architecture-decision-records

Document architecture decisions using structured Architecture Decision Records that capture context, alternatives, and rationale. This ensures clarity, traceability, and maintainability of design choices across the development team.

An Architecture Decision Record is a structured document used to capture software design decisions. Use it when architectural integrity is critical and teams need to communicate the rationale behind design choices effectively.

Track the lifecycle status of a design decision by assigning states like Proposed, Accepted, Deprecated, or Superseded within the Architecture Decision Record. This maintains clear traceability of architectural decisions over time.

Yes, you can use provided templates and guidelines to write effective Architecture Decision Records. These templates enforce the ADR format to ensure consistency, clarity, and proper capture of design rationale.

Create a new Architecture Decision Record for a database choice by running the command `adr create db-choice`. This generates a new entry following the structured ADR template for immediate documentation.

The best way to manage software documentation for architectural changes is using Architecture Decision Records. They provide a consistent format for capturing context, alternatives, and rationale, ensuring long-term architectural integrity.