Document architecture decisions with a structured template for analyzing options and justifying technical choices.
Streamline technical decision-making with this comprehensive Architecture Decision Log template. Document, track, and communicate important architecture choices that shape your project's foundation and future direction.
• Structured format with clear sections for background context, options considered, and final decisions
• Easy-to-scan tables for comparing alternative approaches with pros and cons
• Designated sections for impact analysis and trade-offs
• Status tracking to indicate whether decisions are proposed, accepted, deprecated, or superseded
• Creates a lasting record of technical decisions and their rationale
• Helps teams align on architectural choices and understand the "why" behind decisions
• Facilitates knowledge transfer when onboarding new team members
• Prevents revisiting solved problems and reduces decision fatigue
Simply replace the bracketed placeholders with your specific decision details. Focus on clearly articulating the problem, options considered, and reasoning behind your final choice. Share with stakeholders to ensure alignment and add to your team's knowledge base.
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