. What forces are at play? What are the constraints?]
Decision¶
[State the decision clearly. Use active voice: "We will..."]
Rationale¶
[Explain why this decision was made. What are the benefits? What trade-offs were accepted?]
Consequences¶
Positive¶
- [Benefit 1]
- [Benefit 2]
Negative¶
- [Drawback 1]
- [Drawback 2]
Neutral¶
- [Change 1]
- [Change 2]
Alternatives Considered¶
Option 1: [Name]¶
[Brief description]
Rejected because: [Reason]
Option 2: [Name]¶
[Brief description]
Rejected because: [Reason]
Related Decisions¶
- [ADR-NNNN]: [Related decision]
- [RFC-NNNN]: [Related proposal]
Notes¶
[Any additional notes, links, or references]