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name: Architectural Decision Record
about: Propose an architectural decision
title: 'ADR: [decision here]'
labels: ''
assignees: esfoobar-usds, NatHillardUSDS, switzersc-usds, TomNUSDS

---

# [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. You may want to articulate the problem in form of a question.]

## Decision Drivers <!-- optional -->

- [driver 1, e.g., a force, facing concern, …]
- [driver 2, e.g., a force, facing concern, …]
- … <!-- numbers of drivers can vary -->

## Considered Options

- [option 1]
- [option 2]
- [option 3]
- … <!-- numbers of options can vary -->

## Decision Outcome

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

### Positive Consequences <!-- optional -->

- [e.g., improvement of quality attribute satisfaction, follow-up decisions required, …]
- …

### Negative Consequences <!-- optional -->

- [e.g., compromising quality attribute, follow-up decisions required, …]
- …

## Pros and Cons of the Options <!-- optional -->

### [option 1]

[example | description | pointer to more information | …] <!-- optional -->

- Good, because [argument a]
- Good, because [argument b]
- Bad, because [argument c]
- … <!-- numbers of pros and cons can vary -->

### [option 2]

[example | description | pointer to more information | …] <!-- optional -->

- Good, because [argument a]
- Good, because [argument b]
- Bad, because [argument c]
- … <!-- numbers of pros and cons can vary -->

### [option 3]

[example | description | pointer to more information | …] <!-- optional -->

- Good, because [argument a]
- Good, because [argument b]
- Bad, because [argument c]
- … <!-- numbers of pros and cons can vary -->

## Links <!-- optional -->

- [Link type](link to adr) <!-- example: Refined by [xxx](yyyymmdd-xxx.md) -->
- … <!-- numbers of links can vary -->