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Title: Clear and concise title of the decision

Attribute Details
Status Draft | Accepted | Rejected | Deprecated
Date YYYY-MM-DD
Author Ole Schildt

Context

Problem: Clearly state the problem or challenge that needs to be addressed.

Goals: Outline the desired outcomes or objectives of the decision.

Constraints: Identify any technical, resource, or time constraints.

Decision

Options: State the possible solutions or approaches.

Decision: State the chosen solution or approach.

Rationale: Explain the reasoning behind the decision.

Alignment

Related artifacts: List the related architecture, design, or scope documents that this decision impacts.

Related decisions: Many decisions are related; you can list them here.

Consequences

Positive Consequences: List the expected benefits of the decision.

Negative Consequences: Identify potential drawbacks or risks.

Technical Debt: Acknowledge any technical debt incurred by the decision.

Additional Information

References: Links to relevant documents, articles, or discussions.

Diagrams: Visual representations of the decision or its implications.

Code Examples: Code snippets illustrating the implementation of the decision.