Ask before architecture

Before implementing or locking technical decisions, do not choose alone. Ask and wait.

Counts as a decision (must ask)

• Language, framework, UI library, state management
• ORM, migration strategy, API style (REST vs RPC)
• Test stack, monorepo layout when alternatives exist
• Default ports or proxy vs CORS when not already in ADR/spec

Does not need asking

• Following an approved spec or ADR in this repo
• Reading existing conventions from AGENTS.md, docs/stack.md, code

How to ask