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ADR-[Number]: [Decision Title]

Field Value
Status Proposed / Accepted / Superseded / Rejected
Date YYYY-MM-DD
Owner [Name/role]
Decision authority [Role/body]
Review trigger/date [Trigger or date]

Context

[What must be decided, why now, and what scope is affected?]

Decision drivers

  • [Outcome, requirement, principle, constraint, or concern]

Options considered

Option 1: [Name]

  • Benefits:
  • Costs and risks:
  • Evidence/uncertainty:

Option 2: [Name]

  • Benefits:
  • Costs and risks:
  • Evidence/uncertainty:

Status quo

  • Benefits:
  • Costs and risks:

Decision

[State the chosen option precisely.]

Rationale

[Explain why this option best addresses the decision drivers.]

Consequences

Positive

  • [Consequence]

Negative or trade-off

  • [Consequence]

Actions

Action Owner Due
[Action] [Owner] YYYY-MM-DD

Traceability

  • Requirements:
  • Principles/standards:
  • Architecture elements:
  • Work packages:
  • Related decisions:
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