rationale

Turns architecture context, options, and consequences into a tangible result by naming the decision, describing context, and capturing consequences.

Core question: Which architecture decision needs to be recorded, and what context, options, decision, and consequences must a future reader understand?

15-45 min

1-3

Clarifies concepts, relationships, and rules by framing the issue, collecting positions, and marking decisions or open questions.

Core question: Which positions answer the central issue, and which arguments support or challenge each position?

1-3 h

2-8