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Architecture Decision Records

Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) document decisions that affect the long-term shape of Easy8. They explain why a decision was made, which tradeoffs were accepted, and where the decision applies.

Use an ADR when a decision is hard to reverse, affects multiple parts of the codebase, or exists to preserve compatibility with Redmine, plugins, deployment, or customer migration paths.

Format

Each ADR should use this structure:

  1. Title - numbered as 0001. Short Decision Name.
  2. Status - Proposed, Accepted, Deprecated, or Superseded.
  3. Context - the forces, constraints, and problem behind the decision.
  4. Decision - the chosen rule or direction.
  5. Consequences - benefits, tradeoffs, and known costs.
  6. Scope - where the decision applies and where it does not.

Keep ADRs concise. The ADR should explain the durable reasoning; implementation details belong in feature guides, code style docs, or code comments.

Records