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# Record architecture decisions

* Status: accepted
* Date: 2023-10-16

## Context

We need to record the architectural decisions made on Opinionated Digital Center.

## Decision

We will use Architecture Decision Records, as [described by Michael Nygard](http://thinkrelevance.com/blog/2011/11/15/documenting-architecture-decisions).

## Consequences

See Michael Nygard's article, linked above.
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# Use Markdown Architectural Decision Records

Adapted from
[MADR's similar decision record](https://github.com/adr/madr/blob/2.1.2/docs/adr/0000-use-markdown-architectural-decision-records.md).

* Status: accepted
* Date: 2023-10-16

## Context and Problem Statement

We want to record architectural decisions made in this project.
Which format and structure should these records follow?

## Considered Options

* [MADR](https://adr.github.io/madr/) 3.0.0 - The Markdown Architectural Decision Records
* [Michael Nygard's template](http://thinkrelevance.com/blog/2011/11/15/documenting-architecture-decisions) - The first incarnation of the term "ADR"
* [Sustainable Architectural Decisions](https://www.infoq.com/articles/sustainable-architectural-design-decisions) - The Y-Statements
* Other templates listed at <https://github.com/joelparkerhenderson/architecture_decision_record>
* Formless - No conventions for file format and structure

## Decision Outcome

Chosen option: "MADR 3.0.0", because

* Implicit assumptions should be made explicit.
Design documentation is important to enable people understanding the decisions later on.
See also [A rational design process: How and why to fake it](https://doi.org/10.1109/TSE.1986.6312940).
* The MADR format is lean and fits our development style.
* The MADR structure is comprehensible and facilitates usage & maintenance.
* Version 3.0.0 is the latest one available when starting to document ADRs.

### Positive Consequences

The ADR are more structured. See especially:
* [MADR-0002 - Do not use numbers in headings](https://github.com/adr/madr/blob/2.1.2/docs/adr/0002-do-not-use-numbers-in-headings.md).
* [MADR-0005 - Use (unique number and) dashes in filenames](https://github.com/adr/madr/blob/2.1.2/docs/adr/0005-use-dashes-in-filenames.md).
* [MADR-0010 - Support categories (in form of subfolders with local ids)](https://github.com/adr/madr/blob/2.1.2/docs/adr/0010-support-categories.md).
* See [full set of MADR ADRs](https://github.com/adr/madr/blob/2.1.2/docs/adr).

### Negative Consequences

* Learning curve will be slightly longer.
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<!-- This file has been generated by `pyadr`. Manual changes will be erased at next generation. -->
# Architecture Decision Records

## Accepted Records

* [0000 - Record architecture decisions](0000-record-architecture-decisions.md)
* [0001 - Use Markdown Architectural Decision Records](0001-use-markdown-architectural-decision-records.md)

## Rejected Records

* None

## Superseded Records

* None

## Deprecated Records

* None

## Records with non-standard statuses

* None
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---
# These are optional elements. Feel free to remove any of them.
status: "{proposed | rejected | accepted | deprecated | … | superseded by [ADR-0005](0005-example.md)}"
date: {YYYY-MM-DD when the decision was last updated}
deciders: {list everyone involved in the decision}
consulted: {list everyone whose opinions are sought (typically subject-matter experts); and with whom there is a two-way communication}
informed: {list everyone who is kept up-to-date on progress; and with whom there is a one-way communication}
---
# {short title of solved problem and solution}

## Context and Problem Statement

{Describe the context and problem statement, e.g., in free form using two to three sentences or in the form of an illustrative story.
You may want to articulate the problem in form of a question and add links to collaboration boards or issue management systems.}

<!-- This is an optional element. Feel free to remove. -->
## Decision Drivers

* {decision driver 1, e.g., a force, facing concern, …}
* {decision driver 2, e.g., a force, facing concern, …}
*<!-- numbers of drivers can vary -->

## Considered Options

* {title of option 1}
* {title of option 2}
* {title of option 3}
*<!-- numbers of options can vary -->

## Decision Outcome

Chosen option: "{title of option 1}", because
{justification. e.g., only option, which meets k.o. criterion decision driver | which resolves force {force} | … | comes out best (see below)}.

<!-- This is an optional element. Feel free to remove. -->
### Consequences

* Good, because {positive consequence, e.g., improvement of one or more desired qualities, …}
* Bad, because {negative consequence, e.g., compromising one or more desired qualities, …}
*<!-- numbers of consequences can vary -->

<!-- This is an optional element. Feel free to remove. -->
### Confirmation

{Describe how the implementation of/compliance with the ADR is confirmed. E.g., by a review or an ArchUnit test.
Although we classify this element as optional, it is included in most ADRs.}

<!-- This is an optional element. Feel free to remove. -->
## Pros and Cons of the Options

### {title of option 1}

<!-- This is an optional element. Feel free to remove. -->
{example | description | pointer to more information | …}

* Good, because {argument a}
* Good, because {argument b}
<!-- use "neutral" if the given argument weights neither for good nor bad -->
* Neutral, because {argument c}
* Bad, because {argument d}
*<!-- numbers of pros and cons can vary -->

### {title of other option}

{example | description | pointer to more information | …}

* Good, because {argument a}
* Good, because {argument b}
* Neutral, because {argument c}
* Bad, because {argument d}
*

<!-- This is an optional element. Feel free to remove. -->
## More Information

{You might want to provide additional evidence/confidence for the decision outcome here and/or
document the team agreement on the decision and/or
define when/how this decision the decision should be realized and if/when it should be re-visited.
Links to other decisions and resources might appear here as well.}
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