Document significant technical decisions with context, rationale, and consequences to maintain clear, lightweight architectural records for future reference.
Initial release – Lightweight and practical guide for Architecture Decision Records (ADRs): - Explains the purpose, timing, and key terms for ADRs - Provides decision criteria for when to write or skip an ADR - Includes multiple customizable ADR templates for various scenarios - Details recommended directory structure and ADR indexing - Offers tooling guidance for adr-tools integration - Supplies a submission and review checklist for quality ADRs - Lists best practices and common pitfalls to avoid