Create Architecture Decision Record (ADR)

Overview

Create comprehensive Architecture Decision Records following industry best practices. ADRs document architectural choices, alternatives considered, rationale, and consequences to provide context for future development.

ADR Structure:

• Context: Problem and constraints
• Decision: What was decided
• Alternatives: Options evaluated with pros/cons
• Rationale: Why this decision was made
• Consequences: Positive, negative, and neutral impacts

Prerequisites

• docs/adrs/ directory (created if missing)
• Context for decision (file to analyze, problem description, or existing architecture)