ADR-0000: Decision Title¶
- Status: Proposed
- Date: YYYY-MM-DD
- Decision Owners:
- Reviewers:
- Related Issues or RFCs:
Context¶
Describe the architectural problem, constraint, risk, or opportunity that requires a decision.
Include only the context needed to understand the decision. Distinguish clearly between:
- Current state
- Assumptions
- Known constraints
- Security and governance requirements
- Open questions
Decision Drivers¶
List the factors that materially influence the decision, such as:
- Security
- Governance
- Privacy
- Least privilege
- Fail-closed behavior
- Evidence and auditability
- Compatibility
- Reliability
- Operational complexity
- Public-release suitability
Considered Options¶
Option 1: Name¶
Describe the option.
Advantages
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Disadvantages and risks
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Option 2: Name¶
Describe the option.
Advantages
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Disadvantages and risks
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Decision¶
State the selected option and the reason it was chosen.
The decision should be specific enough that a future reviewer can determine whether an implementation or document conforms to it.
Security and Governance Analysis¶
Explain how the decision affects:
- Identity and authority
- Policy enforcement
- Human approval
- Capability scope
- Connector or tool access
- Evidence generation
- Monitoring and incident response
- Data handling
- Failure behavior
Consequences¶
Positive Consequences¶
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Negative Consequences¶
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Residual Risks¶
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Validation and Acceptance Criteria¶
Define how the decision will be validated, for example:
- Architecture review completed
- Threat scenarios evaluated
- Documentation updated
- Mermaid diagrams revised
- Security controls mapped
- Tests or demonstrations completed
- Evidence and audit requirements verified
Rollback or Reconsideration Conditions¶
Describe what would cause this decision to be reversed, replaced, or reviewed again.
Public-Release Review¶
Confirm that the ADR does not disclose:
- Credentials or secrets
- Customer information
- Confidential infrastructure
- Proprietary production controls
- Unapproved patent-sensitive material
References¶
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Change History¶
| Date | Change | Author |
|---|---|---|
| YYYY-MM-DD | Initial proposal |
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