# Architecture Decision Record (ADR)

## Header
**ADR Number:** [ADR-XXX]  
**Title:** [Brief title of architectural decision]  
**Status:** [Proposed/Accepted/Deprecated/Superseded by ADR-XXX]  
**Date:** [Created date]  
**Last Updated:** [Date]  
**Author:** [Name]  
**Stakeholders:** [List of stakeholders involved]

## Context
Describe the issue or problem that motivated this decision. What circumstances made this decision necessary? Include relevant background, constraints, and business drivers.

## Decision
State the architectural decision clearly and concisely. What exactly are we deciding to do?

## Rationale
Explain why this decision was made:
- Why this approach over alternatives
- How it addresses the context/problem
- Technical and business justifications
- Long-term implications

## Alternatives Considered
List other options evaluated:

**Alternative 1: [Name]**
- Pros
- Cons
- Why not chosen

**Alternative 2: [Name]**
- Pros
- Cons
- Why not chosen

## Consequences

### Positive
- Benefits of this decision
- What improves

### Negative
- Trade-offs and compromises
- Future constraints
- Maintenance burden

### Neutral
- No significant impact areas

## Implementation Notes
- How will this be implemented?
- Which teams are responsible?
- Timeline considerations
- Dependencies

## Related ADRs
- References to related decisions
- Supersedes (if applicable)
- Is superseded by (if applicable)

## References
- Links to relevant documentation
- External resources
- Design documents