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Criterion
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Purpose
An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable.
Complexity
Low
Time
15-45 min
Participants
1-3
Format
Async
Output
ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale
Tags
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
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