000: Decision Record Template¶

• Type: Architecture | Social | Design | Product | Security | Operational | Strategy
• Status: Planned | Proposed | Accepted | Rejected | Deprecated
• Date: YYYY-MM-DD
• Author(s) / Deciders: People responsible for writing and approving the decision
• Question: The core question this decision record answers

Context¶

Explain why this decision is necessary, the problem it solves, and the goals it aims to achieve.

Requirements and Restrictions¶

List the functional, technical, legal, or organizational constraints that must be satisfied.

Alternatives¶

Summarize the viable alternatives that were considered and the specific reasons they were not chosen.

Decision¶

State the chosen solution or policy clearly and concisely.

Consequences¶

Positives¶

List the concrete benefits enabled by this decision.

Negatives¶

List the trade-offs, costs, or risks introduced by this decision and how they will be mitigated.