ADR quick reference for architects
Recall the core ADR fields and recognize when a decision needs an ADR.
battlecard comparison Core fields What are the four minimum fields in a useful ADR? Context, decision, status, and consequences. Context names the forces; decision states the choice; status shows proposed, accepted, deprecated, or superseded; consequences preserve trade-offs. Document or not? Does this choice need an ADR? Use ADRs for choices that shape structure, non-functional qualities, dependencies, interfaces, or operating model. Objection We do not have time to write decision records. A team is about to choose a new eventing platform. Your line That is exactly why we need a short ADR: the future cost of rediscovering this rationale is higher…
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